q“Oh? Is it that important?” Francesca nodded, but she didn't seem to understand it.
“Yes, it's extremely important.” Despite her smile, Hazel was stern. “If the banquet falls through, Mr. Adams will most probably rope the three families to go against Mr. Lindberg!”
“That sounds complicated.” Francesca raised her brows. “Do you mean that the banquet will fall through if I show up?”
“Yes,” Hazel's answer was firm. “Lindberg Corporation has no choice but to collaborate with the four great families. That way, we can be a community of interests. Among the four great families, my family is the only family with a daughter. Thus, my relationship with Mr. Lindberg is important-”
“Oh?” Francesca seemed confused. “So?”
Hazel froze. Did I not make myself clear enough? Is she really confused, or is she putting up an act?
“Oh, I got it.” Francesca pondered briefly before stating solemnly, “You're saying that I'll affect Danrique's future if I stay by his side? And that it will be better if you're his partner?”
“I'm glad you understand-”
“But you shouldn't be telling me that,” Francesca interjected with a stumped expression. “He refuses to let me leave, and I'm pretty frustrated, too. You should tell him to release me for the sake of his family's interests.”
After a pause, she added, “I think I told you this when we first met.”
“There's no need to remind me of that.” Despite her anger, Hazel remained graceful. “I can't stop Mr. Lindberg, but you can make a smart decision.”
“I don't know what you're talking about.” Francesca furrowed her brows as though she was confused.
“If Mr. Adams enters a marriage of convenience with the Atkinson family, it would spell trouble for the Lindberg family and Mr. Lindberg,” Hazel snapped impatiently. “I've made myself clear. If you love Mr. Lindberg, you should be considerate. If you don't love him, then leave him as soon as possible so you won't be dragged into this mess.”
“If you're that important, then why don't you make the decision yourself?” Francesca shot her an amused grin. “Your marriage is important, and you are considerate to Danrique. Why don't you marry him yourself? Why bother telling me all those nonsense?”
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