Five Years of Marriage to Mr. Bradford (by Koi Fish) novel Chapter 631

Chapter 631

Dario nodded with obvious satisfaction. But Darren, standing protectively beside Rebecca, fixed her with a strange, intense stare.

Even inside the dream, she felt deeply embarrassed. At this moment, she was nothing more than merchandise her parents had placed on the chopping block, waiting to be sold to the highest bidder.

Darren had probably never witnessed anything like this before.

From the second he walked in, the contractor’s son, Casper Strickland, had been leering at her. Darren noticed immediately and stepped forward to shield her, earning a glare from Casper.

Darren glared back, unflinching.

Josette remained trapped in the inner room, unaware of the unfolding chaos. She pounded desperately on the door. “Open up! Becky! Don’t be reckless!”

“What’s going on there?” Dario frowned.

“My mom is sick and resting. The door got locked by accident,” Soren said, leaning closer to Dario and lowering his voice. “It might be contagious. Better not let her out.”

Adeline jumped in smoothly. “She caught it wandering around outside. It’s not hereditary.”

Only then did Dario relax. His attention shifted back to Rebecca. “I hear you’re preparing for the SATs. Studying dance, right? That must cost a fortune.”

He pulled out a bank card and continued generously, “Here’s one million dollars. Take it for tutoring and professional training. Don’t skimp on anything.”

Soren’s hand shot out eagerly to grab the card. In one swift, decisive motion, Darren yanked the kitchen knife from the table and slammed it down, slicing the card in two.

“No!” Soren cried out, snatching up the half card with shaking hands. “You…”

Søren had no intention of backing out, ready to sign it as soon as possible.

“Whoever signs it can get engaged. Whoever takes the money can get engaged,” Rebecca said, staring at him coldly.

Those were the same words she had uttered in the original timeline. With Dario present, Soren grew bolder. They had a knife, so

what

He glared back. “What’s wrong with this match? Do you know how wealthy the Strickland family is? You’d live like a queen!

“You don’t have to get married right away; you’re still going to college. You can tie the knot after graduation. Casper is such a fine young man.”

On cue, Casper flashed Rebecca a sleazy smile.