'I've paved the way for her, yet she doesn't want to walk it. Instead, she wants to take the traditional approach of winning him over! Doesn't she realize just how much of a difference there is between them? There's no way her passion alone could win Sherman's cold heart!' thought Vince.Fortunately, he had already hidden the original documents, so even if Rita found something in his study, it would only be a copy.Unfortunately, Rita was completely unaware of that when she sneaked into her father's study. She did not expect to find the USB flash drive so easily. Thinking she was lucky, she silently apologized to her father in her heart when she held the small chip in her hand.'I know the family business needs the Parr family's investment, but don't worry, Dad. I'll help you raise capital after apologizing to Sherman. I stand with you, no matter what.'At the end of the day, Rita was still a member of the Russell family and Vince's daughter. She had enjoyed so many benefits from h
'Let's see how she can continue to be a reporter when the family truly falls. She should really think about who has been supporting her all this time. I've given her nothing but the best as she grew up, so it's time for her to return the favor!' thought Vince, not feeling guilty at all.He drove to Parr Group's building. As he watched Rita's car searching for a parking spot nearby, Vince could not help but feel amused.'She's so considerate of him that she even chose a meeting place closest to him as if she's afraid to trouble him by going someplace far. Has she never considered how much affection a man could have for her if he isn't even willing to go the distance for her? This daughter of mine is too naive for her own good! Fortunately, she has me, her father, watching over her! Since she liked Sherman so much, she should be happy to marry him!'Rita was restless when she arrived at the cafe. She kept biting her lip and looking around anxiously. She was not sure if Sherman had see
Sherman clenched his fists under the table, unsure of what to say.Rita added, "I never meant to play the victim. I just want to tell you that I'd never approach someone I like using such means. Please give me a little trust, considering how long we've known each other, okay?"She looked at Sherman hopefully, eager for a positive response. However, just as Sherman was contemplating, an unexpected person appeared.Vince walked over with a big smile and casually placed one hand on Sherman's shoulder. "Rita, your health hasn't fully recovered yet, so why are you out here meeting people? But I guess I can make an exception if it's to see Sherman. Just tell me next time, okay? After all, he's my future son-in-law, so I should meet him too."Rita's expression immediately changed. "What are you doing here? How did you know I was here?"She glanced at Sherman, who was looking at her with disdain. "Trust me, I don't know what he's doing here!""Silly child, things have already come to thi
Experience counted for a lot, thus Rita failed to outsmart her own father. Sherman's expression remained indifferent as he tapped twice on the table, silencing Rita."Enough, I don't have time to waste with you two. Rita, I'll marry you since my family has agreed to it. You just need to stay put at home and wait for me to marry you. As for anything else, well… You can just forget about it," said Sherman.Rita looked at him with a mournful expression as he rose to leave, even pleading silently for him to stay. Alas, how could Sherman still trust her after being played by her and her father repeatedly?Vince, on the other hand, looked pleased as if his wish had finally been fulfilled."Ah, you two are so perfect for each other. Don't blame me for using unconventional methods. You two wouldn't have ended up together if I hadn't intervened decisively. Moreover, Rita has feelings for you. As for the wedding and other things, they're not important!"Rita did not lift her head to look at
"Don't you see I'm helping you? If Sherman had even the slightest liking for you, he wouldn't have said those words about not hoping for anything more from him. There's no hope for a wedding, but you should be happy as long as he's willing to get a marriage certificate with you. So stop throwing a tantrum here!"Rita laughed out of frustration. "Of course there won't be a wedding since you forced him into marrying me! I'm not the one he likes, so why would he give me a wedding? As for the marriage certificate, don't ever bring it up in front of me again! I don't even know how to face him anymore, and this is all thanks to you! I should really give you a 'Dad of the Year' award."Rita slumped back in her chair, feeling somewhat defeated. She had no idea how she should go about her life anymore. Everything had seemed surreal ever since she was discharged from the hospital; nothing had gone according to her wishes.She had thought that she would be able to repair her friendship with Sh
Lucy remained as icy as ever, almost like a robot.Puzzled, Rita asked, "I've never taken any photos with Mister Sherman, nor have I been to the city hall. Where did this marriage certificate come from?"Lucy adjusted her glasses and replied, "I used the information I collected from you to register your marriage. There are some things that Mister Sherman doesn't need to handle personally.""Oh... I see. Guess I learned something new today."Lucy nodded. "If you have no further instructions, I'll head back. I still have a lot of work waiting for me at the company."Rita nodded quickly. "Of course, go ahead."Alone at last, Rita cautiously opened the marriage certificate. Looking at the photo of two young people leaning close together, she smiled faintly and gently touched the image.'Is this really our marriage certificate?' she thought bitterly.Despite their proximity in the photo, she felt like their hearts were miles apart.She sighed once more. Everything seemed to be to h
Rita found herself standing at New Capital Times' entrance, wondering how to get to Sherman's house when a black sports car pulled up in front of her. She did not recognize the car and moved to the side. To her surprise, the car followed her.She was immediately irked. Her mood had not been great these past few days, and all of a sudden, this oblivious driver was blocking her. Angrily, she stepped forward and knocked on the driver's window."Sir, parking is not allowed h—"She immediately froze when she was met with Sherman's cold gaze."Sorry, I didn't realize it was you. I hadn't seen this car before, and I thought it belonged to some troublemaker."Sherman frowned impatiently. "Now that you know it's me, why don't you hurry up and get in the car? Do you want to attract even more attention here?"Rita glanced behind her and noticed the luxurious sports car had indeed attracted quite some attention. She wasted time trying to get away from it, and some colleagues were pointing an
"It'll take me a thousand years to pay back the loan with my reporter's salary." Rita laughed bitterly.Sherman frowned and said, "You're making it sound like I'm forcing you to change jobs. I never asked you to repay the money. The leaked video already ruined my reputation, and now you want other people to think I mistreat my wife?"Rita shook her head vehemently. "Of course not, that's not what I meant! It's just that my family did ask your family for a loan… There's no such thing as a free lunch, and I don't want him to think he could take advantage of your family whenever he wants. It's better to keep things clear."Despite how tense their relationship was, Rita still blushed at the word 'wife' for some reason. Sherman remained silent for the rest of the journey, leaving Rita to deal with the embarrassment alone until they reached the Parr family's residence.Despite knowing that Sherman was wealthy, Rita was still surprised and impressed when she saw the grand mansion. Her fam