Before Darrick’s father could speak, Darrick’s mother protested urgently, "No, Darrick is my own flesh and blood. The entire Calderon Family legacy is meant to be passed down to him!"
"What if the Calderon Family goes bankrupt? Then he wouldn't need to inherit anything."
I drummed my fingers absently on the tabletop.
Seeing their hesitation, I looked at my father with a troubled expression.
"Dad, let's withdraw our investment. I've done everything I can. It seems fate hasn't meant for us to be connected to the Calderon Family."
No sooner had the words left my mouth than Darrick’s father urgently replied, "I agree, I agree!"
"Have the lawyers draft the agreement immediately. Transfer all shares under Darrick's name to Jayson. From now on, he will be the company president..."
Satisfied with his response, I nodded toward the distance, signaling for the wedding ceremony to begin.
After a day of hectic activity, I successfully married Jayson.
That night, news of the Calderon and Graham families' alliance shot to the top of the trending charts, dominating the top three spots on the news rankings.
Yet Darrick remained conspicuously absent.
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