Rose looked at the water in her glass. Although she did not like the two of them, she could not show it in front of her mother.
"Mom, I'm not feeling well. You'll have to excuse me."
"Where do you think you're going in the heavy rain? Mr. Huber drove here. He's gonna drive you home later."
"Yeah, you haven't had a bite yet. Do you not like the food here? Then let's switch to another restaurant right away."
When Mr. Huber heard that she was going to leave, he quickly stood up.
"You need to at least make a toast now that you are here. Since you don't drink, make one with the water."
"Then I'll leave after that. I'm really not feeling well."
"All right, all right. Not that you are a little girl under my wings anymore. A toast to Mr. Huber, then."
Rose nodded, lifted the glass of water in front of her, and said, "Mr. Huber, thank you for your hospitality. This toast is to you, may you always be healthy and your business prosperous."
"Bottoms up, Rose."
Since it was only water in the glass, Rose didn't care at all.
She took a sip of the water in her glass and said, "Mr. Huber, excuse me now, I'll take my leave."
"Wait, Rose, I asked you to come back for a reason. You're going to graduate soon. Mr. Huber is very good. I want you to marry him."
"What!" Rose felt strange before, but she didn't know what her mother was planning.
The glass in her hand fell on the table. "You want me to marry a man who's old enough to be my father?"
"What are you talking about? He's only turning 40 this year! Don't you little girls dig older men nowadays?"
"He's rich and considerate. There's nothing wrong with this marriage at all but happiness for you!"
Rose frowned and asked, "Mom, are you crazy?"
What on earth was she thinking? How could she let her marry such an old man!
"I am not crazy. I only know that this is for your own good. You are my daughter. How can I not think for your sake?
Mr. Huber is gentle and considerate. Marry him and you will have nothing else to worry about but counting dollar bills at home!"
Mr. Huber on the side saw that Rose was so young and beautiful, much more beautiful than the photos he was shown. He was overjoyed.
"Yes, yes, I'm very rich. You don't have to do a d*mn thing anymore if you marry me. All you gotta do all day long is shopping and all."
"I'm sorry, Mr. Huber. I already have a boyfriend. He can buy whatever I like." Rose refused coldly.
If she had known this would happen, there was no way she would've come back.
"That's fine, you can break up with him. I don't really mind."
"I do. You are too old for me. I have to go now." Rose took the opportunity to leave.
Seeing her so unappreciative, Joshua's face darkened. "Rose, I dare you to take one more step!"
"Yeah? Try stopping me." Rose ignored his warning and left directly.
He made a phone call, and a few people came in from the door and blocked Rose's way.
"What are you doing? What do you want?" "Not much. We're doing this for your own good.
We are making this happen, right here and now. And after that, it's not your call to make whether to marry him or not."
"How dare you? I'll call the police now!"
"Well, 700 grand it is. Anyway, we will be a family soon enough." Joshua said as if he had done an honorable deed.
If Rose had heard what he had said, she would have been devastated. The family she had been thinking and worrying about betrayed her as though she meant less than a stray dog to them.
"Then the deposit..." Lola rubbed her hands.
Mr. Huber took 20,000 from the bag he carried with him and threw it on the table. "Here's the deposit. I'll give you the next payment after I check the goods tonight."
"Alright, alright, alright. Do treat my daughter well, Mr. Huber."
"Of course, how could I not, when she's so beautiful and tender?"
"Mr. Huber, this girl is a little fierce. I laced her water just now. Have fun tonight!" Joshua smiled evilly.
"I understand. Helo yourselves over here and I'll be on my way. Keep it on my tab."
"Mr. Huber, take care."
Once Gavin left, Lola quickly put the deposit in her bag and said, "This is for real, is it? Is Rose really going to marry him?" "Of course, didn't you see the look on his face
when he was looking at Rose?" "My life is finally starting to look up! 700 grand for the betrothal gift, d*mn! That's a lot of money!"
Joshua saw her money-obsessed look and asked, "Is this Rose your daughter or not? Why can't I see any sadness on your face?"
"Of course not." Lola blurted out.
"She really isn't? How come?"
"Nothing, it doesn't matter if she is or not. Anyway, I have raised her as my own daughter these years." Lola quickly changed the topic.
Upon hearing this, Joshua knew there was something fishy going on. "You'd better start talking, what do you mean?"
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