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If Eastgate fell into the hands of the Brooker family , then the economic lifeline of Hoverdale would be entirely controlled by them .
Bennett Corporation and Gray Corporation were no match for Brooker Corporation .
The only option left was to take a step back and choose to collaborate with them , making marriage alliances the best possible solution .
Elliot clenched his fists .
Cuilt toward Lauren weighed heavily on his heart .
Beside him , Alice sobbed softly .
Elliot , we dont want this either , but the family business has so many employees to support .
We truly have no other choice .
Do you think your father and I feel any better about this ? These past few days .
I havent been able to sleep just thinking about what Lauren will have to endure .
Im her mother .
My love for her is no less than yours as her brother .
The reputation of that man from the Brooker family may be terrible , but his family background is powerful .
Besides , rumors arent always trustworthy .
Perhaps he isnt as ruthless as people say She wiped her tears away as she spoke .
Elliot remained silent .
He understood his parents concerns .
In the face of family interests , personal happiness seemed utterly insignificant David , Alice , and Elliot all fell into silence , and for a moment , the atmosphere in the study turned heavy .
Just then , Willow spoke up through her tears .
Dad , Mom , Im willing to marry the Brooker familys son in her place .
The moment those words left her lips , all three turned to look at her .
Her eyes were filled with unshed tears .
Though she was clearly devastated , she forced a smile onto her face .
As long as I can contribute to Bennett Corporations growth , Im willing to do anything .
I was never your biological daughter to begin with .
Ever since Lauren returned to this family .
I should have left .
But back then , I was too young .
I loved you , Dad and Mom and I loved Elliot , so I couldnt bear to go .
But now that Ive grown up , I can finally do something for Bennett Corporation .
Im willing to enter a marriage alliance for the sake of the family As she finished speaking , she could no longer hold back her tears .
Her voice grew hoarse as she said , Dad , Mom , once Im married off , will you still acknowledge me ? Alice burst into tears as well , and pulled Willow into her arms .
Silly girl , what nonsense are you talking about ? You will always be my daughter .
How could I possibly bear to let you marry someone with such an unpredictable personality ? We wont go through with this .
Seeing this heartfelt mother daughter moment , even David was moved .
He let out a heavy sigh and turned to Elliot .
Laurent is so thoughtful and precious .
Weve cherished her for over 20 years ! Can you really bear to let her be used for a marriage alliance ? Willow turned to him, Dad , I dont mind .
As long as I can help our family .
I do anything .
She sniffled , her nose reddened .
but once again , she forced a smile The more she acted this way , the harder it was for Elliot to bear .
He shut his eyes tightly .
Lauren … is more resilient than you .
His meaning was obvious .
Just because Lauren had been enduring hardships all her life , did that mean she deserved to be used as a pawn in a marriage alliance and suffer for the rest of her days ? If she heard this , even though she had long since stopped expecting anything from this family , the thought of being treated like a chess piece would still fill her with anger and resentment Alice wiped away her tears and gently stroked Willows hair .
Dont be sad .
Youre engaged to Kenneth ; theres no way we can send you into a marriage alliance with the Brooker family .
Just focus on being Kenneths fiancée .
Once the Eastgate project stabilizes , your father and I will go to the Gray family to discuss your wedding Willows face flushed red at her mothers words .
She felt both shy and expectant .
Watching the scene between mother and daughter , David finally smiled .
Kenneth is still outside .
You two should go keep him company while Elliot and I discuss some matters .
Then .
Alice and Willow left the room .
Elliot watched their departing figures , and as the thought of Lauren being forced into marriage crept into his mind , a sense of unease care over him .
He wanted to say something , but in the end , he said nothing .
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Finished David let out a sigh and slumped back mto his chair , rubbing his temples in exhaustion Elliot .
I know you feel bad for Lauren , but we have no other choice .
Bennett Corporations fate depends on this .
We are all powerless I know Willow looked toward the sofa , but neither Kenneth nor Lauren was there .
Just as she was wondering where they had gone , Kenneth emerged from the far end of the first floor hallway .
Willow froze .
Why would Kenneth have gone there ? A sudden thought struck her , and shock flickered in her eyes .
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