She would not degrade herself to marry a man void of feelings towards her.
"But, Rebecca." Lady Patrice tightened her grip on her daughter's hand, pleading with her, "Ashton Heath actually agreed to help the Kelloway family. But, he had a condition, his condition was…"
Though she felt reluctance, Lady Patrice still communicated his words to Rebecca.
"Rebecca, he requires you to marry as soon as possible. As long as you can marry in the shortest possible time, he would consider helping the Kelloway family. Rebecca, I know this seems unfair to you, but we're out of other options now."
"If we don't act according to his demand, the Kelloway family has no hope left."
"Do you understand that your Dad has had many sleepless nights? His hair has turned significantly greyer. The Kelloway Group is his life's work. If it just ends like this, I'm afraid he won't be able to take it. Rebecca, can you do this for us, please?"
