"A marriage alliance for business or political reasons?" Momo couldn't help but feel a touch of gloom as well.
It was as if William Shaw's gloominess had infected her.
"Yes," William Shaw saw the expression on Momo's face and felt that she understood him. He felt as though he had found a kindred spirit and said to her, "The other family is very powerful. If the Shaw Family could form a marriage alliance with them, it would surely provide a safe harbor and elevate our business to the next level. But..."
"But you have to sacrifice your own happiness," Momo continued for him.
William Shaw slowly nodded his head.
"It's possible that I won't have to sacrifice anything," he said. "I've fantasized that I might find happiness and true love through this, but I'm well aware that such hopes are slim because..."
He didn't finish his sentence.
