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"Even if you don't want to settle, you have no choice." Yves King narrowed his eyes, laughing heartily, "I've taken your first kiss. Do you still want to live your life with someone else?"
Faye Owen struggled, her face flush with embarrassment, "Do you think I'm as naive as Maeve? Don't push your luck, Yves King. With your situation, even if you were to seek a bride outside, you'd only be able to attract ladies who have already been married once or twice, or the ones that have been picked over by others."
"Are you underestimating me?" Yves King proclaimed indignantly, "Even though I might not look as youthful as some, if I dress up a bit, primp myself up, I could still swing a rich, beautiful lady as a wife."
