About Mel's cousin and Annie's love story from the Ade Family, even with Russell playing a supporting role, it still failed to gain Earl Merlin's approval.
"Grandfather is too stubborn!" Once Earl Merlin had left, Mel sat on the stool, huffing and puffing.
"A bit." Russell nodded.
Mel said, "Grandfather has been the Chief Executive for too long, accustomed to having his way. Once he's set on something, no one can stop him! Now I understand, if he really was willing to reason, why would Kunstan spread such a false rumor!"
"Ahem." Russell patted Mel's shoulder, "Some things are better left in the past, let's not bring them up again."
"Sigh." Mel sighed.
"What do you plan to do?" Russell asked, "Without grandfather's approval, you probably won't have a chance to marry Annie, especially since you're a chosen son and also the heir to the Rainflower Family, the marriage isn't something you can decide on your own."
