Before long, Tony and Sophia entered a study that was elegantly furnished. At that moment, the elders of the Thomson family and the Sulokov family were sitting around, heatedly discussing the matter of the two families' marriage alliance.
After the two entered the study, they politely greeted each of the elders one by one.
"Tony, you've come just in time. There's something we need to tell you two." A middle-aged man with a resolute face and a square jaw looked at Tony and called out. This man was none other than Tony's father, Donald.
"I don't think this is quite appropriate." Tony refused without hesitation.
Hearing this, everyone in the room had strange expressions on their faces. Inappropriate? Everyone in Milan knew that this young man had been chasing after the girl for a full three years.
Tony cleared his throat with a light cough and said, "Elders, as the proverb goes, 'Forced love does not smell sweet.' I've thought it over carefully recently and realized that Sophia and I really don't match in terms of personality. Marriage is a major event that concerns a lifetime. I think it's better to leave the choice to us to decide on our own. Thank you all for your concern." After saying this, Tony felt extremely relieved.
[Haha, now I can finally avoid the fate of being beaten to death!]
The elders of the Thomson family and the Sulokov family were all dumbfounded. They looked at each other in dismay and were at a loss for a while. At this time, Sergei, Sophia's father, suddenly spoke up, "Little Tony, Uncle knows what's on your mind. Did Sophia force you to say this? Don't worry. Uncle will handle this matter properly for you today."
"???" Tony was instantly confused. Uncle, you're just wishing me to go to my death!
"No, Uncle Sergei, I really..." Tony was just about to explain when Sergei waved his hand and interrupted him, "No need to say more. Uncle knows it all in his heart!"
Then, Sergei looked at his daughter, his face full of anger, and said, "Sophia, tell me yourself. How has little Tony treated you these years? When you were sick and hospitalized, he stayed by your side every step of the way for quite a few days. In terms of family background and appearance, where does little Tony not measure up to you? I'm really furious that you even forced him to say such things!"
Sophia, who had been sprayed with saliva by her father, was also stunned. What did he mean by saying that she forced him? This guy was already overjoyed in his heart!
[Hurry up and refute it! What are you standing there for? Have a fight with your dad and let's mess up this matter together so that we can each go our own way. Then I can go after other girls freely.]
[If you don't speak up, I'm really going to be in big trouble. Don't you still want to elope with your Yegor?]
Just then, the complaining voice rang in Sophia's ears again. And seeing Tony still winking at her vigorously, Sophia was instantly furious.
Bastard! He kept talking about "your Yegor". What did he think of her? Why should she elope with a bodyguard? Who did he think he was? And hearing that this guy was going to pursue other girls made her even angrier. Humph, he had chased her for three years, and now he just changed his mind so easily?
"Dad, I didn't force him to say this. I support the marriage alliance." Sophia suddenly said loudly in a fit of anger.
Sergei, who had been in a rage, was stunned all of a sudden and said with a look of surprise, "You're not lying to me?"
"No." Sophia shook her head, her face slightly flushed, and said with a bite of her lip, "He has been really nice to me. I'm touched by his feelings. But I think we can start by dating slowly. Is that okay?"
"Of course it's okay. Feelings should develop gradually." Hearing this, Sergei showed a gratified smile on his face. It turned out that it wasn't his daughter who opposed this marriage, but Tony who was afraid of wronging his daughter and took the initiative to propose giving up the marriage alliance. What a considerate son-in-law!
The elders in the room also showed approving smiles one after another, thinking the same as Sergei.
Tony, who had been looking relaxed just a moment ago, now had a face uglier than if he had eaten a bitter gourd. He forced himself to walk up to Sophia, squeezed out a smile that was uglier than crying, and said, "Sophia, you don't have to force yourself. I understand your thoughts."
Sophia bit her red lips lightly and said in a low voice, "But my idea is to start by dating and see how it goes."
"Little Tony, Sophia is just a bit cold in nature and not very good at expressing her feelings. Don't misunderstand that she doesn't like you. Girls are all shy." Sergei patted Tony's shoulder with an amiable look and encouraged him with a smile.
The corner of Tony's mouth twitched, and his heart was full of helplessness.
And a series of exasperated complaints rang in Sophia's ears again.
[Are you crazy!!! We agreed to call off the marriage together!!!]
[Who wants to date you! You should follow the plot of the novel! Yegor's harem is where you belong!]
[Please, wake up quickly and don't be so stupid!]
Hearing these inner thoughts, the corner of Sophia's mouth curled up slightly, and there was a hint of smugness in her eyes. Looking at Tony's exasperated look, she found it rather interesting. He was much more interesting now than when he was that "simp" before.
"Alright, since they are in love with each other, we don't need to worry about it anymore. Let's go out and announce this." At this time, the old Earl of the Thomson family suddenly spoke.
Hearing this, everyone got up with smiles and left the study. Tony and Sophia were left at the back.
Seeing the smug smile on this woman's face, Tony was so angry that he wanted to throw a set of fighting moves at her.
"Didn't we agree not to have the marriage alliance?" Tony said through gritted teeth in a low voice.
"But I'm touched by your sincerity." Sophia's smile at the corner of her mouth became even brighter.
It was the first time Tony had seen her smile at him like this, and for a moment, he was a bit distracted. Then, he subconsciously reached out to touch Sophia's forehead, suspecting that this woman had lost her mind.
"If you're not feeling well, let's go to the hospital quickly. Marriage is no joke. You have to think clearly." Tony earnestly advised.
[Sister, if you're out of your mind, get treatment quickly. If you don't, I'll be meeting God soon.]
"It's okay. I've thought it very clearly. And we're not married yet anyway." Sophia said unhurriedly.
"Then I don't agree. Forced love won't be happy."
"It's okay. As long as it quenches my thirst." Sophia laughed even more heartily. Seeing Tony's frustrated look, she felt extremely delighted in her heart.
She looked at Tony seriously and said, "And you've suddenly changed your attitude so much. Is there a possibility that you've got a terminal illness and are afraid of involving me?"
Tony looked desperate and was at a loss for words.
This woman, why didn't she follow the plot?
[She must be out of her mind. I'm really going to be killed by her.]
[Yegor will definitely come out and make a big scene soon. I finally got to be a rich and handsome villain, and now I'm going to be doomed? This damn cool novel plot.]
As Tony's resentful complaints rang out again, Sophia became even more curious.
Would things really develop as this guy thought in his heart?