"Miss Graham hasn't made any unreasonable demands. The wedding won't take much longer. Mr. Calderon, please don't rush off."
"Exactly! I'd kill for a chance to work with the Graham Family.”
“Taking their money and then turning your back? That's like freeloading! Who'd dare partner with the Calderon Family after this?"
"I'm putting it out there, anyone who crosses Miss Graham crosses me. I won't take any more contracts from the Calderon Family!"
With that, he began contacting his assistant to cancel the partnership, making the Calderon Family elders instantly grow frantic.
"Stop everyone, don't act impulsively! Darrick meant well. After all, we can't just ignore human life, can we?"
Darrick’s father stepped forward and slapped Darrick across the face. "You ungrateful son! If you dare leave today, don't ever think you'll set foot in the Calderon Family anymore."
Darrick’s mother’s eyes reddened with disappointment as she said, "What good is Myra? If not for her, would our Calderon Family have ended up like this?”
“Last month, you begged everyone for partnerships—did anyone pay you any attention? It was Miss Graham who saved us!"
"How could I have given birth to a son who can't tell right from wrong? This must be because I don’t teach you right!"
The pain etched on their faces pierced Darrick's heart.
His back straightened, his voice growing resolute. "Did I ever say I wouldn't marry her? What difference does it make if it's sooner or later?"
"I'm your son, but you sided with Marylin to against me just because she gave you three hundred million. Now you're all Graham Family lackeys!"
Darrick was panting, his eyes fixed on me as he added, "Marylin, I'm grateful you saved the Calderon Family with your money, but don't expect me to obey you for the rest of my life just because I married you.”
“I won't be anyone's dog—I am Darrick Calderon and that's all!"
"What’s more, Myra and I are completely innocent. If you keep slandering her, don't blame me for turning against you!"
I slammed my hand on the table, stood up and challenged him furiously, "Do you think I paid to buy your obedience?"
He sneered coldly, "Wasn't it?"
"You handed me a three hundred million check along with a room key. What was your goal? Anyone could see it clearly!"