My father's face twisted with fury and he immediately tried to take me away. “The Calderon Family certainly has the nerve to do this after taking three hundred million in benefits and then turning their backs on us.”
“How dare they try to intimidate my daughter on her wedding day? Do they think the Graham Family has no one to stand up for us?"
"This marriage is off. I'm taking my daughter away right now!"
"Mark my words, after today, anyone who dares to do business with the Calderon Family is declaring war on me!"
His words echoed through the hall, sending shivers down everyone's spine.
Mr. Calderon’s face drained of color as he rushed forward to restrain my father. "No, Mr. Graham, please don't act rashly! My son acted out of line today. I'll discipline him properly once he returns!"
"Myra was nothing more than a mistress. I've already expelled her from the company. Who knew she wouldn't give up?"
"Rest assured, this will never happen again. Today is a special occasion—please do me the favor of not making such a scene..."
My mother grabbed my hand with one arm while shoving Mr. Calderon away with the other. "Give you face? Who will restore the face lost by the Graham Family then?"
"Now that he's gone, you suddenly know how to apologize? Were you all dead just now?"
"Before marriage, you openly tried to steal my daughter away. What do you take the Graham Family for? My daughter doesn't need scum like you!"
"Marylin, let’s go home!"
She tugged at my arm, ready to leave, but I stood rooted to the spot, a faint smile spreading across my face.
"Dad, Mom, Darrick has issues, but his parents indeed stopped him. You can't blame them."
“Besides, the partnership between our two families is already underway. If we call off the engagement now, won't those three hundred million just go down the drain without a trace?"
Darrick’s father was visibly moved, repeatedly praising my maturity.
'Marylin, thank you for your understanding. When Darrick returns, I'll make sure he marries you. There won't be any more mishaps this time!"
Facing their earnest gazes, I slowly shook my head. "One embarrassing incident is enough. Choosing Darrick again would make me the laughingstock of Bridgit society."
“Besides, the Calderón Family has more than one unmarried man, doesn't it?”
A smile curved my lips as my gaze swept around the hall.