Marriage Alliance

Meanwhile, Jordan and Maddy were driving their car toward the Bransons' manor.

Throughout the journey, Maddy stared silently out the window at the traffic, her eyes red and swollen.

Jordan knew that Maddy was in low spirits because of the various incidents that had happened at the Stones', but he didn't know how to comfort her because the matter mainly concerned her father. He didn't know what to say or do.

Suddenly, Maddy asked, "Jordan, do you think that power and interests are really more important than familial ties and kinship?"

Jordan sighed. "This is only the choice of a small number of people, right? It's just like how Lucas left all his power, authority, and status behind without hesitation just so that he could stay by the side of the people he loves and cares about.

"To me, no power and benefit can compare to a smile from someone I cherish.