章節 59: A wolf’s den

"So, what do you have in mind?" The duke asked his guest who was quietly contemplating on his other side. He was curious about what this man had come up with that could help them with their current situation.

He was open to any suggestion that would be beneficial to both their kids and at the same time would be good for their families too.

"I am not sure yet. Let me think about it some more. In the meantime, tell me more about this tradition of yours," Ethan urged the couple to give him more information about their way of life. 

He was not about to allow her daughter to marry someone without knowing much of his background. He had dealt with many wealthy people in his line of business. Most of them had many skeletons hiding behind their closets or buried in their backyard. 

Secrets that were kept to protect themselves, their family, and their reputation. Nonetheless, those kinds of secrets could hurt his daughter and his family in the long run.