Judging from how the Kingstons came in a group, they were clearly dogged to achieve their objectives at all costs.

If the proposal was turned down, Krystal's and the Heaths' reputation would be ruined.

On the other side of the coin, accepting the proposal would mean a tiring future ahead of Krystal.

She failed to win the heart of her loved one, and the person she didn't love did everything in his power to marry her.

It was an ill fate.

"Mr. Kingston Senior, I'm aware of your sincerity. Similar to my wife, I have nothing to complain about Yale, but Krystal is my precious daughter. When it comes to marriage, the opinion of the people involved matters more to us.

"That's how it works within my family. Now that things have turned out this way, I suggest putting the proposal aside first. Why don't we give both of them some time to spend together?"

The smile on Tatiana's face beamed wider.

Yale thought, "This sly fox."

Still, he remained respectful on the outside. "Do you mean …"