Chapter 596


    Chapter 596


    Pink crept up Penelope’s cheeks as she spoke with a hint of shyness, “Oh, Miranda, it’s really up to


    Lucian, isn’t it? I’m all ears for his take.”


    Miranda chuckled warmly, taking in Penelope’s endearing ways. Despite her asional bouts of high


    spirits, Miranda found it all quite normal. After all, Penelope had saved both Lucian and herself. The


    debt of gratitude weighed heavily on Miranda’s heart. If it hadn’t been for Penelope’s quick thinking,


    Miranda herself might have been the oneid up in the hospital. The thought of all that Penelope had


    endured in her stead was heart-wrenching. It was just a shame that her son now harbored such a


    strong aversion to marriage.


    She felt helpless.


    Meanwhile, in the study…


    “You know, Lucian, I’m not one to rush you, but since you’ve alreadymitted to this marriage, we


    hold our word as bond. If you intend to back out, you’d best have a solid reason,” Carter said with a


    piercing gaze that saw right through to Lucian’s inner turmoil.


    Lucian nodded slightly. “I understand, Grandfather. Just give me a little time.”


    Carter continued, “Your marriage is a significant matter, not to be taken lightly. You imed that


    Penelope saved your life and begged to marry her. At first, I doubted the nagans, given their modest


    background, but you were insistent, and I relented. Penelope’s got a bit of sass, which is normal


    enough for a girl raised in a rich family. If there are small tiffs between you two, just show a little


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    “Grandfather, I…” Lucian’s voice trailed off. His smile was tinged with a hint of bitterness. “I’m having


    second thoughts.”


    “Oh? Might I ask why?”


    Lucian hesitated, but Carter’s sharp intellect soon cut to the chase, “It’s because of Allison, isn’t it?”


    Without holding back, Lucian nodded in affirmation.


    “Grandfather, I want to marry Allison.”


    Carter’s expression turned grave. “Are you serious, Lucian?”


    “Utterly serious,” Lucian affirmed.


    Carter studied the resolve in his grandson’s eyes and sighed, “Penelope suffered greatly to save your


    mother. She lost a child, broke her leg, her arm… She just recovered. If you try to break off this


    engagement, you’ll be the eye of a public storm, the target of scorn. You’ll bebeled heartless, a


    betrayer. Not to mention, the Lindberg Corporation’s shares could take a hit, and even I might not be


    able to shield you.”


    He admired his grandson and had always intended for Lucian to take the reins of the Lindberg


    Corporation. Among his grandsons, Lucian was the one who reminded him. most of himself.


    Though George waspetent, he still fell short of Lucian’s caliber.


    Carter was well aware of the shadowy battles within the corporation. If Lucian called off. the


    engagement with Penelope, bolstered by public outcry, certain shareholders would surely challenge


    him. At such a time, George would seize the opportunity to rise. This was clear to both Lucian and


    Carter.


    Naturally, Carter disapproved of Lucian’s intentions.


    “Lucian, unless you can find a suitable reason.


    Lucian understood all too well.


    “You may care for Allison, but you don’t have to marry her. A man should prioritize his career. You do


    have affection for Penelope; she saved you and your mother, and she lost a child in the process. You


    owe her respect. A man must be responsible for his actions. Allison can be… someone you care for


    from a distance.”


    Lucian’s fists clenched tightly. “I want to marry her, to give her the status she deserves, to put my mind


    at ease. I want Allison to be my wife, just like how you cherished Grandmother.”