Chapter 93: Betrayed
After Isabelle finished introducing The Davis Family Group, she said to Henry, "Do you understand now? It's not so much that I like Bryan because his family is rich, but rather that The Davis Family Group has become a symbol of aspiration for the people in our village, even our town.
Many people know that The Davis Family has a daughter and a son. Every man desires The Davis Family's female companions, yet they dare not approach them.
If a daughter from any family were to marry one of The Davis Family's male companions, it would be like stepping into paradise for our village and town.
And it wouldn't incite jealousy; it would only bring admiration and even reverence, understand?"
Henry pinched her hard, "So, in the end, it's because his family is rich, right? Whatever his family does now, I will achieve in the future."
Isabelle winced in pain and shook her head, "It's different. To be blunt, there are many wealthy businesses in Harbor Springs and our county. Rich bosses drive their cars to our university every day, either waiting for female students to throw themselves at them or doing everything they can to seduce them.
But there are very few companies like The Davis Family Group with such a good reputation.
I believe you will succeed in the future, and you will have a place among the thousands of bosses.
But the issue is, you're an ex-convict, and I'm a university student, the only one from our village so far.
If I marry you, no matter how rich or powerful you become, people won't envy me; they'll gossip behind my back.
That's why Sean has liked me for so many years, but no matter how well we get along, he never considers a relationship.
And I wouldn't either."
Isabelle's words indeed hurt Henry's pride.
But what she said was realistic, and it was a reality Henry couldn't change.
It's the same reason why people respect so-called Confucian merchants but despise those who get rich overnight.
Henry finally stopped his hand and asked Isabelle, "So what do you mean now? Do you want to reconcile with Bryan?
If that's the case, what are we now?"
Isabelle pouted, her voice choked with tears, "I don't know! If Bryan is married, I have no hope, and I wouldn't have any other choices.
But you've made Victoria divorce him, and now he's calling to meet us. I don't know what he wants to discuss.
That's not the main issue.
Even though I like you, your background not only troubles me but also my entire family, our whole village, and even people like Sean.
I can marry you, and I believe you will love me and make me happy.
But I can imagine that in the future, my heart will be very painful!"
Henry suddenly thought of what Sean had said to him last night, realizing Sean truly understood Isabelle.
Henry also realized that Isabelle's situation was similar to his own, just as he only loved Emily, Isabelle still had feelings for Bryan.
Their feelings and attitudes towards each other were the same; they were mutually attracted and impulsive, capable of doing anything in the heat of the moment.
But once they calmed down, they would realize they loved someone else!
Thinking this, Henry sighed, stood up, helped Isabelle steady herself, and prepared to leave. Isabelle, however, wrapped her arms around his neck, stomping her feet and pouting, "Oh, don't be mad! I'm just being honest.
I've told you everything I foresee. If you insist on marrying me, I have nothing more to say.
But you must understand, if we get married, we'll face all kinds of pressures.
I know you're not afraid, but I definitely can't handle it. If anything goes wrong, don't call me a bad woman or a liar!"
Henry asked seriously, "Do you like me or not?"
"I've told you, you have a charm I can't resist, but my family and I hope I can marry into The Davis Family!"
Henry nodded, "I understand. Let's talk to Bryan at noon."
"You're not mad anymore?"
"Why would I be?"
"Then kiss me!"
Henry held her and kissed her for a long time before letting go, "I'll go straight to the café at noon. Wait for me at the door."
Isabelle nodded.
After leaving Isabelle's house, Henry immediately called Erick. Erick, still in bed, saw Henry's call and answered quickly, assuming Henry wanted the hard drives.
Erick agreed to meet at the bar office in an hour.
Henry, seeing it was still early, decided to walk to the bar, taking in the sights of Harbor Springs. As he walked, the image of a red sports car kept appearing in his mind.
By coincidence, as he passed a corner, he saw a red sports car parked in front of a high-end clothing store.
Henry walked briskly towards it and, before reaching the car, recognized the license plate: Federal A9.
Henry's heart raced with excitement.
If his adoptive parents were still alive, he might not have sought out the mother who gave him away, even knowing the truth about his origins.
But now, with his adoptive parents gone and no real connection to Andrew, he longed for familial care!
As he nervously and excitedly approached the sports car, he suddenly saw a black sedan speeding towards him on the wrong side of the road.
Henry stopped and tried to see who was driving, but before he could, he felt another car coming from behind.
"Ah—"
Amid the screams of bystanders, Henry was hit and thrown into the air!
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