Chapter 819

"Della, you will need to get married eventually; I won't be able to protect you forever. "Consider this—the man inside is someone many distinguished women have longed to marry, yet they've never even had the chance to approach him. "Now, the opportunity is right in front of you. Are you certain you want to let it slip away? "With Chandler's support, I could have a shot at becoming the head of the Boston family. Our fates are linked as father and daughter; we share our successes and failures. "In such a crucial moment, we cannot afford to be stubborn." With Maurice being so explicit, Della realized she had no option but to comply if she didn't want to seem ungrateful. Swallowing her frustrations, she nodded in agreement. "Don't worry, Dad, I won't let you down." "That's my girl. It all rests on you now," Maurice said, giving Della a reassuring pat on the shoulder before turning to leave. "Good luck, Della," Oliver said sarcastically as he walked away. As Della watched their fig