Chapter 28

This sudden announcement slammed into Doria like a rogue wave. As heir to the family business, her future was intricately tied to maintaining appearances. Yet, a deeper concern gnawed at her, a truth she couldn't bring herself to voice at the moment. "We used a fake marriage certificate to deceive Grandpa. Grandpa intends to use this banquet to reveal your true identity publicly. I'd like to hear your thoughts. If you're uncomfortable with this, I'll find another way to convince him." The banquet was scheduled for the day after tomorrow. All the influential figures in Thenswy had been invited. Therefore, Andrew would have to continue to act as Doria's husband if he were to show up at the banquet. He yearned for a life without such entanglements, but the situation had him cornered. Besides, his family already knew he had married Doria. Lucas had even sent someone over with gifts, probably with the intention of probing. If Andrew did not attend the banquet, their fake marriage would