Chapter 76 Decision

Hearing this, Franco nodded in agreement with Eric's words and said, "True." After a pause, he burst into laughter. "Eric, what era is this that our families are still playing the arranged marriage game? Honestly, why do these old customs still exist?" For rich and noble people like them, the belief in finding a marriage partner of equal social standing always bound them, leaving them without freedom. So what if they had wealth and power? In the eyes of their families, they were nothing but pawns to be utilized and exchanged. Only by creating value could they earn any respect. Eric understood this. He lowered his gaze, smiling and saying nothing as he continued fiddling with the pack of cigarettes. Franco, having endured the cold wind with him for quite a while, glanced at the cigarette pack in Eric's hand. Seeing that he seemed intent on lighting one, he raised a brow. As Eric bent down to search for a lighter, Franco abruptly bumped his arm. Eric's hand trembled, and the pack