Chapter 14

"We've registered the marriage. I have the marriage certificate," Serena said as she carefully placed the porcelain back into its proper position. Howard truly was an exceptional father. He couldn't wait to sell off his daughter. Fortunately, she had no interest in wasting time either. Besides, Hugh treated her with enough respect. Instead of following the usual steps, getting married right away made more sense for a marriage of convenience like theirs. Still, she hadn't expected it to happen this quickly. Howard's laughter echoed over the phone. Now that he had gotten the answer he wanted, his urgency had eased. "That's my girl!" he exclaimed. "When you promise something, you get it done fast and well. That Hugh Larson—to marry you after just a few hours of meeting, you must mean something to him." He added, "Whether he's impotent or not, he's still a man. Nina, just speak to him sweetly and persuade him. The sooner he agrees to the Jansen Group project, the better." With just