Chapter 117
Chapter 117
Marcus’s expression did not change.
He looked at Sancho for one cold second, then turned away from him completely as if he wasn’t worth the attention. Instead, he faced Julia.
“What’s happening?” he asked.
Julia moved closer to him at once as if his presence alone gave her courage.
“They are trying to force me on him,” she said angrily, pointing at Sancho. “Even after I told them clearly that I’m already engaged to you, they still refuse to listen p>
Marcus let out a slow breath and then turned toward the Alfred family.
“This is disrespectful,” he said flatly. “You all know Julia is with me, yet you’re still pushing another man at her like she has no say in her own life p>
Before anyone else could respond, an elderly woman who had been sitting quietly finally spoke.
It was Mrs. Alfred.
She had only recently returned from abroad, but the moment she opened her mouth, the entire room seemed to adjust around her. Even Mr. Alfred respected her opinion heavily. She had always been one of the strongest voices in the family. Mr. Alfred usually listen to him.
Because, most of thier wealth came throw Mrs. Alfred late father.
She looked Marcus up and down with open disapproval before turning to Mr. Alfred.
“So this is the person everyone has been talking about?” she asked. “How did you even allow this to happen in the first place? How did a man with no background worm his way into this family p>
Mr. Alfred sighed, looking slightly uncomfortable, but before he could answer, Julia quickly spoke.
“Grandmother, he has already proved himself,” she said. “Also, Marcus was the reason we got that first contract from the Langstones. He helped me with it. And even this new branding project, I’m sure he helped me again on it with his influence p>
Victoria immediately scoffed.
“Helped you?” she repeated mockingly. “He’s just a sales manager there. A position he only got because he’s warming Natalie Langstone’s bed p>
That made the air in the room shift.
Sancho’s brows drew together as he looked at Marcus properly now.
“You mean this man and Natalie Langstone are involved?” he asked.
Steve snorted and leaned back in his chair.
“Involved?” he said. “They have definitely slept together. I did my research. This guy is a disgrace. He stole from his fiancée’s family, got thrown out with nowhere to go, and now he sells himself to rich women to survive. i am sure that was his mission with Julia also”
Victoria crossed her arms and added with a sneer, “Exactly. Natalie is probably just using him for fun. Nothing
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serious. But Julia is getting herself deceived”
Mrs. Alfred gasped in disgust and looked at Julia as though she had just brought a disease into the house.
“Oh God,” she said sharply. “So this is the kind of man you want to marry? This shameless thing p>
Julia’s face flushed with anger.
“No, he’s not like that,” she said immediately. “Those are just rumors. Baseless rumors p>
Mrs. Leah snapped at once, “Will you shut up already? How dare you raise your voice at Grandma p>
Julia glared at her mother, her fists clenched. “Why are you all doing this? I said I don’t like sancho. i can’t marry him no matter how length you all go”
Mrs. Leah stood up halfway from her seat and pointed at her.
“Whether you like it or not, you are not marrying Marcus,” she said coldly. “Sancho is the one you are marrying.
“Mom p>
“I said enough p>
Sancho then rose slowly to his feet, smoothing the front of his expensive suit as if he had all the time in the world. When he looked at Julia, his expression softened into a polished smile that felt fake the moment it landed.
“My lady,” he said in a smooth voice, “I understand. Maybe you don’t like me now. That’s fine. Feelings can grow. All I’m asking for is two dates. Just two. Give me that chance and I promise you, you’ll never want to leave my side again p>
Julia looked disgusted, but Sancho kept going.
“I will buy you anything you want. I’ll take you to private islands. I’ll get you a yacht. I’ll build an empire around you if that’s what you want. Whatever you desire, I can make it happen p>
Julia shook her head in frustration and looked at everyone around her.
“See?” she said. “This is exactly what I’m talking about. He keeps talking about money, gifts, and wealth like that’s all there is. That’s not love p>
Mr. Alfred’s face hardened immediately.
“Julia, what the heck are you even talking about, I truly don’t understand how your mother raised you to think like this, with poor mindset,” he said. “Is this what this rag beside you has been filling your head with p>
He pointed at Marcus with open contempt.
“Love fades,” Mr. Alfred continued. “That sweet nonsense poor people talk about disappears after a few years. When reality hits and you’re suffering, that’s when you will understand the value of marrying into real wealth. Sancho is offering you security, status, and a future. That is what matters p>
Julia’s eyes were burning now, but she still stood her ground.
“No,” she said firmly. “I’m not doing it p>
For the first time, Sancho’s smile vanished completely.
His face darkened.
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Then he stood up fully and adjusted his cuffs, his tone turning cold.
“Then I don’t have a choice,” he said.
He looked straight at Julia, then slowly shifted his gaze to Marcus.
“If you refuse to marry me,” he said, “then this man here will have to pay me for the car he destroyed p>
He paused just enough for the words to settle.
“Over fourteen million naira p>
Everyone nodded to this, believing no way Marcus would pay that amount.
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Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella’s storytelling style is immersive and addictive—perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.