CHAPTER 57

　　"If my parents were still alive, Mr. Salazar, they would not agree with what you're saying. Why? Because that fixed marriage will only happen if a company needs a merger due to bankruptcy. Let me tell you this, my company will gain the trust of other companies, and I will not have to compromise my entire life to engage in that fixed marriage thing. If you mean that you can discuss your plans with my relatives, you're mistaken because I'm the one who makes my own life decisions. You are welcome to approach me about investing in your company, but you are not required to endorse your son in front of me," Elodie responded.

　　The elderly man laughs.

　　"You made a mistake, Miss Carlton; I haven't said anything yet," the old man said.

　　"That's also the point of your words, Mr. Salazar, so I preceded you. And one more thing, my attitude didn't fit the character of your son. Look at him, he's looking down instead of at my face. He's no longer passed in my taste buds," she explained.