Chapter 567: Chapter 566

On the other side, at the banquet.

Charles Olsen was comforting Erin South Martin.

Erin South Martin sobbed, “I don’t understand, has grandpa just given up on me? Where should I go next?”

Charles Olsen spoke up, “Come to my house! Aren’t you supposed to marry me?! Then just move in with me!”

But Erin South Martin shook her head, “That doesn’t seem right.”

Rebecca Allen immediately nodded, “Right, right, right, not good. I have a house in Clance, why don’t you move in with me?”

Living with the Olsen Family, wouldn’t that mean she could see her benefactor every day?!

Erin South Martin paused, then looked at Charles Olsen.

Charles Olsen immediately said, “What’s wrong with that! It’s settled then, you’ll stay at my house! My parents will definitely welcome you with open arms! Do you have any luggage? I’ll go pack it up for you.”

Erin South Martin hung her head, “I don’t want anything from home! Since it’s agreed not to take anything from the Martin family, I must keep my word! I have hands and feet, I can find a job on my own!”

Charles Olsen nodded, “Right, right, and you have me too! I can support you!”

Erin South Martin looked forward again, speaking directly, “You say, how has our family become like this?”

Then, gritting her teeth, she said, “It’s all Vera South’s fault! It would be great if we could ruin today’s engagement party!”

She then looked at Charles Olsen, “What do you think about knocking my brother out and taking him away? With no brother, no groom, the engagement party surely can’t go on, right?”

Charles Olsen’s eyes lit up, about to speak, when an elderly voice came, “Without this brother, there are still your third and fourth brothers. What the Martin family does not lack is boys!”

Erin South Martin turned her head and saw old Mr. Martin standing behind her.

Erin South Martin snorted, “My other brothers are not as obedient as Scott Martin!”

Old Mr. Martin lowered his gaze, “Whoever marries a woman from the South Family will inherit the family business. Do you think they will disobey?”

Erin South Martin was stunned, “… Is that really an option?!”

Old Mr. Martin nodded, “Indeed. So, you can’t cause any trouble today!”

Erin South Martin then said, “Then if I can’t steal my brother away, can I mess with Vera South at least?”

Old Mr. Martin scoffed, “You think Vera South is someone you can mess with?”

Erin South Martin was taken aback, “What do you mean?”

James Olsen then spoke up, “That Vera South is quite skilled physically. To control her, leaving aside whether she has bodyguards, just herself alone, probably can’t be subdued by less than ten people!”

Erin South Martin was confused, “What?”

James Olsen said indifferently, “Just now my little sister’s attempt to snatch the photo was quick and strong, and it was done without her noticing, guess why it was not successful?”

Only someone who could handle a move from the senior sister of the Freeman Sect is not ordinary!

Erin South Martin widened her eyes, “She, she, she knows martial arts?”

James Olsen looked at her face, “You should be thankful, she still wants to collaborate with the Martin family. The slap she gave you earlier was not done with full force!”

Erin South Martin: …

She was completely silent.

Meanwhile, Keira Olsen, holding Amy, was also in deep thought, occasionally glancing at her phone, watching the time pass.

Another twenty minutes went by.

She wondered if Lewis Horton had the photo fixed yet…

While she was thinking, there was movement at the lounge; doors on the left and right opened simultaneously. Scott Martin and Vera South came out in more formal clothes.

At that moment, all eyes in the room fell on them.

Vera South walked up to Scott Martin, hooked her arm around his, and then with a boastful look gave Keira Olsen a glance, curling her lips upwards before stepping forward.

Scott Martin followed her like a puppet on strings, expressionless.

Anyone could see Scott Martin was reluctant.

But no one spoke for him, nor did anyone stand up for him…

The two of them stepped towards the stage…

Old Mr. Martin stood next to Keira Olsen and spoke directly, “Keera, are you sure you don’t want to fight for it?”

Keira Olsen tightened her jaw, said nothing.

Old Mr. Martin sighed, “Actually, between the two, I still prefer you! You are reasonable after all, but Vera South is completely unreasonable… If you stand up now, I will definitely stand with Scott Martin by your side immediately.”

Keira Olsen looked at him, “Old Master, I have a husband.”

Old Mr. Martin spoke, “Isn’t he just a fiance? The engagement can be broken, even if you’re married, you can divorce, it doesn’t really matter. Keera, isn’t Scott Martin your good friend? Actually, I just need you guys to have a child. I need a South Family member with Martin blood, you understand?”

Keira Olsen shook her head, “I don’t understand your reasoning, but I disagree with this kind of arranged marriage. Women are not tools for having children!”

“I have never dared to treat you as tools for having children…”

Old Mr. Martin helplessly spoke, “… Forget it, I won’t force it, perhaps this is the fate of the Martin family.”

Keira Olsen questioned, “Why exactly do you insist on an alliance with the South Family? What kind of family is the South Family?”

“I cannot say.”

Old Mr. Martin spoke, “It’s a rule.”

Keira Olsen frowned, “What exactly does the South Family have that makes your Martin family so devoted?”

Old Mr. Martin’s response was still those four words: “I cannot say.”

Keira Olsen: “…”

The two could only stand there, watching helplessly as Vera South walked with Scott Martin towards the stage, her jaw clenched tight, fingers tightly gripped.

Keira Olsen checked her phone again.

It had been half an hour since Lewis Horton left, was the photo pieced together yet?

She couldn’t help but look back towards the entrance.

At that moment, Vera South, leading Scott Martin onto the stage, took the microphone and said, “Today is a great day as Scott Martin and I are engaged. Thank you all for coming. Without further ado, we will exchange rings, signaling the completion of the engagement party! From now on, I am Mrs. Martin!”

After saying this, she put the microphone aside, took a box from the host beside her, and opened it to reveal two rings.

Vera South picked up one, and with a smiling face, looked at Scott Martin.

Scott Martin didn’t move but looked desperately at Keira Olsen.

But found Keira Olsen was constantly staring outside, he then sadly smiled, and slowly stretched out his hand towards Vera South.

Keira Olsen was frantic!

She checked the time again, glanced at the stage, and felt it was almost too late!

Once they exchanged rings, everything would be set.

Scott Martin’s hand was grabbed by Vera South, and just as the ring was about to be placed, suddenly a voice shouted, “Hold on!”

Everyone turned their heads, only to see Lewis Horton striding in through the entrance!!