My Destiny Is To Become Billionaire’s Wife

Mr. Brown’s sharp gaze shifted from Ansel to Erica. This unexpected question truly caught everyone off guard, and it left them feeling confused. Mrs. Hani is completely clueless in this situation.

“It’s obvious that we love each other, so why are you asking?” Ansel quickly responded with another question. In reality, Ansel didn’t quite grasp the intention behind the question.

This made Mr. Brown feel dissatisfied. He was looking at Ansel and then shifted his gaze to Erica with a hint of suspicion. Unlike Ansel, Erica had deduced the man’s thoughts and spoke with a resolute tone:

“Actually…” Erica sat up straight, maintaining a steady gaze at Mr. Brown. “You guessed right; from the beginning, Ansel and I were not actually dating.”

The confession of Erica abruptly made the atmosphere quiet and filled with confusion and suspicion. Ansel finally understood the intentions of his father. All eyes were now focused on Erica, knowing that she hadn’t finished speaking yet, so no one spoke up.

“That night, after witnessing the betrayal of Desi, Ansel proposed to me just to embarrass Desi.”

“Is that true, Ansel?” Mrs. Hani exclaimed in astonishment. Ansel remained silent, withholding his answer.

“Is it true, Ansel?” Hani exclaimed in surprise. Ansel remained silent and didn’t answer.

“Why do you agree?” Mr. Brown asked the question impartially.

“I agree to help Ansel because he asked for my assistance.” Erica looked straight at Ansel’s father, emphasizing with courage, “Above all, because I love him.”

Mr. Brown would not deny Erica’s significant contribution that night when she helped Ansel avoid embarrassment in front of the public. Assuming that Erica had declined that night, it is certain that Ansel would have become a laughingstock in the eyes of the public. As for Erica’s love for Ansel, further consideration is needed.

“I’m sorry for deceiving both of you,” Erica said, bowing her head. “But I genuinely love Ansel; please let me take care of him.”

“I also apologize to both of you for my immaturity.” Ansel followed Erica’s lead.

“What about you, Ansel?” Understanding the implied question from his father, Ansel sincerely replied:

“I also love Erica. It’s true that I intentionally embarrassed Desi. But I don’t regret proposing to Erica that night,” Ansel confidently said. “I truly love Erica. Therefore, I hope Mom and Dad can support and bless us.”

Both Ansel and Erica’s expressions were sincere. Their love was genuine, without any hint of deceit. When carefully evaluating what had transpired, it could be seen that they were well-suited for each other, having overcome the difficulties caused by Desi together. After a moment of silence, Mr. Brown reached his decision. However, before informing Ansel and Erica, he had one request for Erica to clarify and assist him in understanding.

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“I would appreciate your guidance, sir,” Erica politely replied.

“That night, when you were giving me first aid, you knew that I was pretending to faint. Why didn’t you expose the truth to everyone?”

Mr. Brown’s revelation left both Mrs. Hani and Ansel astonished, rendering them speechless. Both of them looked at Erica, waiting for an explanation.

“The action you took that night was the right thing to do,” Erica said, sharing her sincere thoughts. “Anyone in my position would understand that you did it to save your son from major trouble. A devoted father who disregards the consequences to protect his child deserves support.”

“Did you disclose this to Ansel?” Mr. Brown continued the conversation.

Erica shook her head and explained, “I didn’t think it was really necessary. The fewer people who know, the better.”

Erica’s response pleased Mr. Brown greatly. He had not misjudged Erica. A woman who knows what to say and what not to say can bring many good things to others. Furthermore, observing how Erica handled the Desi situation together with Ansel, it was evident that she was intelligent and discerning. Erica was a perfect fit for Ansel. Mr. Brown had never differentiated based on others’ positions or backgrounds. Therefore, there was no reason for him to reject a daughter-in-law like Erica.

“Ansel, our family has gone through many trials and challenges, but through it all, our love and unity have remained strong. I have witnessed the genuine affection between you and Erica, and I cannot deny your happiness. I respect your choice. Therefore, I agree.”

“Thank you, Dad,” Ansel said happily, receiving a slight nod from Mr. Brown.

“Thank you,” Erica said, moved by the decision.

Everyone then turned to look at Mrs. Hani, waiting expectantly.

“I also hope for Mom’s approval,” Ansel sincerely said.

“Aren’t you angry with me anymore? I did something terrible to you. Yet here you are, seeking my permission?” Mrs. Hani asked, feeling ashamed.

Ansel and Erica exchanged a brief glance, and Ansel spoke:

“Mom, I apologize for the hurtful words I said to you. In reality, I deliberately said those things in front of Desi’s family to expose his true nature sooner.”

Mrs. Hani was once again taken aback by this new revelation. Sensing the significance of Mrs. Hani’s expression, Ansel felt compelled to provide a clearer explanation.

“To be honest, on our way here, Erica and I discussed the incident of me being drugged. Though reluctant to believe it, we soon deduced that you were colluding with Desi.”

“Do you forgive me?” Mrs. Hani asked, tears streaming down her face.

“To be honest, I was very angry when I found out that you colluded with Desi,” Ansel sincerely said. “I understand that you had your reasons, but it’s been hard for me to accept what you did.”

“I’m sorry, Ansel,” Mrs. Hani sobbed. “I didn’t know that Desi could deceive.”

Mr. Brown sat beside Mrs. Hani, holding her in his arms and comforting her.

“It’s all in the past; let’s not bring it up again,” he reassured her.

“But I did something really terrible,” Mrs. Hani admitted. “I almost… Ansel.”

“Mom, please don’t cry anymore,” Ansel approached his mother gently and said.

“Everyone makes mistakes; as long as we learn from them and make changes, it’s enough.”

“Are you not angry with me anymore?” She asked through choked sobs. “Can you forgive me?”

“Of course, we are a family. You are my mother,” Ansel said, causing Mrs. Hani to burst into tears of overwhelming emotion. She embraced Ansel tightly.

“Thank you, Ansel. I’m sorry. From now on, I promise I won’t do anything foolish that would cause you pain.”

Ansel gently wiped away his mother’s tears and offered a warm smile.

“Will you agree to let me marry Erica, Mom?”

This time, Mrs. Hani couldn’t oppose it any longer. Saying no would mean going against both Ansel and Mr. Brown. Although she hadn’t fully adapted to everything that had transpired and wholeheartedly accepted Erica, she knew Erica was a good girl. She needed some time and effort to learn to love Erica.

“Ansel, I know that saying this will disappoint you, make you sad, or even make you angry with me. But I need to let you know,” Mrs. Hani sincerely said, “that I’m not ready to fully accept Erica, but I agree to let the two of you get married. I need some time to rearrange everything. Desi’s actions have deeply affected me. I want to recover before I can… So, that’s why…”

“I understand, Mom,” Ansel gently replied. “For now, just forget all the unpleasant things about Desi, regain your composure, and then slowly welcome Erica. Erica and I can wait. I only ask that you don’t treat Erica unfairly or harshly.”

“Thank you, my son, Ansel,” Mrs. Hani said.

“Yes.”

Mrs. Hani shifted her gaze away from Ansel towards Erica, and she replaced the look of animosity with a profound and special appreciation. As always, Erica genuinely smiled at the person looking at her, and this time she received a gentle nod from Mrs. Hani.

Witness the first-ever friendly interaction between two women. An emotion of lightness and joy pervades the space.

The conversation then continued with the topic of Erica and Ansel’s wedding. Everything needs to be done quickly to meet the deadline that Ansel announced earlier.