Her parents were pleased to hear the news. They thought that Marcus had finally accepted Violette and he might spend the night there.

However, Violette sensed that something was wrong. Her face turned ashen and she braced herself for what she believed was the end of their relationship.

Sitting in the living room upstairs, hands clasped over her knees, Violette struggled to make her case. "I believe I'm a better match for you! Miss Brown, after all, doesn't come from a wealthy background like mine. Moreover, she... She is always around Mr. Waston, who has quite the reputation as a womanizer," Violette argued calmly.

Marcus shot her a sharp gaze which silenced Violette mid-sentence, and she remained quiet.

After what felt like an eternity, Marcus said in a cold voice, "You have two choices. The first is that we end things here and now! The second, I will bring two projects to the Finch family, and your father will know what to do. But this comes with a condition..."