Michael cast him a sidelong glance and admonished, "Enough with the circumlocution. If you have something to say, speak plainly. Stop skirting the issue."

Raymond nodded emphatically.

“Our Wilson family has maintained longstanding ties with the martial arts world, right? So, why not explore a method to fortify these connections? Perhaps by forging martial arts alliances through marriage?"

Who exactly was Michael? Throughout his life, he had possessed a keen insight, particularly when it came to his most ineffectual son. He could understand Raymond Like an open book.

"Oh, you're suggesting a marriage alliance?" Michael inquired.

"Ha-ha, indeed, a marriage alliance!" Raymond's smile took on a cunning twist.

"Dr. Rivera is currently in her late twenties and remains unattached."

While speaking, he Landed his gaze on Anthony.

Regarding Maria, Raymond had already disregarded her entirely, as if she were invisible.

“Anthony, what are your thoughts on this proposal?" Michael redirected his attention toward Anthony.

Anthony and Michael exchanged a glance, comprehending each other's sentiments without uttering a single word.

Anthony grinned and replied, "Except for the minor age gap, it's a genuinely sound plan."

"Huh? Age difference? What are you talking about?" Raymond remained confused.

Marilyn was in her late twenties, whereas Anthony was in his early thirties.

It was a fairly typical age gap, with the husband being a few years older than his wife.

Anthony clarified with a grin, “I made an error in my words, Raymond.

If you're considering marrying Marilyn for the sake of the family, age should not be a concern. Moreover, you've been divorced for quite some time. It might be time to start a new family."

“What? Are you... Are you talking about me?" Raymond was flabbergasted.

Raymond had tied the knot in his early twenties, divorced before reaching thirty, and had remained a bachelor ever since.

Thanks to the family's wealth, Raymond never lacked female company, and the prospect of marriage did not pique his interest.

Initially, he had intended to employ Anthony as a negotiating tool in this marriage alliance scheme and simultaneously moved Maria out of the picture. It was a clever two-pronged strategy. How had it morphed into him considering marriage to Marilyn?

“This is perplexing. Besides you, Raymond, do we possess any eligible male members in the Wilson family?"

Anthony spoke with a grin and subtly drew Maria closer to his side.

Maria, feeling helpless, quietly played along.