Chapter 226: Chapter 226 Clark Stone Proposes to Ruby Green
Clark Stone sat calmly under Ruby Green’s intense gaze.
Lincoln Green knew Abigail’s route wouldn’t work out. He was worried about Ruby’s injury when Clark’s words were as opportune as offering a pillow to someone wanting to sleep. He promptly replied, “That is really great!”
The Stones smiled and chimed in, using the opportunity to bring up the marriage between the two families.
Lincoln was taken aback and found himself in a bind. “About Abigail’s matter…”
“Dear in-laws, there’s not only Abigail in the Green family.” Mr. Stone smiled meaningfully.
Ruby’s heart echoed her suspicion. She shot Clark a warning glare.
But Clark leisurely sat on the sofa, ignoring Ruby’s reaction, as if letting his parents decide everything.
Ruby was furious. She pulled out her phone and sent Clark a message, “What do you mean?”
“You’ll know soon.” Clark replied to Ruby’s message and gave her a suggestive smile.
Ruby’s body trembled slightly with anger as she heard Lincoln ask Mr. Stone in surprise, “Mr. Stone, do you mean?”
Mr. Stone didn’t immediately answer Lincoln but looked at Ruby. “Ruby, I know the Piers family incident made you very sad. Our Stone family was also played. But that’s not important; what matters most is your and Clark’s happiness…”
Ruby attempted to interrupt Mr. Stone, but he cut her off. “Actually, your father doesn’t know. Initially, Clark liked Ruby. Only when he visited Ruby in the hospital did he learn about Ruby’s child with the Piers’ second son and their engagement. That was when he gave up. He worried about Abigail’s marriage and decided to marry her just to see Ruby often.”
Mr. Stone’s grandiose words twisted a business transaction into Clark’s deep affection for Ruby.
But he deliberately mentioned visiting Ruby in the hospital, which led to his decision to marry Abigail.
Lincoln couldn’t catch the hidden meaning, but Rose and Ruby understood it clearly.
The Stones were threatening them!
Abigail and Clark’s engagement was arranged by the mother and daughter duo, involving monetary interests. They took six million from the Stone family.
Lincoln wasn’t aware of this.
Initially, he forced Abigail to marry Clark, partly due to the Taylors’ parents’ influence, and partly because the Stone family invested sincerely in Lincoln Pharmaceuticals. He also knew Abigail was somewhat infatuated with Clark.
He thought Abigail’s marriage to Clark was a triple win.
But if he knew the mother-daughter duo sold Abigail to the Stone family for six million, the matter would be different.
The Stone family banked on Lincoln not knowing the mother’s and daughter’s manipulations.
As expected, Lincoln was dumbfounded, turning to Clark, “Clark, is that true?”
“Yes. I’ve admired Ruby since school. Before, my reckless actions were due to knowing I couldn’t marry Ruby, so I did a lot of crazy things.” Clark finished and looked at Ruby with some guilt as if seeking her forgiveness.
Ruby clenched her fists tightly, but Rose pressed her hand down, shaking her head towards her.
Lincoln didn’t completely believe Clark, but he was always deferential to Rose and Ruby’s opinions, lacking his own. After hearing Clark, he turned to Ruby, “Ruby, what do you think about this?”
“Uncle, aunt, I just called off my engagement with the Piers. I’m not…”
Midway through Ruby’s refusal, her phone suddenly alerted a message. Clark discreetly waved his phone at her behind Lincoln’s back. Ruby opened her phone, and her face turned suddenly pale.