At first, these arrogant heiresses from prestigious families were quite indignant. Though their family backgrounds weren't as impressive as Terrence Grant's, finding someone in Aethelgard with a better pedigree was truly a challenge. Besides, they had it all—looks, figures, education, and ability. What on earth did Terrence Grant find so lacking in them?
But that sense of unfairness only lasted for a little while. Later, when everyone realized that Terrence Grant didn't have a single woman by his side, a sense of equilibrium was restored over time. The reasoning was simple: he hadn't chosen them, but he hadn't chosen any other heiress either.
But today, that precedent was shattered by a newcomer.
Not only had Terrence Grant rejected Skylar Thompson for Seraphina Sterling, but he had also made a grand spectacle of proposing in public. After being rejected, he had brazenly grabbed her in front of everyone and, with no regard for the setting, forcefully kissed her!
