Chapter 927: Marriage In Exchange For Benefits
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
When Su Wan heard this answer, she was the first to heave a sigh of relief.
It turned out that… Fiennes really said that he wanted to marry her in order to force Jiang Xuecheng to come out. However, in the next second, she immediately realized that the situation between her and Jiang Xuecheng was worrying.
That man… it was impossible for him not to come and save her.
From that time on the cliff of the ring of the sea highway, Su Wan had already realized that her and Jiang Xuecheng’s hearts were the same.
Even if the other party gave up their life, it did not matter.
When Su Wan thought of this, her eyes could not help but burst into tears. However, Su Wan’s lips had already slowly curved up.
In this life, to have such a man who loved her deeply and was willing to give up everything for her, even if he died tomorrow, he would not have any regrets, right?
Fiennes obviously did not expect Su Wan to respond in this way.
His deep blue eyes suddenly darkened, and he looked at Su Wan with some hesitation.
“What are you smiling about? What’s there to be happy about?”
Fiennes obviously would not mistake Su Wan for being happy when she heard that he was going to marry her. It was precisely because of this that Fiennes felt that Su Wan’s happiness was somewhat inexplicable.
Su Wan calmly looked at Fiennes. She looked directly at him with a calm expression.
“Fiennes, why do you need to marry me? Actually, I’m not of much use to you. Why don’t we discuss this? His Highness and I will absolutely not interfere with your matters of controlling the God’s Palace. Let’s let each other go. How about it?”
Hearing Su Wan’s answer, the corners of Fiennes’ lips curled up into a cold smile.
“Miss Su, I think you’re too naive. There are only two kinds of people in this world who won’t betray us. One is our own people, and the other is a dead person.”
Fiennes paused. He suddenly grabbed Su Wan’s chin and forced her to look at him.
Su Wan’s face was cut red by the edge of his sharp fingernails. She cried out in pain. Although she was extremely angry, she gave up struggling for the time being.
If she completely angered Fiennes now, she might not even be able to see the sun tomorrow.
Only by holding back for a while could she plan for the long term.
Seeing that Su Wan did not struggle, the smile on Fiennes’ lips unconsciously deepened, and his eyes revealed a hint of approval.
“A wise person submits to circumstances. Miss Su, I kindly invited you to join our ranks, but you can’t be bent on ending up a dead person with others, right?”
That strange and unpredictable voice echoed in the quiet space, making Su Wan feel inexplicably uncomfortable.
This was the most direct threat!
Su Wan’s beautiful brows were already furrowed into a ball. Her hidden hand by her side clenched slightly, and her expression did not look too good.
“Young Master Fiennes must be joking. However, I still hope that Young Master Fiennes will think twice about marriage. Once this matter is publicized, won’t Young Master Fiennes be afraid that others will laugh at him for marrying a commoner girl?”
Su Wan patiently tried to persuade him. She had always felt that since the high priest and Diya had belittled her status as a commoner, Fiennes had been influenced by the Siswell family, so he should know the importance of marriage.
Marrying a noble lady, at least in terms of career, would indirectly unite the two families. It would definitely be a great help to Fiennes.
Especially in this situation.
However, before Su Wan’s voice faded, Fiennes suddenly pushed Su Wan away. He used so much force that Su Wan staggered a few steps before she stood up against the wall.
What kind of reverse scale did she poke at Fiennes?
Su Wan was stunned. When she raised her eyes, she suddenly saw Fiennes’ dark and handsome face.
His gaze fell on Su Wan. It was like a steel needle, carrying a chill that seeped into her bones.
“A commoner? Miss Su, if you think so, why did you agree to the Emperor’s proposal at the banquet?”
Su Wan did not know that her words had indeed touched the deepest scar in Fiennes’ heart.
His mother had an even worse background than Su Wan.
Back then, his mother was a slave who had been sold by her family. She had signed a death contract with the Siswell family, which was equivalent to being worse than a commoner.
Since he was young, Fiennes had been looked down upon by countless people. He still remembered the mocking looks those people gave him when they called him a bastard.
Until now, no one dared to mention it again. At least, no one dared to mention it in front of him. However, the discussions behind his back could not be stopped no matter what.
Fiennes wanted to marry Su Wan partly because he wanted to lure Jiang Xuecheng out. However, the deeper meaning was to slap those people’s faces.
He wanted to rebel and go against the will of his family, proving that marrying a woman with no background would also be successful.
He would stand at the peak.
He would rely on himself.
And those who had looked down on him would be completely trampled under his feet.
…
Su Wan was stunned for a long time. She had not expected Fiennes to say this.
She knew very clearly that Fiennes might have some admiration for her, but it would never reach the level of infatuation or even love.
Therefore, she did not understand why Fiennes would be so angry and determined.
Su Wan rubbed her aching chin and then reminded Fiennes calmly.
“That’s different. I am in love with His Highness, and isn’t Young Master Fiennes looking for a marriage in exchange of benefits? If you want to maximize the benefits, I am definitely not a good match for you.”
“Enough!”
Fiennes roared at Su Wan furiously.
He did not understand what he could not compare to Jiang Xuecheng, nor did he understand why Su Wan was still trying to walk down the path of death.
If it was not for the fact that this woman happened to catch his fancy and was of some use, he would have thrown Su Wan directly to Keller to deal with!
“Miss Su, I believe that you were just confused for a moment. If that’s the case, don’t say that again. Otherwise, I can’t guarantee what I will do.”
Fiennes looked at Su Wan coldly. His noble and handsome face was covered with dark clouds, as if a storm was about to fall.
Su Wan’s expression froze. She knew that Fiennes had made up his mind. It was impossible for her to persuade him.
Fiennes had already made it clear enough.
If she did not become Fiennes’ so-called “One of us,” then she would only become a dead person.
But she only wanted to choose the third path!
Su Wan kept quiet. She knew that now was not the time to anger this man.
Fiennes saw that Su Wan was still tactful. His blue eyes narrowed dangerously, like a reef hidden in the deep sea. It made people feel the danger of sinking a ship at any time.
“Tomorrow, I will announce our marriage to everyone. In less than ten days, we will hold the engagement ceremony.”
“Don’t worry, this is the engagement ceremony of the heir of the Siswell family. At least during the ceremony, I won’t treat you unfairly.”
Fiennes said this indifferently, and then walked towards the door like a gust of wind, closing the door with a slam.
Su Wan was left alone, her eyes vacant.
The engagement ceremony…
In ten days…