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    She then let out a frustrated sigh. “Do you know how hard it is to have a wealthy man take an interest in me? Stop picking everything apart. I’m an illegitimate daughter. I don’t really have the luxury of choosing among all the wealthy men in Shirie.”


    Keira sighed heavily. “Why would you say something like that? Illegitimate or not, you’re still a Harper. Do you realize how many people want to get close to the Harper family? You’ll have no trouble finding someone to marry. Don’t throw yourself at the first man who shows up. You’re worth more than that. Promise me you won’t sleep with him, okay?”


    Though Sandra bristled at her mother’s words, she gave a reluctant nod. She knew Keira wasn’t wrong. Even if her birth carried a stain, the Harper name still meant something, and there would always be men eager to marry her.


    Andres was not her only option.


    Besides, her mother was the only person who truly stood by her. She meant well.


    Sandra said, “Alright, I’ll do as you say.”


    But Keira wasn’t finished. “Don’t fool yourself into thinking he loves you. You’ve known him for one day. How could love grow that quickly? Don’t be naive. A man like that always has some hidden intention, even if you can’t see it yet. You’ll figure it out in time. Sincere men are rare, so stop believing you’ve struck gold just because a rich man has noticed you.”


    Her eyes hardened as she looked at Sandra. “Never forget your standing. Youe from one of Shirie’s most powerful families. Anyone who courts you should have assets in the tens of billions. If this man is merely a son from a rich household without any im to inherit, then you cannot marry him. Do you understand? Don’t let a man’s charm blind you.”


    Sandra’s heart was heavy. “Mom, it’s not that simple.” She sighed. “I’ve been part of the Harper family for a while now, and Andres is the only man who has shown any interest in me.”


    Keira’s frustration bubbled over, her patience worn thin. If she had her hand, she might have struck Sandra. “Why the rush? You’ve got a life ahead of you. Even if you wait until your thirties, you’re still a Harper; the name carries weight. Plenty of men would jump at the chance to win your heart and the Harper family’s backing. Don’t sell yourself short, rushing into the arms of just anyone. You’re smarter than that!”


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    Sandra admitted she was a tad impatient. She had always dreamed that joining the Harper family would draw a crowd of wealthy admirers to her. But reality had painted a different picture, leaving her to question her charm. Deep down, she feared they shunned her because of her status as an illegitimate daughter. Like Brenna, she had returned to the Harper family after enduring hardships, yet their circumstances were not the same—Brenna was Giselle’s daughter, while she was born out of wedlock.


    It wasn’t just about craving a rich suitor; it was about a gnawingck of confidence.


    Keira’s lectures wore on, and Sandra’s patience frayed. She snapped, “Do you think I wouldn’t love for someone like Ethan, the world’s richest man, to be interested in me? But that’s not happening, Mom, so please, enough already; your nagging is driving me mad!”


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