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    Downstairs, now that the others were gone, Jason didn’t hold back. “Cole, you see, Elliana’s rough, loud, and jealous. She’s not fit to be your wife.”


    Cole raised a brow but didn’t say a word. Elliana was still ying the frumpy, ditzy act, so it wasn’t shocking that people like Jason got the wrong idea. He figured there was no point in defending her or trying to exin. People like Jason needed to see for themselves, and Elliana could handle anything thrown her way. So, he stayed quiet.


    Jason mistook the silence for agreement and pressed on. “Even our grandpa’s insistence shouldn’t have swayed you. You shouldn’t have thrown away your happiness just for that stupid promise!”


    Cole took a sip of the coffee Elliana had made and then said calmly, “Actually, I’m doing just fine. Happier than you think.”


    Honestly, “happy” was an understatement. Since Elliana gave her heart to him, life had felt like a dream. She was thoughtful, caring, and full of surprises. He couldn’t have asked for more. But he couldn’t go around bragging; he had an image to keep up.


    Jason clearly didn’t get it. Hearing Cole’s words only made him more frustrated. “Come on, Cole. No man wants to end up with someone like Elliana. You’re just enduring it, and that kills me. You should divorce—”


    “Enough,” Cole cut in. “This marriage is set. It’s not changing. Period.” Then, he shifted gears. “Let’s talk about you. You nning to put a ring on Trinity’s finger or what?”


    Jason froze for a split second after hearing Cole’s question. He did want to marry Trinity—but not out of some deep, burning passion. It simply felt like the right match.


    His unique role within the Evans family meant he couldn’t live openly like most others. As long as he continued managing the family’s hidden operations, he had to keep a low profile. This position came with expectations. He had to be extremely selective about marriage. Love alone wouldn’t cut it. The woman he married had to understand the weight of his responsibilities and the silence that came with them.


    Trinity had spent her childhood in the Evans family’s residence. She knew the rules, understood the environment, and her soft-spoken nature matched the quiet life he led.


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    Truthfully, if the idea had onlye from him, he might’ve let it go. But what pushed him toward it was the way Trinity treated him. In every conversation, her eyes showed a blend of affection and quiet admiration. She knew what he was and what that meant. Still, she chose to love him. That meant she had considered the risks and was still willing. Because of that, he believed they were on the same page. After running through it all in his head, Jason finally asked, “Do you think it’s okay, Cole?”


    “Only you can answer that,” Cole replied. “It depends on what you really feel.”


    Jason thought about it for a moment and then gave a quiet nod. “If Trinity agrees to marry me, I’ll marry her.”


    Cole studied him for a long moment but chose not to say anything else. Their conversation moved on to other topics before Jason eventually excused himself.


    Not long after, Myles stepped into the room with urgency written all over his face. “Mr. Evans, there’s a message from the Delta. Death Thorn shed with our side again over the diamond mines. This time it turned violent—there were actual fights.”


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