Chapter 3 A Father's Ultimatum

Janiya couldn't meet her father's eyes. She didn't say anything, because she couldn't lie. Although she didn't steal anyone's boyfriend, what happened at Passion Club was true.

Looking at Janiya who was silent, Jedidiah was disappointed. "Niya, you're a girl. Do you know how much damage this will do to your reputation? I won't force you to do anything. But I will ask the Morrison family to make it up to you."

"Dad, please don't. It's not what you think. It's my fault. I... I went to the wrong room," Janiya mumbled. But Jedidiah heard her clearly.

He looked at Janiya in disbelief. He felt sorry for his dear daughter.

Yesterday, he showed Janiya photos of the young talents in Asopool. Aden was of course one of them. If Janiya was interested in Aden, he would have arranged a blind date for them. However, she just glanced at his photo and refused. She wanted the freedom to select her own boyfriend. However, he didn't expect that such a ridiculous thing to occur.

"Niya, how will you deal with it?" Jedidiah clearly knew how much Janiya cared about her reputation. At this moment, he wanted to know her opinion.

"Dad, please let it go. It's all my fault, but I have never thought of stealing someone else's boyfriend. Furthermore, I'm not interested in Aden." Janiya just wished that all this could be over as soon as possible.

"Niya, Aden is a rising star in the business field. If you fancy him, I will make a match between the both of you. But if you don't, I will suppress it. Don't worry. I won't let anyone hurt you."

"Thank you, Dad. I hope I can have the right to choose my Mr. Charming." Janiya insisted on this point. Her biggest wish was to marry a man who loved her a lot.

In the Morrison family's villa.

Maison Morrison looked at Aden, who was standing opposite him, and smiled happily. "So Aden, it turns out that you fancy Mr. Hamilton's daughter. No wonder you were not interested in the women I arranged for you. Why didn't you tell me? Bring her here one evening to have dinner with us."

Although Maison didn't know Janiya, he knew Janiya's father and that was enough. Aden's wife could only be a daughter from a family of equal social rank with the Morrison family.

Aden frowned and said, "Dad, I have nothing to do with Janiya. Gianna is the only woman for me and I only want to marry her."

"You have nothing to do with Janiya? Then what are these photos? She is the daughter of the Hamilton family. Do you think you can get rid of her so easily? Let me tell you something. Whether you have a relationship with Janiya or no, your future wife can only be her. As for Gianna, she will never marry into our family."

Maison leaned his forearms on the table and looked at Aden seriously. He said in a firm tone, "I'll call Mr. Hamilton right away. If you don't marry Janiya, Gianna will disappear from this world. Besides, an irrational person can't run the company well. I'll ask Weston to take over your position."

Aden looked at Maison in disbelief, his eyes full of anger. "I won't marry Janiya. If I can never see Gianna, I will see to it that Janiya disappears. Anyway, I just want to marry Gianna."

Maison stood up and threw the document on the table at Aden. "Aden, how dare you go against me? So you'll make Janiya disappear? Then next day I'll bring another lady from another family in front of you."

Aden froze. Yes. He had only one Gianna. However, even if Janiya disappeared, Maison would find another woman for him. Maison didn't care who Aden's wife would be. As long as that woman's family was as powerful and rich as the Morrison family, and could help promote his business, Maison would be pleased.

After leaving the Morrison family's residence, Aden was frustrated. He got in his car and drove aimlessly through the city. He recalled what happened yesterday at the hotel and came to the conclusion that Janiya orchestrated the entire thing. She wanted to pester him and trap him into marriage. He had thought Janiya was a courageous and special person, but she turned out to be a calculating and vicious witch.

Aden had to neutralize the situation, so he called the one person whom he trusted. "Lachlan, no matter what you do, I want all the news about me and Janiya to disappear immediately."

After hanging up the phone, Aden drove towards Gianna's house. She must be worried, since she had called him several times. He had to go and speak to her and explain everything.

As soon as he reached, he took off his coat and tie. Gianna sat on the living room sofa and looked at him with eyes filled with tears. It pained Aden to see that she was sobbing her heart out.

"Aden, I thought you would never come back." Gianna's tearful eyes and low voice made Aden feel heartbroken.

He sat down next to her and pulled her in his arms. He kissed her head and sighed, "Silly girl, where can I go if I don't come back here? Don't think too much. I will handle everything. You just need to remember two things. You're the only woman for me and you will only marry me."

Aden stressed on his words. He couldn't figure out whether he was reassuring Gianna or convincing himself.

"I'm so relieved to hear that. I love you, Aden." Gianna looked up at Aden and asked, "About the report... Is it true? About you and Miss Hamilton..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Aden interrupted her, "Don't think too much. It's late. Go to your room and rest."

Although Gianna was disappointed, she didn't show it. She knew Aden well. It was very clear, what she could ask and what she couldn't.

She was extremely curious and jealous. After all, Janiya came from the Hamilton family, which was as powerful as Aden's family. Furthermore, that was a stunning woman, who had delicate features and a perfect figure. Janiya was certainly more beautiful than her, so Gianna couldn't hold back her worry and jealousy. However, she cleverly hid it from Aden.

"Darling, I want you to carry me to my room, in your arms." Gianna reached out her arms, pouted and acted like a spoiled child.

Aden laughed. He picked up Gianna and walked towards the bedroom.

Gianna sank her face into Aden's arms. Only at this moment did she feel secure. She thought to herself, 'This man, Aden, belongs to me!'

Aden and Gianna were classmates at the university. Gianna came from a poor family, but Aden had a powerful family. Initially, there was no chance for them to know each other, but one day, she saved Aden from an accident. From then on, they were in love with each other.

If Gianna hadn't risked her life to save Aden, she would not have qualified to stand by Aden's side.

On the other side, Janiya's plans to travel had gotten ruined. She stayed home all day, so as to not get ambushed by the reporters camped outside her home. Because, no matter how bold those reporters were, they didn't have the guts to break into the Hamilton's villa.