“But I came here and discovered the courageous man who saved my life apologizing for being a laborer,” Shawn said, anger burning in his eyes.
He turned straight toward me and regarded me with genuine respect.
“Maisie, I will not take advantage of your heartbreak or demand an impulsive response from you today,” Shawn said clearly. “But before everyone here, I need to say something important.”
He drew a deep breath and continued speaking loudly enough for everyone to hear.
“A woman who stands beside her father with such dignity deserves nothing but the greatest respect,” he said gently. “If you ever permit me to know you properly, my sincere intention would be to marry you and honor your
The entire hall became completely silent as everyone struggled to process what he had just said.
Tristan suddenly started laughing loudly, desperately attempting to conceal his increasing humiliation.
“Are you taking what I decided to leave behind, Commander?” Tristan mocked shamelessly.
Shawn never raised his voice, maintaining absolute calm.
“I am not taking anything,” Shawn answered coldly. “I am merely recognizing the genuine value that you were incapable of seeing.”
Tristan bragged loudly that his family possessed influential political connections, profitable municipal contracts, and highly expensive attorneys.
He insisted that nobody in this city could ever touch him or anyone in his family.
Shawn listened to every insult without reacting or displaying the slightest trace of fear.