Chapter 18

The room erupted in shock. Every partnership in Scott Group, and every one in Wilder Group, meant billions in profit. Yet Alden was willing to hand them all over? Willow's heart lurched. She knew Clive was a businessman to his core. No one would refuse a deal like this. But in the next second, Clive scoffed. "Not interested." At the same time, the Scotts rose one after another, with Vera striding straight to Willow's side and clasping her hand. "Lo is family. She's not a bargaining chip." Willow's eyes burned as warmth flooded her chest. Alden stared at them in disbelief before his gaze finally settled on Willow. His voice dropped to a whisper, ragged with pleading. "Lo... please. Come with me. I'll spend the rest of my life making it up to you." Willow closed her eyes. When she opened them again, nothing remained but cold resolve. "No." Turning away, she spoke to the officiant. "Please proceed with the ceremony." The pain in Alden's eyes twisted into something feral. "Who da