"Why not?" Jackson asked in reply.

"I would eventually have to marry someone in my life. Would an early or late marriage make a difference? Besides, Mira is quiet and obedient enough. An arranged marriage with the Hall family would help the Valor family's business in the shipping industry, so why not?"

Serenity felt a little unsettled listening to Jackson's business mindset.

Jackson spoke as if he had no love at all. Even marriage was just business to him. For a man like him, what was importa