Lucy shook her head disapprovingly as she looked at Marc.

Marc turned to look at Howard who was trembling in fear, and Marc sighed. He knew that Lucy did not want to marry Howard, but they did not have a choice. He then glanced in the direction Larissa had gone. If he could re-establish ties with Everett through Adrian, all the trouble his family faced would be instantly resolved.

With that in mind, Marc said, "Don't worry. If we can establish a good relationship with Adrian, you won't have