Chapter 273
God knows, he really doesn’t want to be some damned brother.
He already has a pile of sisters at home, all bad-tempered little brats who bicker and make noise all day, only making him feel annoyed.
He truly dislikes being a brother.
But he found himself unable to say the words of refusal, even if his heart was unwilling.
“I knew it, Young Master Simmons was just joking with me, trying to make me happy,” Scarlett Yates feigned indifference, though her words leaked a bit of disappointment.
“Who said I was joking p>
Seeing her saddened expression, Knox Simmons seemed to be triggered by something, and without thinking it through, he blurted out, “Of course, I sincerely want to be your brother, Scarlett. I’ve been wanting a little sister as cute as you for ages p>
“Really?” Scarlett’s bright, dark eyes looked at him again, carrying a hint of uncertainty and doubt.
Knox Simmons immediately patted his chest and vowed, “Absolutely true, I wouldn’t say such things casually to anyone. From today on, you’re my sister, Scarlett p>
If I’m going to be a brother, then so be it.
After all, they’re not real siblings.
Siblings without any blood relation, what’s the deal?
She’s been resisting him so fiercely, just perfect —now that they’ve established a sibling relationship, he can rightfully approach her.
This is a good thing for him, and an excellent opportunity.
In no time, Knox Simmons thoroughly considered the various benefits.
Earlier, his smile had been somewhat insincere, but now it was genuine, “Scarlett, since we’re siblings now, we should be open with each other. Can you tell me what the arranged marriage between the Saxon Family and the Yates Family is all about p>
Scarlett stared at him, “Why are you asking about that p>
Knox Simmons smiled and said, “Just curious, that’s all. How did such vastly different families like the Saxons and yours end up with an arranged marriage p>
This matter wasn’t exactly a secret that couldn’t be shared.
Scarlett thought for a moment, and seeing that he was genuinely curious, simply told him what Roy Saxon had said to her.
“So, it’s because of a lifesaving debt p>
Knox Simmons seemed to realize and nodded with a smile, “A debt of gratitude for a lifesaving deed is greater than anything; this marriage engagement is definitely legitimate p>
“I never thought Matthew would accept such an arrangement.” A moment later, Knox Simmons commented, seemingly with a sigh.
If this situation happened to him, he would never accept it.
Forcing him to marry a stranger he’s never met and has no feelings for, he couldn’t accept it even upon death.
Because he could never accept such an arranged marriage, he ran away after the wedding was set.
Based on his understanding of Matthew Saxon, he reckoned Matthew would react with even stronger opposition.
So, he couldn’t help but be curious.
Scarlett’s expression involuntarily darkened.
Only she knew, Matthew Saxon hadn’t truly accepted.
He already has a woman he likes, so how could he possibly accept her when his heart is elsewhere? Even Knox Simmons knows that.
It shows that his love for Alice Green is no secret within his social circle.
She couldn’t help but smile bitterly, “He said that even without this arranged marriage, his future marriage would be a commercial alliance anyway, so it doesn’t matter. Accepting me is the same as accepting any other woman p>