Ignored When Chasing: Why Cry After I Got Engaged-Chapter 78: I Want to Marry Into the Family

"Since I want to get married, I obviously have my reasons. I’ll cut to the chase—I’m marrying you for the Nathan Family’s fortune." Damian Hawthorne’s eyes narrowed into a roguish smile. "So... I’m going to marry into your family."

Marry into the family?!

The atmosphere instantly grew awkward.

Sharon Quincy’s jaw dropped, too stunned to speak.

Beside them, Frances Bennett’s face paled and flushed upon hearing this.

Frances Bennett took a deep breath and lowered her voice. "The Nathan Family never even mentioned you marrying into their family. Why would you bring it up yourself?"

With the Hawthorne Family’s wealth and power, her son had no need to marry into another family.

Marrying into another family wasn’t just a loss of face—it also meant giving up the family name for future generations.

Even if the Nathan Family was powerful and influential, it wasn’t to the point where they could expect someone from the Hawthorne Family to marry in!

If Damian really did marry into their family, she wouldn’t be able to face Damian Hawthorne’s father in the afterlife.

At this thought, Frances was both furious and frantic. She wanted to tell Damian Hawthorne to take back what he’d just said, but she was afraid Selina Nathan would get the wrong idea and they’d lose the chance for this marriage alliance.

"The Nathan Family is pretty much the richest in all of Veridia now, right? I remember your father, Linden Nathan, has been number one on the rich list for years. A reporter once asked him about his requirements for a son-in-law, and his first condition was that the man had to marry into the family." Damian Hawthorne’s eyes crinkled in a carefree yet wicked smile. "I’m willing to do that. Miss Nathan and your father should be thrilled."

Sharon Quincy’s smile stiffened.

She had no idea Linden Nathan had ever said such a thing.

But given the Nathan Family’s wealth and the fact that Linden Nathan only had one daughter, it was perfectly normal to require his son-in-law to marry into the family.

’But... I’m not the real Selina Nathan!’

Sharon Quincy forced a smile, maintaining a poised expression, careful not to betray the slightest hint of the worry in her heart.

’With her real identity, if Damian Hawthorne were to marry into the family, she wouldn’t be in a position to accept him.’

’Her original plan was to marry Damian Hawthorne to escape her life of poverty.’

’If Damian Hawthorne married into the family, it would only benefit the real Selina Nathan and have nothing to do with her.’

At this thought, Sharon Quincy’s composure wavered.

She clenched her fists and said with a small smile, "I’ll have to ask my father about this. I honestly haven’t considered the possibility of my husband marrying into the family. If I can convince my father to let me marry out..."

"No need. I insist on marrying in." Damian Hawthorne spread his legs nonchalantly, leaning back on the sofa with his arms crossed. "Since I’m marrying into your Nathan Family, I obviously don’t have to work hard anymore."

"From now on, I’m just going to live off the Nathan Family’s dime, eat your food, drink your wine, and be a kept man through and through."

After speaking, Damian Hawthorne crossed his legs, looking for all the world like an arrogant, spoiled heir.

Frances Bennett had been displeased with his attire from the moment she saw him today, and now, Damian Hawthorne’s completely checked-out attitude left her speechless and exasperated.

’Even if the Nathan Family is rich, even if he wants to just coast, he can’t just say it out loud!’

’Selina Nathan isn’t an idiot. She’s seen all sorts of people. How could she possibly fall for a man who’s openly declaring his intention to live off her family?’

However, just as Frances Bennett’s worries began to surface, Sharon Quincy’s words instantly dispelled them.

"Alright, I’ll talk to my father about this. If you’re really set on marrying into the family..." Sharon Quincy trailed off, hesitating.

’She hadn’t expected Damian Hawthorne to be so direct, to even say something like ’being a kept man’ out loud.’

’But considering Damian Hawthorne had been a staunch bachelor all these years, the temptation to make him commit to marriage had to be immense.’

She gritted her teeth. "My father listens to me. If you want to marry into the family, then so be it."

’Linden Nathan had agreed to recognize her as his goddaughter. As for this business of marrying in, she’d just have to find a way to explain it later.’

’But if she could really marry Damian Hawthorne, it would be beneficial to the Nathan Family as well.’

’After all, the Hawthorne Family was the top family in Korsyth.’

"Oh, right, one more thing." Damian Hawthorne’s lips curved into a low chuckle. "I proposed to Serena Hughes before. Now that I’m marrying into the Nathan Family, I haven’t quite figured out how to deal with her yet. Miss Nathan is a capable woman, so I’m sure you can resolve this matter easily."

Sharon Quincy frowned.

’She knew Serena Hughes’s true identity—the granddaughter of Fiona Sinclair of the Sinclair Family.’

’She had long heard of Fiona Sinclair. Despite her age, she was swift and ruthless, not someone to be trifled with.’

’Cecilia Nathan was easy to deal with, but Serena Hughes...’

’Privately, she didn’t want to go up against Serena Hughes.’

’Sharon Quincy knew this was a test from Damian Hawthorne.’

’She was average-looking, and Damian Hawthorne had no feelings for her; she was self-aware enough to know that.’

’If she wanted to marry Damian Hawthorne, she had to bind him with mutual interests.’

"I’ll handle the matter with Serena Hughes. I also hope you’ll be a man of your word, Mr. Hawthorne." After saying her piece, Sharon Quincy gave Damian Hawthorne a long, meaningful look.

Although Damian Hawthorne was currently disheveled, it didn’t detract from his handsome features.

She had met her fair share of handsome men recently; some minor celebrities had even tried to cozy up to her.

But as good-looking as those men were, none of them had the same charisma as the man before her.

Damian Hawthorne pursed his lips and waved his hand dismissively.

Sharon Quincy smiled and walked out of the villa, phone in hand.

She was going to call Linden Nathan.

Fortunately, the number Linden Nathan had given her always went through.

"Mr. Nathan, there’s something I want to tell you." Sharon Quincy’s voice was soft and shy. "I’ve fallen for someone, but his family is very wealthy..."

Linden Nathan, ever the veteran of the business world, immediately knew what she was getting at.

"You’re not young anymore. It’s time you started dating."

"But... our family backgrounds are too different." Sharon Quincy sighed, mumbling regretfully, "Mr. Nathan, I think I should just give up. Someone of my status isn’t good enough for him."

"You’re so exceptional, why wouldn’t you be good enough? I know Korsyth. There are only a few wealthy families there. But you’re right, the people there are indeed pragmatic." Linden Nathan paused. "What I said before still stands. From now on, you are my, Linden Nathan’s, goddaughter. When you get married, I will also prepare a dowry for you. I imagine with this status, his family wouldn’t dare to bully you."

The Nathans of Aethelgard held a very high status in all of Veridia.

They weren’t just the wealthiest; they had also contributed to the founding of Veridia in its early years, making them "founding contributors" of a sort. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

In other words, as long as the younger generation of the Nathan Family didn’t do anything too outrageous, they were guaranteed a peaceful and prosperous life.

And as Linden Nathan’s "goddaughter," she would naturally enjoy all the resources of the Nathan Family.

"Thank you, Mr. Nathan..." Sharon Quincy was overjoyed. Then she added, "Thank you... Dad."

"Oh, right, I have more good news for you. His family is one of the top families in Korsyth. And because we’re so in love, my boyfriend said he’s willing to marry into the Nathan Family..."

At these words, Linden Nathan on the other end of the line fell silent for a few seconds.

"Marry in?"

"Yes, marry in," Sharon Quincy quickly added. "Don’t worry, my boyfriend only agreed to marry into our family because he’s afraid I’ll be mistreated by his. If you don’t like the idea, I can marry out."

However, Linden Nathan’s next words stunned Sharon Quincy where she stood:

"Sharon, this relationship you have with him... are you using Selina’s identity, or... are you using your own?"