ENCHANTED LOVE, VOLUME 2 - Season 9 Episode 89

Peggy couldn’t resist the big smile that came up on her lips after hearing Anthony profess his love for Sue. This guaranteed her chance to get more money from them, of course, she was more than happy.

She stared at Anthony and happily confirmed his answer, “So that is to say, you will agree on my requirement?”

“Somewhat.” Anthony nodded his head slightly. “But I have a condition,” he added in a calm voice, and made sure he caught Peggy’s attention.

Peggy was already grinning upon hearing Anthony’s agreement, thus, she was caught off guard on what he just said. Did he just say that there was a condition? The change in her expression was too hard to miss. “What condition would that be?” Her soft and cheery face hardened as she waited for it to dawn on her.

“What condition would that be?” Her soft and cheery face hardened as she waited for it to dawn on her.

“You have previously mentioned that a married daughter doesn’t belong to her parents anymore,” Anthony started as he stared coldly at Peggy. “Should I take it then, that Sue can just forget about her relationship with you if she marries me?”

Peggy seemed confused at what she heard. “What exactly do you mean by that?” she replied with her brows narrowed. ‘What is Anthony talking about just now?’ Peggy thought. As much as she wanted to marry off Sue to him, she didn’t intend to disown her. Of course she would like to keep their ties, otherwise, it would be such a waste not to get a hold of her son-in-law’s fortune.
She tried to read Anthony’s expression and he looked dead serious on what he wanted. He wanted Sue to break off with her.

Anthony continued, “I would like to marry Sue, not her family. Of course, it will be my responsibility to take care of her once she becomes my wife and the mother of my kid. But you, what does that have to do with you? Sue’s encumbrances?” The sarcasm in Anthony’s voice resounded in everyone’s ears. His words were absolutely offensive and none of them wanted to let it pass.

“What do you mean by that?” Doris couldn’t hide her annoyance on what Anthony just said. “Why do you say that we are Sue’s encumbrances?” she continued.

Anthony didn’t seem to care less. “Aren’t you?” he replied in a sarcastic tone. “You showed up at Sue’s apartment unannounced and claimed it as your own without the owner’s permission. You forced her to move out and stay at a friend’s house instead. Now tell me, do you think you have not come across as Sue’s encumbrances?

Clearly, if it’s money that you want, I can offer that to you,” Anthony said in a condescending tone, “but you will need to promise me that you will break off your relationship with Sue afterwards.

Your presence is not even required at our wedding ceremony.” His voice was cold and mocking. Certainly, he expected these comments would trigger this ungrateful bunch.

“What?” Peggy yelled, unable to control her temper. What she just heard was an insult she couldn’t dismiss. She glared at Anthony and asked bitterly, “I beg your pardon? How dare you say that about us? Sue is my daughter and is part of our family. How can you expect us to give her up after your marriage? Don’t you think your request is a little crazy?”

She tried her best to continue with composure, “Come to think of it, Sue is now pregnant. What right do you have to keep me from seeing my grandchild?”

“Enough,” Anthony cut her off, a sarcastic smile lingering in his lips. “It’s not like you value your daughter at all. We both know that you care less on what will happen to her, and now, you are trying to use our marriage for your own gain. You better do what I tell you or you can continue to dream on. I know that you will have a grandchild soon, but don’t you dare use seeing Sue’s child as an excuse to get what you want. I don’t think that you would put my child’s best interest on top of your son’s,” Anthony said with resentment.

Peggy’s face turned red as embarrassment filled her. All that he said was true and she had to redeem herself or she’d lose to this battle. “How can you have me pick between my children? I love both Sue and Allen. Of course I would not choose one over the other.”

Anthony felt impatient upon hearing another lie and interrupted her immediately, “Stop it!” He glared at Peggy and continued, “You are testing my patience. If you’d agree to my offer, I will send the money to you tomorrow. But if you don’t…”

Anthony stopped for a while and gave another sarcastic smile, “I can just take Sue to live with me abroad in a place you can never find.” He threatened Peggy by his last remark.

“Mom, please just say yes,” Allen urged Peggy to agree to Anthony’s term. He was afraid that Anthony would change his mind on giving them the money if this went on. “You never really liked your daughter anyway. It’s not a big loss to disown her after her marriage,” he hastily said to Peggy.

“Once we get the money, we can do anything we want. I don’t see why we are even having this discussion. Just go ahead and disown her,” Allen persuaded his mother.

“Yes, what Allen said is definitely true,” Anthony confirmed. “You can receive the princely sum of nearly 3 millions if you agree. Just think about it carefully,” Anthony said with resentment.

Peggy looked around at each and every person in the room. She initially hesitated on a decision but finally nodded her head. “Okay, I agree to your demands.”

She then turned to Sue and tried to state her case, “I hope you won’t blame me for my decision. I do not wish to be ruthless but I have no other choice.”

Sue was not moved by this at all. She shrugged coldly and responded, “You must be happy now, right? You have sold me at such a good price. You have no right to tell me how I should feel about it.”

Sue’s entire body was shaking out of both anger and despair. The heartlessness of Peggy to state her final decision made Sue lose her final hope to her family.

Anthony was watching Sue closely and he realized the despair in her voice. “Don’t worry. I am here,” he said in a reassuring voice as he reached out to hug her.

Sue initially intended to push him away, but the warmth of his embrace was so comforting. How could she resist this soothing feeling? Soon enough she ended up burying herself into his arms.

Laura had been observing them all this time. The show was enough for her to assess the situation. She couldn’t help but comment, “From how I see it, you all came here today just for money. This is so ridiculous!”

She glimpsed at Sue, who was still inside the comfort of Anthony’s hug, and cheered her on, “Sue, let’s go. Although your family discard you, we’d be more than happy to keep you. You know that Anthony and I will try our best to take care of you. We won’t allow you to feel wronged at all.”

Sue just gave her a wry smile as she left Anthony’s embrace. Laura’s kind words sank into her and she could not help but express her gratitude, “Mrs. Clark, thank you for your understanding. I am sorry that you have to witness what kind of family I have. I am also grateful for your kindness, but…”

Sue choked on what she was about to say but she tried to continue, “But I don’t want to be a burden to you. The money, I can’t let you pay that money.”

Anthony, surprised by her remark, asked with furrowed brows, “Why?” He stared at Sue and tried to convince her, “Sue, what I said to you just now is serious. I really…”

“Anthony, stop. I have already made up my mind. Please just leave now with Mrs. Clark,” she said firmly, avoiding his eyes, and urged them to leave.

“No, I won’t leave,” Anthony answered in disagreement and reached out to her arm to stop her. “If we leave now, what will happen to you?” he said in a concerned tone. “You will end up with maltreatment again if they don’t get the money.”

Peggy, worried that Sue’s refusal will result in her loss, hurriedly butted in and instructed Anthony, “Just take her away. From now on, I have nothing to do with Sue anymore.

I hope you’re not forgetting our arrangement. If I don’t receive the money tomorrow, I will chase her up again until you make the payment.”

“You have nothing to worry about,” Anthony assured her. “I always keep my word.” He urged Sue to leave but she didn’t want to move. She was such a stubborn lady.

In a fit of petulance, he straight out carried her. Did she really think he’d agree to leave her here alone?

Leaving her was not an option. Nothing good could happen to her here.

Sue yelled as she tried to struggle from Anthony’s hold. “Let me go!” He ignored her words as he focused his way to the elevator, with Sue still struggling in his arms.

When the lift finally opened at the ground floor, a group of people patiently waiting was surprised with the sight. Sue felt embarrassed with the crowd’s different expressions. So she had to bury her face onto Anthony’s chest to hide.

His hold was firm but comforting. She could actually stay this way forever. As they approached his car, Anthony realized that she had already calmed down, hence, he joked over her head, “Is my hug comfortable? You don’t seem to want to leave it now?”

Sue snapped back into reality upon hearing Anthony’s banter. She immediately replied, “You are talking nonsense.”