Chapter 957 The Gathering Storm

• Kate Penrose was breathing heavily, her emotions running high. After taking a deep breath, she immediately launched into a tirade against Chadwick Fullner: "You claim her parents wouldn't agree, but have you ever spoken to them? Have you expressed your determination to protect her and ensure her happiness for the rest of her life? You have done nothing! You haven't even taken the initiative to meet her parents, and you even declined when they expressed interest in meeting you. Their impression of you is based on hearsay and rumors. They must have formed a certain opinion of you. Have you ever considered explaining yourself to them, or have you simply accepted their judgment? The more you behave this way, the more they will perceive you as timid, unable to face reality, lacking courage, and relying on others."
• "Yes, you are correct. The past is unchangeable, but the present and the future offer numerous opportunities for you to strive for. Why not seize them? You may have come from a rural area, but that should not hold you back. Your current accomplishments surpass many others. Xiao Xiao may have assisted you in the past, but you have already repaid her. Your current success is a result of your own intelligence and hard work. If you were to present this to Mr. Wembley and Mrs. Langston, and assure them that you have achieved all this without their assistance, and that you believe you can make Xiao Xiao happy, do you truly believe they would object? At the very least, they would give it serious consideration, right? They are not unreasonable individuals. However, in the current circumstances, not only do they, but even in my eyes, you appear completely indifferent, even displaying a dislike towards Xiao Xiao. Perhaps you are only using her, while she naively throws herself at you, disregarding the consequences. Who would want to see their daughter treated in such a manner? Have you ever taken any of this into consideration?"
• "My uncle and others oppose this because they fear you are only interested in money and not concerned about Xiaoxiao's happiness. Ask yourself, are you that kind of person? When you are with Xiaoxiao, is it truly for that reason? With your capabilities, you can greatly assist Regal Peaks in overcoming its current situation and thriving. As long as you treat Xiaoxiao well, she can be happy. Do you believe they do not wish to see this come to fruition? What have you done to counter this opposition? You have done nothing, not even willing to voice your thoughts, simply sitting there imagining that the entire world is against you and your relationship with Xiaoxiao. So, what steps have you taken to combat this resistance?"