Classic Novel
Chapter 1899 Forced Marriage
Chapter 1899 Forced Marriage
The village chief snorted coldly, "Not someone with a mere ornament, a vase, or a porcelain figurine."
"She's not an ornament," Gareth retorted sternly, barely containing his disdain which visibly irked the village chief.
Finding a suitable candidate with a romantic inclination willing to accept the arrangement had been challenging.
Despite all the persuasions and urges, Gareth remained steadfast.
They circled the same argument, yet it all boiled down to that one sentence.
"I acknowledge my shortcomings. Therefore, I am unworthy of Anna."
A vortex of anger swirled inside him, and the village chief was about to explode with rage.
Gareth stared at him and said earnestly, "Before the finals, I already knew this time would be different. It was Anna who told me."
The village chief's fury softened as soon as he heard Anna's name.
Could it be that Anna informed Gareth about today's examination?
No, there was no way…
He kept it from everyone to ensure the fairness of the competition.
Even the referee only learned the test questions right before today's event, resulting in impressive outcomes.
So, how did Gareth know about this?
Gareth smirked and continued, "Princess Anna didn't mention the content of the competition. However, she mentioned a task you assigned her beforehand."
The village chief's heart dropped and went cold at the statement. Even though Gareth didn't explicitly mention what it was, they shared an unspoken understanding.
The plan was for Anna to frame Gareth at an opportune moment, disqualifying him from the upcoming matches.
However, the scheme failed due to Elisa's ingenuity and Anna's troubled conscience.
As a result, Gareth managed to advance to the finals.
He caught a whiff of something suspicious.
Why would someone resort to unethical means to disqualify themselves?
Was it solely to avoid borrowing from Nomadic Odyssey?
On what grounds did the village chief assume Gareth would advance to the finals?
Ultimately, Elisa snapped Gareth back to reality from the ordeal.
The village chief had aged, and his age was catching up with him.
Could it have been that he intended to identify a successor through this competition?
Someone who could both marry Anna and assume his role.
If so, being an outsider, Gareth would likely not have been a suitable candidate.
If Anna had framed Gareth, he wouldn't have only lost this opportunity. Their relationship would have been entirely severed.
Anna would have been more open to considering other promising young men if she hadn't insisted on marrying only him.
The village chief didn't anticipate that, at the very last moment, Anna wouldn't follow through with his plan.
He thought Anna couldn't let go of Gareth, which allowed Gareth to go into the finals.
However, it was more than that.
Anna had actually had a change of heart.
She didn't want to interfere in their relationship or act against her conscience. Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.
After hearing Gareth's explanation, the village chief scowled.
He was still determined to make Gareth yield.
At that moment, Anna pushed the door open and knelt before the village chief.
"Father, I've never asked you for anything in my life. Please don't push Gareth, and don't push me into this, either. Gareth and Elisa love each other deeply, and Elisa is a remarkable person. I won't be happy marrying someone who has already given his heart to another. They are destined to leave," Anna's voice quivered as she spoke, tears welling up.
The village chief's heart ached as he embraced her.
"Dear child, please stand up and talk," he said, his voice taking on a gentle tone.
Tears stained her face as Anna was gently lifted to her feet by the village chief. His heart ached as he looked at her.
He looked up and saw Elisa walking close behind, standing beside Gareth.
They were indeed a match made in heaven.
They locked eyes in a meaningful exchange, confirming their safety. This unspoken connection eased their anxieties and allowed them to breathe a sigh of relief.