Sir Victor raised an eyebrow, but Oliver continued before anyone could interrupt.
"Father… with all due respect, that's ridiculous. You're talking about Cora here. A woman who values self-respect. A woman who's been through enough. And you want me to convince her to be with Williams? The same Williams who jumps from one woman to the next without thinking twice? The same Williams whose reputation alone could send Cora running in the opposite direction?"
Williams frowned but stayed quiet.
Oliver didn't stop. "Let's not pretend here. Cora knows Williams. She knows him too well. That's why she'd never consider him, even for a second. Do you remember when she visited our house that first time?"
Sir Victor stayed silent.
