Britney's Choice: A Decision That Defied Her Ancestors

"Britney, what do you think of Governor John?"

In the lounge, Fritz hesitated for a long time before he finally asked his younger sister.

Britney was puzzled, but after giving it some thought, she offered her opinion:

"A remarkably capable and ambitious new governor."

"And besides that?"

"What do you mean, brother?"

Seeing the hesitant look on her brother's face, Britney suddenly understood. Her eyes widened, and she exclaimed, "You're not thinking of pairing me with the governor, are you? Light God above..."

Britney sighed and pressed a hand to her forehead. She hardly knew what to say to her brother.

For one thing, the Hohenheim Family was dependent on others right now. They were in no position to seek a marriage alliance with the head of an Imperial Autonomous Region.

And then there was the mysterious relationship between the governor and Lady Ailafia. If the rumors were true, any attempt at a marriage alliance would displease her. All she would have to do was speak to the Caster Family. Even if their father recovered, the family's hopes would soon be crushed under the attention of that terrifying prime minister.

They would be playing with fire!

Besides, she was already thirty-two, a full eight years older than John Maslow!

She had been old enough to understand the world when he was born. With an age gap that awkward, his first reaction to her brother's proposal might well be to think the Hohenheim Family was insulting him. Their cooperation over their father's recovery could fall apart entirely!

Honestly, what was her brother thinking?

It was absurd!

Britney grumbled inwardly, but forced down her anger and shook her head firmly at her expectant brother. "Brother, for the family's future and Father's safety, please allow me to refuse."

"I know you hope a