It was a bright, sunny day.
Sean arrived at Riverside Restaurant and sat in the outdoor dining area, taking in the tranquil beauty of the Hudson East River. A cool breeze brushed against him, bringing an immense sense of comfort.
After waiting for around ten minutes, Betty finally arrived in a floral dress. The first thing she did after sitting down was sincerely apologize to the young man. The general's daughter, who had been raised with excellent manners, had always been punctual. It was only because she had sat before her vanity for a long time, turning things over in her mind before leaving, that she had been delayed.
Betty understood what her father wanted. Her domineering general father, whose word was law at home, hoped to personally choose a suitable husband for her—General Ross had once looked down on Banner, believing he was not manly enough and had nothing on his mind but science and experiments.
Before Sean had appeared, she had also had a suitor named Leonard Samson. He was a psychologist and Betty's colleague at Culver University, with considerable academic achievements. Even so, he had failed to win General Ross's approval.
Not until the last family dinner had her father's appreciation for Sean become obvious. The general was discerning and demanding, rarely expressing his views so openly. Betty could not help but grow curious—what admirable qualities did that young man possess?
After their brief interactions, Betty had found him witty, gentle, and sunny in disposition, without any vices or bad habits. He was ambitious in his career as well. Judging purely by outward qualifications, he was indeed an impeccable choice for a spouse.
After hesitating for a long time, she had decided to follow her father's wishes and try getting to know Sean as a friend. As