Chapter 400

Mark grinned. "Then, you should strike while the iron's hot." Amanda replied, "If you think the Knights are a good match, then I'll get to work on it right away." Mark nodded. "The Knights may not have as much money as we do, but their family's been deeply involved in the Chamber of Commerce for generations. Now, they've got a vice president among them. That says a lot about their influence. "If we become their in-laws, maybe they can give us the boost we need. Do you think I might finally be able to compete with Tristan?" Amanda quickly agreed. "Tristan's impressive, but honestly, marrying someone like Cassandra wasn't the wisest choice. She's all looks and has no background. She's easy to handle and won't do much to help him get ahead. "But if you can land a spot on the Chamber's board—or even become a director—your status will rise right alongside theirs!" Amanda and Mark exchanged a look, both breaking into satisfied smiles. After Amanda and Kylie ironed out the details, the