Chapter 1717

Patrick's words made a lot of sense. The fact that Janet's true identity would bring about criticisms from the public was indeed an issue. That being said, the Salman family was able to hold up against all that. Baxter wasn't pleased that Patrick was using that to reason with them. Baxter's response made the light in Patrick's eyes dim. "Baxter, we're doing this for Janet's sake. As long as we stick together and work together as a family, everything will be fine," Patrick said. Baxter's face fell. "So, what you're saying is that if Chantelle doesn't accept your suggestion, your family will come at us?" A faint smile spread on Patrick's face. "Of course not. But we have the marriage agreement from back then. If the Nellson family's reputation takes a hit, I have no control over what the Nellsons will do. "They handed me some power over the family only because they thought that I'd be able to maintain the family's pride." Once he failed to maintain the family's reputation, t