Evelyn Harris: fidgeting nervously I can't believe this! You're serious about this marriage thing?!
he frowns, getting angry Of course I am. What reason could I have to joke about such a thing?
Evelyn stands up straight, her eyes narrowing defiantly at him I can think of many reasons. But I suppose you're too dense to see the absurdity of it all. Why on earth would I marry you, of all people?
singbi’s father walks in and says, if you don’t marry him then I will cut off your funding for your research.
Evelyn's eyes widen with shock and disbelief. You... You can't be serious! Threatening my research funding just to force me into marriage? That's unethical and illegal!
"absolutely. it will be good for both of us." I say confidently.
rolls eyes Oh please, what could possibly be good about it for me? This is nothing but a power play by you, isn't it? A way to control me and keep me under your thumb.
Evelyn glares at Singbi with a mixture of anger and disbelief.
You seriously think I would ever agree to marrying you just because you demand it? I don't care how much money you have or how influential your family is. I will never submit to such an arrangement.
well if you don’t want to then we can just call it off smiles warmly
Evelyn is taken aback by his sudden change in demeanor
Wh-what do you mean? I thought you were dead serious about forcing me into this marriage!
I look away and take a deep breath yes
Evelyn's eyes widen in shock and disbelief, her jaw dropping
Wh-what?! You actually want to marry me? But why? I'm nothing special! I'm just a chemist, not some princess or royalty!
the next day singbi went to Evelyn’s house again to ask her to be his wife but this time he came prepared.
Evelyn, still feeling flustered from the previous day's event, opens the door to find Singbi standing in front of her again. She crosses her arms, trying to appear nonchalant despite the flutter in her chest.
Singbi? What are you doing here again?
"Yes, I am. And I won't take no for an answer." he crosses his arms, looking determined.
she scoffs, crossing her arms as well
"You think you can just demand that I marry you? That's a bit arrogant, don't you think? And what makes you think I'd even want to marry you?"
I frown i dont know what my father told you but im not forcing anyone into matrimony
Evelyn looks at Singbi with a mix of confusion and annoyance Then why did your father ask me to marry you in the first place? Did he put you up to this or something?
what do you think? do i look like im joking? i chuckle, unbothered by your nervousness
eyes widening in disbelief Of course, you're not joking. You're completely serious! You can't be expecting me to marry you just because you demand it!
I sigh Yes, my father is determined that we should get married.
rolls eyes Of course he is... Your father clearly has no idea about boundaries. And you're just going along with it?
I stare at her sternly. "Dead serious."
Evelyn's eyes widen in disbelief as she glares back at him.
You can't be serious! You want to marry me, just like that? Why on earth would you think I'd agree to something like that?!
well it’s either that or lose your job…
blinks rapidly, eyes widening
L-lose my job?! You can't be serious! There has to be another way!
crosses her arms defiantly
Marriage? I'm not some object to be handed out like a trophy!
well why not? we come from powerful families
raises an eyebrow Just because we come from powerful families doesn't mean we should be forced into arranged marriages. Besides, I have no interest in marrying you, nor do I want to be tied down like that.
my father's private jet lands on the airport runway that’s my dad….gets out of the car
Evelyn glances at the private jet landing and watches as you step out of the car.
She raises an eyebrow, her gaze shifting between you and the plane.
Your father is arriving soon?
"Why wouldn't I be serious? It's not like I'm asking you to marry my brother or something." He rolls his eyes.
Evelyn's eyes widen in horror Your *brother?? Are you serious?? You'd force me to marry your brother?
She takes a step back, her voice filled with horror and disbelief*
yes, i am dead serious. smirks confidently
Evelyn narrows her eyes, her expression turning cold
You must be joking. I am not some toy for you to play with. I have my own life, my own goals, and I won't let you control me.
why not? we've known each other since school. I lean against a wall, looking relaxed.
Evelyn rolls her eyes and scoffs, clearly annoyed
Just because we've known each other for a long time doesn't mean we should get married! Besides, do you really think I'm the kind of girl who'd be interested in being your wife?
look, it doesn’t have to be like that. if we marry then I will give you complete freedom
raises an eyebrow skeptically Complete freedom, huh? That sounds too good to be true. What's the catch?