Chapter 412
“At this hour?” Gregory looked at the time and frowned. “He should know that Justin isn’t home, and it’s almost dinner. Why did he come at-” “Oh, Greg. Ryan doesn’t pay us a visit every day. Don’t read too much. into it. Ryan could be here for Bethany, for all we know.” Shannon clung to Gregory’s arm.
“Shannon, are you saying that Bethany and Ryan are…” Gregory was surprised.
“You’ve been too busy with work to pay attention to your daughter. doubt you know what’s going on with Bethany.”
Shannon poked her husband on the arm and said with a pout, Bethany has always had a crush on Ryan.”
Gregory was shocked. “So Bethany likes Ryan? I couldn’t tell at all.”
“Girls can be shy. It’s not something she’ll talk about openly.”
Shannon looked abashed for her daughter.
“It’s not something to tread lightly on. Bethany’s marriage is essential to our family’s future.”
Gregory turned solemn. “Bethany is my first daughter and the apple of my eye. It’s imperative that she marry into the right family. She must pick one of the finest men in all of Savrow.”
Shannon said, “The Hoffmans belong to a handful of the rich and powerful in Savrow. Plus, Ryan is Logan’s only grandson. Even thought Ryan has an uncle, the man is too old to have children. It’s only a matter of time before the family business is passed down to Ryan.”
She had everything figured out. “Besides, Ryan is close with Justin. Our families will be brought closer with Bethany marrying into the Hoffmans.”
Gregory eased his frown as Shannon convinced him.
Although Ryan had a reputation for being a playboy, he was just playing the field, just like most guys do, especially when they were used to getting whatever they wanted.
Gregory had been there and done that. Ryan would focus on family life when he had enough of following the teenage playbook. Bethany and Ryan were in the same social class. When they married each other, the Salvador family could keep Ryan in line, away from his wandering eyes.
Ryan sat in the living room.
He had playdates with Justin at Tideview Manor when he was a kid, so he felt very much at home.
Ryan went ahead and poured himself a drink instead of waiting for the maids.
“What brings you here today, Ryan?”
Gregory and Shannon came to welcome him, even though Gregory did not usually show his face.
However, after a conversation with his wife, Gregory felt he should be there.