Chapter 2 The Harris Family Marries Without Inquiries on Background

Upon hearing Preston’s voice, Sophia walked over to him, reached out and took his arm, then looked up and smiled at the stunned Grandma Lewis and Manager Zack.

"Grandma Lewis, Mr. Zack, this is my husband, Preston Harris."

As the words fell, Preston couldn't help but glance at Sophia. Although they had just registered their marriage half an hour ago, Sophia called him “husband” without batting an eye.

Manager Zack's face turned ugly as he looked at the handsome man in front of him.

He sneered and mocked, "So you found a broke pretty boy, no wonder you refused my marriage proposal. Sophia, you really don't know what's good for you!"

"Alex Zack, from Rising Pacific Co." Before Sophia could retort, Preston's deep, powerful voice resonated.

"What a coincidence, I didn't expect to meet Manager Zack at my wife's house."

Before Sophia could react to whom he referred to as “wife,” Preston's hand naturally rested on her shoulder, pulling her closer into his embrace.

"You…are?" Alex Zack immediately restrained himself.

"I often hear Oliver mention you," Preston's gaze swept past the man, with a smile that was not quite hostile.

"Oliver..."

Alex’s face flashed with a hint of shock, staring at Preston with a touch of fear, losing all his arrogance.

“I think I have something to do... I'm leaving now."

He glared viciously at Grandma Lewis, then left in frustration and slammed the door.

Seeing the 30,000-dollar dowry slip away, Grandma Lewis vented her anger at Sophia.

"Do you still see me as your elder? Our family has basically raised you for nothing! Just like your mother, you hastily got married to a disreputable man. Marrying a poor, inferior pretty boy like that, you will only suffer! How does that compare to the bright future you’d have with Manager Zack?"

Hearing her mother being insulted, Sophia clenched her fist, about to speak, only to hear the man's cold voice beside her.

" A man with two mistresses, gambling problem, and infertility?" Preston chuckled meaningfully, "The future is indeed promising."

Grandma Lewis did not expect Preston to know Alex so well, and said in a harsh tone, "What do you understand, what's wrong with men being a bit lustful!"

Sophia looked at Grandma Lewis and smiled, "In that case, this good man is left to you, my husband and I are in a hurry to go home."

Sophia ignored Grandma Lewis, and quickly packed her luggage.

In front of Grandma Lewis, she linked arms with Preston and left the building.

The faint fragrance from the woman beside him made Preston, who rarely got close to women, surprisingly unbothered.

It wasn't until they reached the bottom of the stairs that Sophia let go of Preston's arm. Her face blushed slightly, took a step back, and thanked Preston, "Mr. Harris, thank you for today."

"It's nothing." Preston's gaze swept over her fair skin and a hint of blush before calmly looking away.

No wonder she was so anxious to get married; staying in such a household would only devour her.

Preston’s assumption was correct. After her mother remarried, Sophia had been living under someone else's roof. Ever since her mother got pregnant, her stepfather’s family, especially her mother’s mother-in-law, Grandma Lewis, had repeatedly mocked Sophia for not getting married and even introduced all kinds of unsuitable men to force her into marriage, while making things difficult for her mother...

Her mother was caught between her mother-in-law and daughter, the already pregnant mother had several fetal movements, and her health deteriorated.

Sophia didn't want her mother to worry, so she decided to choose someone for flash marriage.

Just then, her teacher introduced Preston is to her, who was said to have a low salary and was an ordinary employee of the Cloud Industry branch, but he was known for his reliability.

Just half an hour ago, the two had just returned from the Civil Affairs Bureau with their marriage certificate.

Not wanting to take up too much of Preston’s time, she quickly said, "Shall we go?"

Preston nodded.

Before long, Preston's car arrived at the Oceana Wind Tower.

He didn’t get out of the car but handed a bank card and the key to their new home to Sophia.

"This is my salary card and the key to our new home. You go up first, I have something to take care of and will come back later."

Taking the key and card, Sophia felt a sense of relief and reassurance that everything had fallen into place.

"Don't worry, we'll split the expenses, and I'll save the rest of the money for you," she smiled. "What would you like for dinner? I’ll cook.”

"No need, my work keeps me busy. I come and go early, so just take care of yourself and don't wait for me to eat," Preston said calmly, “If you need anything, you can call me."

Sophia nodded, "Well then, can we add each other on Whatsapp?"

After scanning the code, Preston's Whatsapp profile picture popped up, a simple, clean image of light and shadow.

Sophia bit her lip, hesitated, then decided to save his contact as 'Husband.'

Preston accidentally caught a glimpse, noticing the slight blush on the young girl's face.

After Sophia got off the car and her slim figure disappeared, Preston dialed Oliver's number.

Two minutes later, the passenger door opened again.

Oliver got in, staring in disbelief in the direction Sophia had left.

"Bro, did you really get married? That girl just now is my sister-in-law?"“Mm."

Preston lit a cigarette, "I'm not used to driving your car. You drive"

Preston, worried that Sophia might recognize his identity, had asked Oliver to find him a car worth ten thousand to use temporarily.

Oliver smirked, thinking that compared to a Maybach, it’s no wonder Preston couldn’t get used to this car...

"Why did the old lady choose a girl with such an ordinary background? If she finds out you're the heir to the Harris Group in the future, she'll be shocked..." Oliver lamented.

Preston glanced at him and said lightly, "The Harris family doesn't care about background when marrying."