Chapter 200 Zachary is Second-Hand Goods
Besides, Isabella is the biological daughter of the Taylor family.
Such an excellent woman would be the most suitable daughter-in-law for the Baker family.
Grace was quite satisfied with Isabella.
"But I don't like her personality," Zachary said.
Isabella was indeed excellent, but not as sweet and gentle as Bianca.
He felt he didn't like Isabella and wasn't very willing to marry her.
"Personalities can be adjusted over time," Grace said. "What's important is that marrying her can bring the greatest benefits to the Baker family."
From everything that happened at the birthday party, it was clear that Isabella was not only exceptionally intelligent but also very bold.
"With a perfect wife like Isabella, plus Isabella's relationships with the Brown family and the Parker family, Zachary, after you take over the company, Isabella can help you manage it."
This was what Grace most wanted to see.
Hearing this, Zachary's eyes flickered slightly.
"A perfect wife..."
Indeed, Isabella deserved that title.
Although he didn't like Isabella, marrying her could definitely bring him many benefits.
He was no longer a child. He would indeed take over the company in the future and have his own career. Perhaps he could try to accept Isabella—this was a more mature and rational choice.
After thinking it over, Zachary frowned and said, "Mom, if you really like Isabella that much, I'm willing to reluctantly marry her."
Seeing him relent, Grace was very happy. "That's right."
"I can go directly to the Taylor family and tell them about breaking off your engagement with Bianca. Bianca was just a cuckoo in the nest anyway. This engagement should belong to Isabella. Returning it to Isabella is only fair."
Zachary said nothing.
He had already accepted the idea of marrying Isabella, so there was nothing more to say.
Grace said to Zachary, "Pick an engagement date. After the SAT, we'll arrange your engagement with Isabella."
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When Isabella returned to the Taylor Villa, she saw a car parked at the entrance that didn't belong to the Taylor family.
She took a second look, and the maid sweeping the ground at the entrance told her, "Ms. Isabella Taylor, this is the Baker family's car. Grace has come to visit."
Isabella raised her eyelids slightly, acknowledged with a sound, and didn't care much.
After all, Grace's visit probably had nothing to do with her.
She was about to walk into the house when something occurred to her. She looked at the maid. "What did you just call me?"
"Ms. Isabella Taylor." The maid looked at her honestly and said, "Mr. Taylor told us to call you that. Mr. Taylor said that from now on, you and Bianca should be distinguished."
Isabella smiled, said nothing more, and continued walking into the house.
Actually, Hayden was quite clever.
Hayden had discovered she could bring benefits to the Taylor family, so even her status had risen.
This made her even more curious about whether she was really Hayden's biological daughter. If not, she wondered what expression Hayden would show when he learned the truth.
The thought was actually quite exciting.
Isabella stepped into the living room and, as expected, saw a noble lady sitting on the sofa.
The lady looked even more elegant and dignified than Olivia. This must be Grace.
Hayden was also there. Seeing her, he beckoned to her, "Sheng'er, come here. Dad has something to tell you."
Isabella walked over. "What is it?"
Hayden pointed at Grace to introduce her: "This is Zachary's mother. She came today to discuss your marriage with Zachary."
Isabella was stunned. "My marriage with Zachary?"
Was this a mistake?
Wasn't Zachary with Bianca?
Just then, Grace looked at her, a smile appearing at the corner of her mouth, and greeted her warmly: "Isabella, hello. I'm Zachary's mother."
Looking at the bright smile on Grace's face, Isabella couldn't smile herself. She only said politely, "Hello."
Grace continued, "Isabella, it seems I came at a good time. I wanted to discuss this with your father, but since you're here, I'll tell you directly. The main purpose of my visit is to finalize your marriage with Zachary as soon as possible."
"I know you must be very surprised to hear this news, but you don't need to be too surprised, because this marriage should have been yours all along. Now we're just returning what belongs to you..."
Isabella stared at her, dazed and surprised, her expression somewhat out of control.
Grace paused mid-sentence, seeing Isabella's astonished look.
It seemed Isabella was indeed shocked by such a huge surprise.
This was within her expectations.
Zachary was excellent. Many girls had pursued him since childhood. She knew that after Isabella returned, she must have wanted to reclaim this marriage arrangement, but because Zachary never liked her, she was somewhat powerless and could only watch Zachary be with Bianca.
Now that Zachary wasn't with Bianca anymore, Isabella must be extremely happy.
Grace smiled and continued, "Our Zachary said the engagement can be held three days after the SAT ends. Do you have any objections to this arrangement?"
Isabella: "..."
Any objections?
She had big objections!
Isabella frowned and said, "There's one thing I think you've got wrong. First, I don't like Zachary at all! I never thought this marriage arrangement should be mine! I never had any intention of competing with Bianca."
"Second, Zachary just made a high-profile appearance with Bianca at the birthday party yesterday, showing affection in front of so many people. In many people's eyes, he's already Bianca's man. But now you come to me and say you want me to get engaged to Zachary? Do you think I, Isabella, am someone who's willing to take anyone's second-hand trash?"
"So, Grace, I advise you to have some self-respect and stop bringing up such disgusting things. You should leave now. Trash like Zachary might appeal to other women, but I, Isabella, could never be interested in him."
Grace was stunned.
"..."
The entire living room fell silent.
After saying this, Isabella turned to go upstairs.
Grace had never expected Isabella to say she didn't like Zachary at all, nor that she would call Zachary second-hand goods and trash. She immediately became so angry her voice changed: "Isabella! Stop right there! What did you just say? Say it again!"
Isabella stopped as she asked and looked back at her with the same cold indifference.
"I said I don't want to get engaged to Zachary. I don't accept this marriage arrangement. Grace, are you satisfied now?"
"You..." Grace was so angry she almost spat blood.