With Declan having laid his cards on the table, Diplomat Hubbard saw no reason to beat around the bush any longer.

"That's correct. What you want is simple: persuade Mr. Montel and marry my daughter," Diplomat Hubbard said with a smile, trying to lighten the mood. "Dr. Adamms, both of these matters are quite easy for you. Just give a nod, and I can have your lab up and running again immediately."

Declan glanced at him: "Then you'll have a long wait ahead."

With that, Declan turned and left.

Watching Declan's departure, Kathrine, who had been in the room, could no longer contain herself and ran down from the second...