Overwhelmed by the Billionaire’s Persistent Pursuit

Chapter 529: Her memory was vague, but she remembered feeling the same way long ago. Once upon a time, she had been as confident as Sigrid. Born into a noble family, well-educated with a good personality, she had always believed no man could resist those qualities. Even though she knew Arlo had once loved someone else, she had dismissed it, thinking that everyone had a past. She decided to let bygones be bygones, believing they could have a fresh start. She truly loved Arlo. She had never imagined that she wouldn't be able to capture his heart.

However, Arlo had only ever truly loved that woman. No matter how hard she tried to win his love, all her efforts were in vain. Erica shook her head and sighed heavily. She then spoke gently, "Sigrid, love is not an easy emotion to deal with. You should know that once you fall in love with someone, it will be difficult to forget them. Even time doesn't help with forgetting. Think about it. What makes you think he will stay committed to you for life if you can't even win his affection after seven years?" Suddenly, Sigrid understood what Erica meant.

Erica had asked her out to tell her that she wouldn't be accepted into the Lopez family. But how could that be? Sigrid had thought Erica wanted to meet with her to discuss her future within the Lopez family. Instead, Erica was politely rejecting her. She shouldn't have been so excited. Reluctantly, she asked, "Mrs. Lopez, you haven't given Milton and me a chance together. How do you know I will fail? Are you going to oppose us being together?" Erica offered a bitter smile. "I oppose? Would it even matter if I did?" She regretted her harsh words toward Sigrid, feeling both sad and apologetic.

She never meant to say those things. She was simply afraid of her only son getting hurt. Sigrid appeared taken aback, sensing that Erica's words weren't directed at her. Erica shook her head, snapping back to the present. "I didn't mean anything else by it. I just don't want you to endure the same hardships I faced. Life is long, and following someone else's path is agonizing. You're young, and you have countless opportunities to find your own happiness. Happiness is essential for living a fulfilling life.

Why invite trouble upon yourself?" gⱯlnσνℓs．c, a world of tales Having spent her entire life chasing Arlo's love without success, Erica had long since been disheartened. She had let go of that unrequited love, and now she yearned to prevent another foreseeable tragedy. She had made mistakes and didn't want others to suffer the same fate. It was evident that Milton held no affection for Sigrid. Suddenly, Sigrid rose, her face clouded with determination. "Thank you for your concern, but I won't give up. I'll prove to you through my actions that I can make this work.

I will make Milton love me and see my worth." With a deep bow to Erica, Sigrid raised her eyebrows defiantly. "Let's wait and see. I'll be taking my leave now." With that, Sigrid exited the room with poise. Erica watched Sigrid's retreating figure, shaking her head in resignation. In her youth, she had been just as stubborn, impervious to persuasion. She used to be like that. . . .