My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 120

"Oh? It appears my wife has already consented to marry me?" Duke teased, his smirk widening as he raised an eyebrow at Kisha. He had expected to employ a few more tactics to win her over, but to his delight, it seemed unnecessary. Suppressing a laugh, his eyes crinkled into crescents, brimming with satisfaction.

One thing led to another, but the result left him deeply satisfied. Duke had been aware of his burgeoning feelings for Kisha for some time, but he exercised caution, not wanting to frighten her away. He couldn’t help but attribute part of the outcome to the Scarlet Honey.

Not only did it assist in their awakened abilities, but it also unexpectedly propelled his relationship with Kisha to the next level. However, he couldn’t deny that his shameless antics played a role in the mix as well.

"How could I refuse when you’ve practically dragged me into a shotgun wedding?" Kisha quipped, her protest half-hearted as she playfully threw the remark at Duke.

"A shotgun wedding, you say?" Duke arched an eyebrow in amusement, but Kisha ignored his teasing. Resting his chin on his fingers, he continued, "If you’re suggesting this is a shotgun wedding, how about we start by making a little dumpling first, and then I’ll consider going for the real deal? Hmm?" Duke teased once more, eliciting laughter from his parents and grandfather at their playful banter.

As Duke’s words sank in, his family members tilted their heads in confusion, and the Patriarch voiced the question lingering in their minds. "Didn’t you two just do that inside the room, which led to this abrupt wedding?"

Duke cleared his throat, gathering his thoughts to explain to his family. "Grandpa, it’s not what you think. We were just dealing with a situation related to our awakened abilities and conducting some experimentation. As for the wedding, well, I’ve reached an age where marriage seems fitting, especially given the current state of the world.

I figure securing a wife now ensures a stable future for our next generation. Plus, I can’t risk some random guy snatching Kisha away if I leave her on her own," Duke explained, unable to resist teasing Kisha at the end, eliciting an eye roll from her.

When Kisha heard the word "experimentation," she couldn’t help but recall what they did inside the room. Her stomach churned, and her toes curled inside her shoes. She couldn’t tell if Duke had chosen that word intentionally or if he was simply explaining his point, but either way, it had a strong effect on her.

Duke’s cold fingers on hers snapped Kisha back to reality. She looked down to see him slipping a stunning ring onto her finger. It was a rare blue diamond, cut into a perfect rectangular shape, surrounded by smaller rare pink diamonds. The intricate cutting technique of the blue diamond created a mesmerizing, abstract glimmer as the light hit its many facets.

All these exquisite gems were set in a delicate blend of white and pink gold, giving the ring an ethereal appearance.

"This is my grandma’s prized possession, the Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Ring. When Grandpa had it designed for her, it was estimated to be worth around $25.8 million," Duke explained as he gently slid the ring onto Kisha’s finger. He admired the sight of the ring on her hand, a symbol of their union and a cherished family heirloom.

"I hope you don’t feel like I’m mistreating you because we’re not having a formal wedding just yet," Duke said, looking up at Kisha with a playful glint in his eye. He kissed her hand where the ring rested, honoring his late grandmother and showing respect to his new wife, his eyebrows raising teasingly.