Beautiful Tyrant

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A/N:

In this story the character names belong to Stephenie Meyer but the inspiration and chapter titles come from William Shakespeare's epic tale, Romeo & Juliet.

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Chapter 37 But now, my lord, what say you to my suit?

Mike Newton was sitting in Charlie's office, across the desk from him, an emissary from his father. He was smiling pleasantly, if a little vacantly, and Charlie felt a pang of remorse for even considering this union between him and his daughter. Mike was more mature in years but he was no match for his daughter in common sense and wit.

"Bella is still quite young, Mike. I'm not so sure she is ready for marriage," Charlie said.

"I'm more than happy to have a long engagement, Charlie," Newton responded, countering his argument successfully. Maybe not so dim-witted after all.

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End Note:

Next Update: Monday 29th August