"My parents are not as rich as you, Sir. Since they died, I had to be independent. But that’s what made me strong," Philip said sadly.

But a second later, his hands clenched into fists. His gaze was tinged with confidence.

"My skills are not many. I can only fight, swim across the strait, or jump from a plane. But I can make sure that your daughter is safe with me."

"So you have nothing to support my daughter?"

"Dad," Barbara grimaced.

Philip blinked stiffly. "I have an apartment and some ...