Anna's POV
"If you like the first gentleman, you can simply meet the second one briefly," Elizabeth explained with self-satisfaction. "And if you don't like the first one, then you can focus on the second. It won't take too much of your time."
I resisted the urge to roll my eyes, maintaining a polite smile that felt plastered to my face. "I'm really busy these days. I'm still young. Is this really necessary right now?"
My mother immediately patted my back, her touch gentle but insistent.
"We're starting the search now because who knows how long it might take to find the right person? The more people you meet, the higher the probability of finding someone you like."
A sense of futility washed over me.
"There aren't more than these three, right?"
"All of my card-playing friends say they want to introduce you to someone," my mother replied, dashing my last hope of escape.
