Meanwhile,Ken went to the Easton Mansion to meet Hazel’s father. He thought it would be a smooth visit with the parents.
After all,Hazel always came off as bold and commanding in front of him. She was a typical spoiled rich girl who feared nothing and no one.So naturally, he had assumed Hazel was the beloved daughter of the Easton Family,
However,the moment he stepped into the Easton mansion, he realized how wrong he had been.
The grand carved wooden doors of the villa opened slowly and as soon as he walked in,the butler gave him a cold glance.It was nothing like the respectful welcome Ken had expected. It felt more like he was an applicant showing up for a servant job.
He was embarrassed, but he did not show it. He had sat on the sofa for twenty minutes before Hazel’s father strolled down the stairs at a leisurely pace.
Hazel immediately stood up and greeted him sweetly,“Daddy.”
Mr.Easton didn’t even look at her. He walked straight to the seat and sat down,then fixed his gaze directly on Ken.
“Mr.Dixon,right?“His voice was calm but carried an undeniable pressure. “You’re in the
investment business?”
“Yes.“Ken nodded and wanted to give the business proposal he had brought along. However, Mr. Easton didn’t even glance at it. He slowly sipped his tea and said calmly, Today’s not a day to talk business.”
Ken froze,his chest tightened.
He had assumed the meeting was merely a formality to disguise a marriage alliance.However,clearly, Mr. Easton had a different idea.
“Then…what would you like to talk about?” Ken forced a steady tone,adjusted his posture and offered a polite smile.
Mr.Easton set down his teacup and asked leisurely, “My daughter’s not young anymore. When does Mr.Dixon plan to hold the wedding?What style will you use? How many guests do you plan to invite?What do your parents think?”
The barrage of personal questions left Ken speechless. He hadn’t even mentioned an engagement to his parents yet.
“… We haven’t decided yet,but I’ll make the arrangements soon,“he held back his irritation and reluctantly agreed.
Suddenly,Mr.Easton chuckled coldly. “Oh?What about your past relationships? Have you broken up with your ex–girlfriend cleanly?”
That line dropped like a stone in water and sent high waves through the air.
Ken’s pupils trembled slightly as his mind flashed to me.After a long pause he nodded stiffly. “It’s
all over.”
“All over?“Mr.Easton smiled knowingly.“Let’s hope nothing pops up in the media later.We wouldn’t want our Easton Family name dragged through the mud.”
1:34 am DDDD
Ken swallowed the heat rising in his throat and forced the words out: “I’ll arrange the engagement as soon as possible.”
For now he could only take one step at a time and see how the Easton Family responded.
Beside him,Hazel beamed and clenched her fists in excitement and smiled sweetly, “I knew you vouldn’t make me wait too long.”
(en barely managed a smile,his heart numb with exhaustion.A faint sense of unease twisted nside him,making it hard for him to focus.
The engagement ceremony was rushed into preparation and that very night,Hazel moved into (en’s villa under the pretense of“making the wedding planning easier.”
she wore a silk spaghetti–strap nightgown and deliberately stood under the brightest light in the iving room. The light accentuated her fair skin and highlighted a figure she had every reason to
e confident about.
Ken,can I stay here tonight? It’s been so long since I’ve slept beside you….” Her voice was soft and ultry,her gaze dripping with suggestion.
Ken sat on the couch. His head was throbbing from fatigue. He wanted to say no,but when he
lanced up,for a second,when I saw her loose hair and slender back,his heart skipped a beat.
For a fleeting moment,he thought I had come back.
You…“he murmured, stood up and stepped toward her. His palm even shook a bit as he reached
>ut his hand.
Hazel was surprised, then instantly threw herself into his arms,her voice coy and clingy. “You’re inally holding me,Ken. What’s been going on with you lately?Why have you been so distant with
ne?”
