Lydia swiftly grasped the essence of those words, a sly grin forming on her lips.
“Looks like he’s itching for trouble, doesn’t it? Is he scheming to wed me into the Shaw clan before they catch wind of it?
So that the Shaw family’s fortune magically transforms into his own?” she questioned with a raised eyebrow.
Hannah hummed in affirmation.
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Lydia fumed, “He’s lost in his daydreams. Once the Shaw family catches wind that the alliance would mean being burdened with the Phillips family’s six billion debt, they’ll be out for his blood!”
Hannah chuckled, “It’s not that dire. My hunch is he might be handicapped.”
Lydia found amusement in her friend’s words.
“I can’t fathom what goes on in his mind. How audacious of him to accumulate a six billion debt! If my dad gets wind of this, he’ll not only break his legs… No, breaking his legs won’t satiate my dad’s wrath. Perhaps I should spill the beans to him first?”
Hannah intervened, saying, “No, it’s not the right moment. Your triumphant days will come but it’s not now. You must play the role of a docile and unassuming girl, conceal any signs of trouble.”
“Fine, fine,” Lydia conceded.
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“Rest assured, I can play the obedient role for now. Let’s weather this storm first!”
Bang! Bang! Bang!
In the midst of their conversation, an abrupt knocking echoed on the door.
“Shh!” Lydia swiftly lowered her voice.
“I have to end this. It’s likely my brother returning. I’ll reach out to you later.”
She swiftly hung up the phone, concealed it beneath her pillow and waited in anticipation.
The knocks on the door outside grew more insistent and louder than before.
“What’s all the noise?” Lydia groaned at the disturbance, tousling her hair and slipping into her slippers.
Venturing out, she wore an expression of annoyance, appearing as if she had just been roused from a profound slumber.
Upon spotting Henry, her irritation escalated.
“What’s the matter with you? It’s the dead of night and you’re wide awake. Don’t others deserve their rest?”
“Come with me!” Without hesitation, Henry seized Lydia’s hand. While a hint of alcohol lingered on his breath, he didn’t seem excessively intoxicated.
Nevertheless, he clutched Lydia’s hand firmly, ushering her outside.
“Come with me! We’re heading to the Shaw family immediately. It’s time for your engagement! Let’s arrange the wedding right away!”