However, the decision to reach out to Bryson eluded Hannah.
How could they ever reconcile?
In frustration, Hannah cast her phone away and buried herself beneath the quilt.
Meanwhile, Jaylin emerged from his business discussion with Adolf, invigorated.
Lydia, having returned to the living area, chose to sit in silence, observing the proceedings.
When Jaylin caught sight of Alick, he couldn’t contain his smile.
“Your father and I have chosen the 28th of this month for your engagement to Lydia.”
With merely a week left, Lydia internally scoffed at their urgency.
Lydia looked up, feigning bewilderment.
“A week hardly seems sufficient for ceremony preparations and selecting a gown, doesn’t it?”
“You’ll select the gown tomorrow. We’ll finalize the venue then too, and dispatch the invites within the next couple of days. We can expedite the arrangements with additional payment!”
Jaylin, concerned Lydia might delay the engagement, pressed on, “Remember, this is merely an engagement, not a wedding. Formalities are flexible.”
Alick chimed in with a grin, “Absolutely, and we must find you a stunning dress for the occasion. Shall we shop for it together tomorrow, Lydia?”
Lydia, discomforted yet smiling, squinted at Alick.
“Sure.”
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“Excellent.” Alick returned her smile, deliberate in his expression.
Departing the villa, Lydia proposed to Jaylin in the car, “It’s still early. Shall we head to the company?”
Jaylin, who had agreed to accompany Lydia, suddenly soured.
“We’re unlikely to secure that project. The company visit seems futile.
Lydia countered, “You’re mistaken, Dad. Engagement or not, Phillips Group is in the red. Securing this project could fend off significant financial loss.”
Following a brief pause, Jaylin instructed the driver, “Head to the company first.”
“Understood, sir.”
Upon their arrival, Lydia accompanied Jaylin and the secretary through the company’s entrance.
They noticed the receptionist dozing off at her desk. Jaylin glanced at his watch. It was three in the afternoon. The idea of someone sleeping on the job seemed bold to him!