Didn’t they go bankrupt and move abroad?
“Exactly, but they’re back now, and it looks Like they’re planning a comeback.”
Curiosity somewhat lacking, Lydia picked up her glass and questioned, “And what’s this got to do with Bryson?”
“He and the Green family’s daughter used to date.”
“What!”
Lydia spat out her water in surprise, eyes wide as she looked at Brayden.
“Are you serious?”
Quick to dodge the spray, Brayden continued, “Yes, it was years ago, right after Bryson graduated. It wasn’t well-known.
“So, let me get this straight. She wants to rekindle things with Bryson?”
Brayden nodded, confirming, “Seems like it She’s been asking about him, I think she still wants to reconnect.”
In that instant, Lydia seized Brayden’s collar, demanding, “And what did you tell her?”
“Whoa, easy!” Brayden caught Lydia’s hand, reassuring her.
“I told her Bryson was taken and that she should leave him be. She hasn’t contacted me since.”
Relieved, Lydia released her grip and told Brayden, “Well done. But know this. If you ever let her meet Bryson, we’re through. Got it Witnessing his girlfriend’s intense reaction, Brayden quipped, “You’re not siding against me just to defend Hannah, are you?”
“It depends on how you act. Betray my friend, and I’ll be your first enemy,” she shot back.
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That evening, they’d arranged to meet at a restaurant. Bryson arrived with Grace.
Upon spotting Lydia, Grace and she embraced warmly.
“So, you’re off to Hoijery as well? Fantastic! Let’s travel together and surprise Hannah!”
Beaming, Grace took Lydia’s arm.
“Absolutely, I’ve even got a present for her!”
The women conversed animatedly while Brayden and Bryson discussed Valmere’s business landscape and the matrimonial schemes of the Mitchell family.
“The Mitchell family are insatiable. Even in their current prime position in Valmere, they’re not content. They even want Grace to marry into another family!”
Annoyed, Brayden added, “Good thing I found out in time and thwarted that arrangement. Anger would have been pointless otherwise.”
Glasses clinking, Bryson said with icy resolve, “They’re spoiled by their success. If they dare repeat it, I’ll show no mercy.”