Lydia burst out laughing.
“Did you see my dad’s face just now? His expression when he tried to take the ring was hilarious.”
“This is just an appetizer,” Hannah said with a smile.
“The real show starts later at the party.”
Meanwhile, Jaylin headed straight to his study. He wasn’t a fool. He sank into his chair and called the Shaw family.
It was Adolf who answered.
“Jaylin! Why are you calling at this time?”
Contrary to the other man’s cheerful tone, Jaylin’s voice was laced with worry.
“The engagement can’t happen today! We need to postpone it!”
Adolf’s first thought was that Jaylin regretted the whole arranged marriage.
“Jaylin,” he said anxiously, “we already agreed on the date. All the preparations are finished. Why are you backtracking now? Do you think you can just toy with the Shaw family as you like?”
“No, no! That’s not what I mean at all! You’ve misunderstood, Adolf.”
Jaylin rushed to explain himself.
Unfortunately for him, Adolf wasn’t interested in hearing him out.
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His voice was cold when he said, “If they are not getting engaged today, then the marriage is cancelled. There is no need for our business cooperation to push through, either!”
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Jaylin panicked upon hearing that.
“Of course, they are getting engaged today! Listen to me first, okay? Brayden came earlier, and he said that he’s attending the party, too. I’m just worried that…”
“What are you afraid of?” Adolf demanded, not the least bit worried about Brayden.
“Once the engagement becomes official, everyone in Valmere will know that Lydia is going to marry into the Shaw family.
Even if the Davis family has the support of the Mitchell family, they would have to be mindful of their actions.”
“You’re right.” Jaylin took a deep breath to calm himself.
“You’re right! I was just thinking too much.”
Adolf glanced at the clock on the wall.
“It’s about time. We should head to the hotel.”