Chapter 13 Want to proceed with the wedding no way
One had to admit, the elders of the Keene family were quite capable.
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Although Ethan appeared to be in charge of the entire the Keene Group, in reality, those elders still held significant power. Otherwise, why would Ethan rush back to the Keene estate, only to hastily change his decision again?
Ethan <b>said</b>, “She doesn’t need to know about our matters”
Ste raised an eyebrow. “Oh? Is that so?”
She doesn’t need to know… Just as those words fell, Ethan’s phone rang. He nced at the screen, it was Lillian.
Ste cast a casual look at the phone, and the name Lilian in the contact list stood out clearly.
Ethan’s face hardened as he looked at Ste. “The wedding will proceed as scheduled. No changes.”
“You should probably take that call first.”
As she spoke, there was a hint of pity in her voice. The heir of Rivermount most powerful family… And yet, he couldn’t even decide his own marriage,
The moment Ethan hung up, Lillian’s call came through again. With no other <b>choice</b>, he stood up. “I need to take this.”
Without another word, he stepped onto the balcony. Just a few hours ago, when he had left this ce, he had been brimming with arrogance. Now, he actually knew to avoid her and show some respect. The power of the Keene family elders truly was impressive.
<b>She </b>wondered what exactly Lillian <b>was </b>saying on the other end of the line. Ethan’s face grew darker and darker. When he returned inside, his expression was grim, and he looked as though he was in a hurry to leave.
Ste asked sarcastically, “Did she have a sudden rpse?”
The ridicule in her tone was unmistakable, she had long figured out the ssic tricks of a scheming woman. Ethan’s <b>face</b>. turned even darker. He clearly disliked Ste’s sarcasm toward Lillian, but he chose not to respond.
He simply said, “There’s a banquet tomorrow. You’ll apany me. The dress will be delivered to you in the morning”
His meaning was obvious, he was going to use this event to publicly <b>quish </b>today’s rumors about their broken Ste raised an eyebrow, watching him.
engagement
Ethan couldn’t stand the way she looked at him. He stepped forward al gripped her shoulders. “What I said this morning was thoughtless, the wedding will proceed as nned in a week.”
<b>His </b><b>tone </b>was as gentle as possible, as if he were coaxing her. If not for the interference would <b>have </b>kept her waiting longer. In his mind, Ste should be pleased now.
from the Keene family elders, he
<b>But </b>instead, she pushed his hands off her shoulders with disdain. “What do you take me for? A dog? Something you canmand however you please?”
In the morning, the wedding was postponed because of Lillian. Now, it <b>was </b><b>back </b>on because of the Keene family elders.
<b>“</b><b>So</b>, your dignity matters, but I don’t have any, is that it?”
By announcing her decision to break off the engagement in this way, she had publicly embarrassed both the Reed and Keene
families.
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Chapter 13 Want to proceed with the wedding no way
Ste’s response was effortless “Since you’re so capable, why not just marry Lilliant I really don’t care
“You”
Ethan’s rage red instantly.
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Seeing that Ste showed no intention of yielding, he didn’t bother coating her anymore. With a cold sooff, he said. “Let’s see how long you can keep up this act
If the Keene family had already made their stance clear, then Patrick had surely been informed as well!
She might act tough in front of him, but Ethan doubted she could be this defiant in front of the Reed family. Without
another word, Ethan stormed out. Ste, with a look of utter disdain, grabbed an air freshener and sprayed the room. purging the air of his presence.