Cole had already figured out the Harper family’s intentions, but he hadn’t expected them to stoop this fo
Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Kate. Years ago, she had used the same sleazy tricks to race Sepera’s husband
And now, looked like she was trying to pull the same stunt on the Jensen family
Waching his clueless, wide–eyed nephew, Cole casually covered the top of the wine glass.
You haven’t been feeling great lately. You’d better skip the all.”
Just then, faint piano music Boated down from the attic, almost like a quiet reminder not to meddle.
Grace had clearly known about this plan all along
Zane hesitated for a second. “Uncle Cole, it’s fine.”
He raised his glass and said to Grayson. “Mr. Harper, I missed our previous meeting because of some personal matters. Let me offer you this drink to make up for it.”
“No need to be so formal. School should always come first. We completely understand,” Grayson replied warmly, obviously impressed with Zane,
Zane downed the drink in one go and continued, “And for this second glass, I want to apologize, I already have someone I care about. So unfortunately, there’s no chance for anything to happen between me and your daughter”
The Harper family’s faces turned stiff in an instant. Orayson was quick to smooth things over. “No worries. You’re close in age, even if it doesn’t turn into anything romantic, you can stil stay tilends, right?”
Nydia twisted the hem of her dress, caught completely off guard. She hadn’t expected him to be so blunt. He won’t leaving hat even a sliver of hope. What if the girl he liked was Grace? When would she do then?
Judging by looks alone. Grace e was flawless.
Careilly, Nydia asked, “If you don’t mind me asking. What kind of girl caught your eye, Mr. Zane?”
“She’s my girlfriend back in Norelia. We’ve been together for three years now. Things have always been solid between us,” Zane said plainly. “We were young, so we didn’t tell our families vet. I didn’t expect them to start setting up an arranged marriage without asking me. I really am sorry for the misunderstanding”
Hearing that, Nydia finally relaxed a little. Good–It wasn’t race. She didn’t care who it was, as long as it wasn’t her.
For all she knew, the girlfriend could some random nobody. Sure, they might be close now, but there was no way the powerful jensen family would let a common girl marry in
In her mind, it was perfectly normal for a man like Zane to have a few llings before marriage. As long as she was the one who married him in the end, that was all that mattered “That’s okay. I understand, Nydia sald sweetly.
After dinner, Zane and Cole left the Harper residence,
Kate quickly yanked Nydia acid, “What do we do now? His uncle’s here, too. We couldn’t get him to stay the night!”
some friends at a club tonight. I’ll get close to him when
“Mom, don’t panic,” Nyda said “I already thought about that. That’s why I used a lower dosage. I found out he’s planning to meet some i the drug kicks in. I’m heading out bow to change clothes.”
She ran upstains and slipped into something sexy. “Don’t worry, Mom. Tonight, ba’s mine for sure.”
Meanwhile, Grace was quietly disappointed Tonight’s plan had fallen through. Nydia might not get another chance like this.
Just then, Grace’s phone buzzed with a group char
I from “The Tib.”
Log Gracie, tonight we’re tacering a party at Shilly’s talebrate qua coming back!”
Michelley: “Weals, right, beat. Watch sur, your uncle’s
Lorraine replied with an angry emoji
show up and drag you home again. Het you still have bruises from last time
Lords: “Relax, my uncle’s overseas! Tonight we’as free! Gracey, I’m getting ten made modals for you!”
Gracie” “Now you’re talking! I’m sticking around till the bittes end tonight, no matter what!“
drace quickly cranged and leaded straight for the club. The moment she walked in, the girls tackledbes with hug
“Gracie, spill in -did you finally land you man?”
Grace wiggled her fingers, flashing the diamond ring on her hand treat guya todier another day. We’ve alway Michelle’s eyes i
swidened. “That task heard from loward that Cole’s the type who never messes with
Are you sure he wanting to tch you up all along?”
