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 said, “She doesn’t need to know about our matters”
Stella raised an eyebrow. “Oh? Is that so?”
She doesn’t need to know… Just as those words fell, Ethan’s phone rang. He glanced at the screen, it was Lillian.
Stella 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 Stella. “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 choice, 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 place, 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.
She wondered what exactly Lillian was 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.
Stella asked sarcastically, “Did she have a sudden relapse?”
The ridicule in her tone was unmistakable, she had long figured out the classic tricks of a scheming woman. Ethan’s face. turned even darker. He clearly disliked Stella’s sarcasm toward Lillian, but he chose not to respond.
He simply said, “There’s a banquet tomorrow. You’ll accompany me. The dress will be delivered to you in the morning”
His meaning was obvious, he was going to use this event to publicly quish today’s rumors about their broken Stella 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 planned in a week.”
His tone was as gentle as possible, as if he were coaxing her. If not for the interference would have kept her waiting longer. In his mind, Stella should be pleased now.
from the Keene family elders, he
But instead, she pushed his hands off her shoulders with disdain. “What do you take me for? A dog? Something you can command however you please?”
In the morning, the wedding was postponed because of Lillian. Now, it was back on because of the Keene family elders.
“So, 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.
No loubt, the Keene family elders were blaming Lillian for all this. Otherwise, Ethan wouldn’t have changed his mind so quickly.
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Chapter 13 Want to proceed with the wedding no way
Stella’s response was effortless “Since you’re so capable, why not just marry Lilliant I really don’t care
“You”
Ethan’s rage flared instantly.
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Seeing that Stella 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. Stella, with a look of utter disdain, grabbed an air freshener and sprayed the room. purging the air of his presence.
