said that those Callahan family elders had real power. While Adrian appeared to run the entire Callahan empire, those old foxes still held
Otherwise, why would Adrian rush to change his mind after just one visit to the Callahan residence?
Adrian sald dismissively. “She doesn’t need to know about our business.”
Juliana raised an eyebrow. “Is that so?”
Wait, she didn’t need to know?
The moment those words left his mouth, Adrian’s phone rang. He pulled it out–it was Yvette.
Juliana glanced at the screen and saw that the contact name was Yve.
Adrian looked at Juliana seriously. The wedding proceeds as scheduled. No changes.”
“You should answer your phone first,”
I suggested.
Her tone actually held a hint of sympathy for Adrian. He was the heir to Hashbourne’s most powerful family. Yet the lad couldn’t even control his own
The phone stopped ringing, then immediately rang again. Adrian had no choice but to stand. “I need to take this.”
He then walked to the balcony with his phone.
Just hours ago when he’d let her place, his attitude had been unbearably arrogant. Now he at least knew to step away, showing her some respect. The Call–ban elders‘ influence was clearly formidable.
Whatever Yvette said on the other end, Adrian’s expression grew increasingly dark. When he came back inside after hanging up, his face was grave. He glanced at Juliana, clearly andous to leave.
Juliana asked mockingly, “Her liness acting up again?
Her sarcasm showed she’d already figured out the drama queen’s playbook.
Adrian’s face dermed further, obviously displeased with Juliana’s mockery of Yvette. Nonetheless, he said nothing
He only stated. “There’s a banquet tomorrow. You’ll accompany me. I’ll have a dress sent over in the morning.”
His intention in asking her to attend the banquet was clear, it was to quash the trending news about their broken engagement, Juliana raised an eyebrow, watching him.
Adrian couldn’t stand that look. He stepped forward and gripped her shoulders. “What I said this morning was poorly considered. The wedding will proceed as scheduled next week”
He kept his tone as gentle as possible, trying to placate Juliana. If not for the interference from the family elders, he would have let her stew for a few mot days.
Adrian assumed juliana would be satisfied now. Instead, she disdainfully shook off his hands. “What do you take me for? A dog you can push and pull however you like?
This morning, he’d wanted to postpone the wedding because of Yvette. Now, it was back on schedule because of the Callahan elders.
So your dignity matters, but I have none?”
announcing the broken engagement this way, she’d made both the Larson and Callahan familles lose face. The Callahan elders were now most likely blaming Yvette for this mess. Otherwise, Adrian wouldn’t have reversed course so quickly.
Adrian’s carefully controlled expression cracked as Juliana’s temper remained unyielding.
“Them what do you want?” he demanded.
Juliana strugged “Since you hold so much power, just marry Yvette. I don’t care,”
“You-
Adrian’s anger shot through the pool.
Seeing Juliana’s complete refusal to bend, le gave up trying to coacher. He sneered coldly. “Let’s see how stubborn you can really be
If he guessed correctly, Medulin already knew the Callahan family’s position. She might act tough with him, but he didn’t believe Juliana could maintain this stance against the Larson family.
With that, Adrion left. Juliana then grabbed the air freshener with disgust and sprayed the room to disinfect the air.
