he told her, nothing seemed to change Rowan's mind. He invited Sullivan's family over for dinner so th

, at any time Richard and her parents would arrive. As she was about to leave her room Javier called to inform he

y, Charlene?” She queried, holding a

Javier is outside

s to Charles. Do you perh

he reached a car drove into the garage. She sighted Bryant and his wife alighting from the car without Richard. Charle

lled out while la

approached him with a big smile plastered

ool today, I was

m ok

er carried the text books on the mo

emurely. She couldn't tell him the truth, apparently Javier hadn't gotten over his feelings yet. Telling him that her parents were arranging a marriage between her and a

e murmur

rd in the backseat but he wasn't looking. “I have to go n

ar driving into the mansion. Charlene concluded in her

Ye

rson. Charlene, don't forget to get his autograph.” H

ved Javier a goodbye before heading into the mansion. Her predi

She shrugged incuriously, she walked over and when she looked a

the only empty chair beside Richard's. It was the only chair left, she didn't hav

to get close to him but Charlene ignored him as if he never existed. She strutted to B

e ordered her to leave with an eye gesture. She had never done anything like that before, she rarely entered the kitchen because maids were hired to always be at their services all the time. She looked at Flavia as she

without sparing anyone a glance. Charlene returned

drinks. Charlene smiled cheerfully at Bryant's humorous j

child already?” Luciana eve

alfway to her mouth, she chuc

can't wait to have you as my daughter

you take him around.”

.” Bryant said, almost everyon

arlene stood u

n their mansion. “I think we've met before.” it sounded m

then it's a coincidence.” She mo

shrugged ap

g to say to him, she expected him to say something like ‘I can't marry a college lady’ but Ri

e the call. On the phone, Henrietta informed her she'd be waiting for him at a hotel which she'd sent the addr

don't have anything to say I think we should go back in because I have nothing to

a deep conversation when they arrived at the dining

at he wanted to tell their parents as both of them

adjust my schedule for the week. Well, I genuinely want the wedding preparation

Awkward silence took over the room a

rles interrupted in

to waste time that's why I want the wedding preparation to start now.” He averted his gaze to

red. Richard directed his

He sm

I agree, moreover my examination ar

ld get along this quick. Leave everything to me to handle. The invitations will b

g. Make yourself available tomorrow darling, my

ing he said surprised her. Her heart r

eers!” The tips of the flute cluck, they sipped their drinks. Charlene was drowning in a pool of confusion, she was l

wedding gown for her… what do

re going to do that.

e excused herself from the room. Charles drew his

e sound of Richard's phone. He glanced at his father helplessl

now. It's impor

owan and Bryan

ting for him, she had sent more than ten threatening messages. Richard didn't have a cho

ghted instantly and trudged inside. Just what s

ou doing here?” Richa

She made Miguel sit on the sofa, she raised to Ric

ansion!” His eyes were cold but Henrietta wa

be friendly to your ex wife, remember we share memories.” She moved he

t you

ack now. I know you haven't gotten over me yet, let's forg

e, you know how much I hate your gu

eems like you changed the password, the card isn't working either. My luggage is in

nds to his pockets. “I'm pretty sure she did

arkened with suspicion while lifting a

are nothing, you should get that straight into your empty skull. I'm done with you and so, stay a

popped up

ore. Our son is going to have another mother very so

't give up on us.” Sh

ard knew what Henrietta was capable of and he

ave you, no one will. I can't watch anyone taking my plac

our w

ed toward the door. “Mark my word, Richard. I'm the only one f