Chapter 280
Gina’s birthday party continued until evening. In early winter, right fell swiftly. The Hawkins residence was no longer bustling and lively like it was during the day and was now quiet and solemn.
From a distance, it appeared dark and dense, creating a mysterious and solerin aura.
Inside Garrick’s room, he sat at the main seat in the center, with day’s birthday lady, Gina, seated beside him, closely followed by Camellia, Garrick held a large pipe, bringing it to his lips and taking a deep puff.
He exhaled a thick cloud of smoke and tapped on the table. “What’s going on with Hannia? Can’t you, as her mother, manage to bring her back?”
Gina shook her head, appearing helpless. “Sir, you know Hannia lias always been headstrong. When she was young. I thought I could manage her, but now that she’s grown up, it’s truly impossible.”
Garrick put the pipe down. “Even if it seems impossible, you go to discipline her! Samson has come here looking for her, and I have no idea where to find her. If it weren’t for the many guests distracting him today, we would have been exposed.
“If he finds out Hannia hasn’t been home for a year, what will they think of her or our entire family? Our Hawkins family is not just any small family. We are a noble lineage, a distinguished household that cannot allow such unruly behavior.
“Samson means that his grandson is 26, and Hannia is 20. It’s time to arrange their marriage, settling an important matter for both families. So, she must be found within these two days, no matter what.”
When Garrick spoke, nobody in the room dared to say a word in response. The silence was so intense that one could hear a pin drop.
Camellia was anxious. The simple words had completely disturbed her mind. She stood up with defiance in her eyes. “Grandpa, we’ve searched for her, but she just doesn’t want to come back.
“Can’t you see that Hannia’s absence means she doesn’t like this marriage and is trying to avoid it? Why must it be Hannia? Or rather, why does Hannia have to marry into the Graves family?”
As Camellia said this, the room became even quieter. Especially the servants standing at the back, each with their head bowed, scarcely daring to breathe, afraid of getting involved by accident.
Garrick glared coldly at Camellia, and threw the glass pipe in his hand at her, where it shattered with a sharp noise at her feet. The glass shards scattered everywhere, almost hitting Camellia’s check.
Gina kept quiet, but her expression wasn’t exactly pleasant.
Garrick stood up as well, pointing at Camellia in anger. “Do you think I don’t know what’s on your mind? Hannia has never seen Nolan, but you have. You can’t stop thinking about him, and you want to take Hannia’s place in marrying him.
“But you should ask the Graves family, see if Samson agrees. He’s set on Hannia alone. He personally arranged the engagement and even named her himself. Not someone like you who’s nothing and just wants to take her place.”
Camellia did feel unsatisfied, but she knew she wasn’t strong chough yet, so she had to stay silent again, letting Garrick lecture her. “I see.”
Garrick’s anger had faded. “I command you to bring Hannia back at all costs. If she resists again, use the special methods.” Gina looked up abruptly at Garrick. “Sir, Hannia is your own granddaughter and my biological daughter. Is it really necessary to go that far?”
Camellia, however, remained unchanged, seemingly very much in agreement with Garrick’s approach her eyes filled with a sinister gleam.
Chapter 280
Noticing Gina’s reaction: Cacrick snorted coldly, Hmph. there We need to align with an outstanding family through marriage
no male heirs in our generation of the Hawkins family secure our family’s position.
As for the so–called Four Great Families of Betrico, the only one think is worthy is Morris from the Chivers family. The other three may appear glamorous on the surface, but they’re not up to our standards at all.
“But Morris isn’t an option since my dear sister fancies him too. We can only take a step back and opt for the Graves family. Fortunately, the Graves family isn’t bad either, and I have some connections with Samson
“Therefore, this marriage must absolutely be secured. I’ve explained all this in hopes that you will remember it. It’s getting late. You all should go back to your rooms. By tomorrow night at the latest, I want to see Hannia”
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