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Keith smiled and shook his head. “It’s alright. As long as I see your doing well. I’m at ease.”
She smiled in response and didn’t say anything more.
Keith continued, “By the way, did you know that Hackett’s engagement banquet is coming up soon! He even sent me an invitation because I’ve had previous collaborations with Mr. Clayton.”
“Is that so? I didn’t know, Well, congratulations to him. I don’t really care.” She feigned to be indifferent.
Actually, Keith was doing this on purpose. He wanted to test Valeria’s attitude toward Hackett to see if he still had a chance.
Just as Keith was about to speak, Valeria interrupted him, saying “Keith, I know what you mean, and I understand your feelings toward me. But it’s not possible between us anymore. I told you earlier, don’t waste your time on me. Sherri is more suitable for you. You two have a much longer history together. No matter what, you should choose her.”
Valeria completely shut down any possibility for Keith to respond. She did not give Keith any chance to explain.
Keith looked at her silently. He wanted to say something but hesitated. He could only watch quietly.
He really didn’t want to give up, but Valeria wasn’t willing to give him any chance.
“I have other things to attend to. I’ll leave now.” Valeria smiled and nodded, then turned and left.
As she walked away, Keith couldn’t help but ask, “You’d rather go on a blind date and marry a stranger you don’t know than
choose me?“.
Even though Valeria would not be with Hackett, she still didn’t want to choose Keith. Keith didn’t know where he fell short.
Valeria stopped in her tracks, turned back, and said, “Yes. I’ve already let it go. No matter what, we’re not suitable for each other. There’s no need to waste each other’s time.”
With that said, she left without looking back
Keith wanted to ask her why, but he couldn’t see her anymore.
He slammed his fist down hard on the nearby desk. His lips were pressed tightly together.
Soon, it was the end of the month, the day of the engagement banquet arranged by Clayton.
Hackett sat in his office with his long fingers tapping on the desk rhythmically. It seemed like he was waiting for something.
On the side was the suit tailored by the designer for the engagement banquet
There were still two hours left until the engagement banquet, but Hackett hadn’t even changed his clothes. By now, the Maddox family was probably already at the hotel, searching everywhere for him
His other phone was
turned off, and no one could reach him.
He left this phone, patiently awaiting the DNA test results from Melvin.
Suddenly, the phone rang.
He glanced at it and was slightly disappointed. It wasn’t Melvin, but Tyler.
Hackett calmly answered the phone and put it on speaker.
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“Mr. James, where are you? The Maddox family is going crazy looking for you. Mr. Clayton is in a rage, and he’s taking it out
on me.”
“If that’s the case, then just bear with it,” Hackett said, a hint of a smile playing on his lips,
On the other end of the line, Tyler was almost frantic. “You’re still in the mood to tease me now. What are you planning to do? The banquet is about to start. If the DNA results show that Vileria isn’t the daughter the Maddox family lost, how will this end? You’re risking too much!”
Tyler was really at his wit’s end, but his loss showed no signs of urgency. He was on pins and needles.
“If that’s the case, I’ll go ahead with the engagement, Hackett replied.
“But is there still time? Mr. Clayton might not look kindly upon you right now. He’s practically fuming. He’s not in a good. mood. Tyler urged.
“I have my plans.” Since Hackett had chosen to do this, he had already figured out how to explain things to Clayton.
Tyler replied, “Alright, then I’ll continue holding the fort. By the way, doesn’t Elsie know about our plan? Why does she seem so anxious with Clayton? It looks like she really doesn’t want this engagement banquet to be ruined.”
Hackett chuckled. “I don’t care about her feelings. I just need to achieve my goal.”
“Understood“”
At the same time, Tyler hung up the phone and looked at the anxious family behind him. He pretended to be clueless and
innocent
“What’s going on! Have you found Mr. James?” The Maddox family asked in a hostile tone.
Tyler shook his head. “No, Iwan’t reach him on any of his three phones. I really don’t know where he could be. I escorted him back to his place last night.”
Elsie, who was being comforted in Rhonda’s arms, looked embarrassed. Rhonda said soothingly, “Elsie, don’t worry. Hackett won’t run away. He wouldn’t abandon someone as wonderful as you. There must be something urgent that he’s caught up in. Let’s wait a bit longer.”
Clayton shouted, “Could someone forget about their own engagement banquet? Mom, please don’t add to the chaos here. Go rest somewhere else!”
Clayton looked at his daughter with a pained expression. “Elsie, Daddy will definitely find an explanation for you. If he backs out of the engagement today. I’ll make sure he regrets it!”
Elsie remained silent. She leaned against her grandmother’s embrace.
What was going on with Hackett? Why didn’t he show up! Could he really be considering canceling the engagement like
this?
Wouldn’t it be humiliating for herself? If word got out, people would say that Hackett looked down on her and ran away on the day of the engagement. Wouldn’t this damage her reputation for at least a year in the high society?
Elsie felt that if Hackett did not handle today’s matter properly, she would be laughed at by the entire socialite circle for at least a year.
Clayton walked to Tyler. He had long seen through Hackett’s thoughts.
Pulling Tyler to the side, he gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, “Don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to. Tell Mr. James that if he doesn’t show up, his aunt’s shares will never be returned. And he’ll have a new enemy in the business world, me. Also, I will withdraw my shares from James Group! I want him to experience what true regret feels like!”
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Tyler looked innocent: “Mr. Maddox, please calm down. I really don’t know where Mr. James is. I’ve been looking everywhere, too. It’s no use getting angry with me here. I’m innocent…
“Get lost! Go and find him right now! Clayton roared,
Tyler turned and left, not wanting to stay any longer. After all, his acting skills weren’t great, and he was afraid he might give. himself away.
Meanwhile, at the CEO’s office of James Group.
Hackett leaned back in his chair, waiting for Melvin’s call. Last night, Melvin personally called him, promising that the results would be ready before tonight.
Suddenly. The phone rang in the quiet office. It was so piercing
Hackett didn’t hesitate to answer, his expression serious. “Tell me the results!”
On the other end of the line, Melvin said, “Mr. James, the DNA test results between Valeria and Ben show no biological relationship. In other words, Valeria is not Ben’s daughter.”
Hackett’s dark eyes were filled with anticipation. “And what about the DNA results between Valeria and Clayton?”
