Chapter 109
“I don’t know, Cora called me earlier and said her period was over and she wanted me to come over and cheer her up. I thought she must feel uncomfortable because of the period.
“Before going, I went to the flower shop and bought a bouquet of white lilies. But she got really mad and kicked me out, saying I was doesn’t want anything to do with me now,” Alex said with an innocent look on his face
was crazy.
She
Isabel was sile
Hannah raised her hand, wanting to hit Alex, but put it down again in mid–air. “How can you be so naive? What were you thinking?” she exclaimed. feeling both frustrated and exasperated.
She couldn’t believe Alex didn’t understand what white lilies meant and what flowers were suitable for a girl.
Isabel smiled and said, “Mom,
1, don’t be angry Alex is just innocent. He hasn’t dated any girl before Cora. No wonder he has no idea about flowers”
Alex commued. “I don’t get it. White lilies are white and pure. Seeing them at first sight, reminded me of Cora’s innocent face.
“I sent white lilies to Cora, wanting to tell her that she is as pure as the flowers in my heart. What’s wrong with that?”
Isabel patted Alex on the shoulder. She said, “Alex, you messed up. White lilies are usually used in funerals. Sending them to your girlfriend is the last thing you should do. No wonder she was upset.”
“I never heard of that before,” Alex said, scratching his head. Now he understood where he went wrong
“How about this, Alex! Send Cora a message and explain everything. I’m sure she’ll forgive you,” Isabel suggested.
“Okay,” Alex agreed. He took out his phone and started typing a long apology, but then he realized he couldn’t send it.
“Cora blocked me! It looks like she wants to break up with me Ales said anxiously.
“Let me see” label said. She noticed the red circle on the screen. i was clear that Cora was furious “Call her and explain, she advised.
Alex quickly tried to call, only to find that his number was blocked to “She’s really mad. She’s breaking up with me,” Alex cried, collapsing into
Tabel didn’t know how to comfort Alex.
Hannah didn’t know what to say either:
At the Vates residence, Blake finished a long day of work and returned haine. He heard that Yolanda wanted to see him, so he went to find her. “What do you want!” he asked indifferently.
“Day in and day out, you are either in the company or running to the Galvez residence. Is your home the Galvez residence or the Yates residence?” Yolanda began to scold Blake as soon as they mel
Blake let out a cold laugh and said, “Of course, it’s the Yates residence. In our big family, with so many people, so much love, and such harmony, how could I not come home? Otherwise, why would I be here, right”
Sensing the sarcasm in his words, Yolanda was even angrier.
Marcy quickly stepped forward to calm Yolanda down.
After a moment, Yolanda regained her composure and said, “I called you here today because 1 have something to tell you. You should call off the engagement with that girl from the Galvez family.
“What are you saying?” Blake asked, disbelief in his voter.
Yolanda said, “I’ve found you a more suitable match, a young lady from a family that matches ours. She’ll be good for your future. The Galvez family is too insignificant. I’m doing this for your own good.”
Blake scoffed. “Do you think I don’t know what you’re up to? You and Dad forced this engagement on me against my will, and now you want to call
you take me for?” he said angrily.
“The engagement was arranged by your father based on a fortune teller’s words. 1 opposed it from the start, and I still do. I’ve already discussed in with your father, and he thinks it’s a good idea,” Yolanda insisted.
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Blake clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, but in the end, he said nothing and stormed out.
“Stop right there! What kind of attitude is that?” Yolanda shouted after Blake.
Buy Blake ignored her completely, in the past, he would have done whatever Yolanda told him. Since returning from Riverstone, however, l changed.
Make went straight to Thomas’s study. Seeing Timothy there, he held back the words he wanted to say.
| with a smile,
“Blake, what’s the rush! You actually dared to barge into Dad’s study without permission. Timothy teased w
Blake glanced at Timothy but remained silent.
Thomas then asked, “Blake, what’s the hurry? What’s going on??
Blake asked, “Dad, are you really calling off my engagement with the Galvez family!”
Thomas sand. “Yes, your mother suggested it. She said the Galvez family isn’t a good match for us. She wants to find you someone more suitable. I thought it was for your own good, so I agreed.”
“I disagree! Dad, the Calvez family saved my life. I love babel. Since she was chosen by the fortune teller, we can’t just change things, Blake insisted.
Timothy laughed and said, “Blake, what’s so great about babel She’s just a country girl. Dad is trying to find you a proper match, and you’re not
“Shut up!” Blake shouted..
Timothy was taken aback. He cursed under his breath, What an idiot If Thomas hadn’t been there, he would have let loose
“Alright, stop arguing. Can’t you two get along as brothers?” Thomas glanced at them both
After calming down, Blake said, “Dad, let’s talk about work. The Flynn Family is willing to cooperate with us on the D project,”
“What did you say?” Thomas asked with surprise. He couldn’t believe it
John had always looked down on Thomas. For decades, John had avoided any cooperation with the Yates Eamily. When Thomas assigned this rask to Blake, he hadn’t held out much hope.
Blake said. “Yes, but Mr. Flynn gave me a condition that I had to:
agree to
“I knew it That old fox would never agree easily. What important condition did you promise him? Thomas asked. If it involved trading something from the Yates family, he would never agree.
swant to call off the engagement with the Galvez family. That
“Mr. Flynn’s condition was that I must take good care of Isabel. I agreed. But you guys want to might rain this cooperation, Blake explained
“What? Is that his condition?” Thomas was shocked.
“Absolutely. Tabel has a great relationship with the Flynn family. Mr. Flynn treats her like his own daughter, Blake confirmed,
Thomas suddenly changed his attitude. He patted Blake on the shoulder and said, “Blake, I always thought it was a bad idea to call off the engagement with the Galvez family. They’ve been loyal and supportive. They’re a good match for us
”
“So, you are saying. Blake said.
“So, you should be with Isabel. The engagement was my idea, and it seems I was right. Even the fortune teller’s words can be wrong sometimes.
“Once the project is done, I’ll throw you and Isabel a big engagement party. Let the whole of Ardenfall know,” Thomas declared.
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