Seeing Xyliana follow Quinton, Sophia hurried to catch up.
Noticing Quinton’s long strides didn’t slow for Xyliana, Sophia, a bit miffed, whispered to Xyliana, “Xyliana, Mr. Bronson’s taking you to dinner, so I’ll sit this one out. Just go with it, and I’ll be home waiting for the scoop.”
Xyliana glanced at Sophia, realizing this was the one–on–one chance she’d been talking about. Sophia’s plan for today was spot on. She had to seize the day, no matter where he took her, she needed to make the best impression.
Soon, they were out of the mansion, the three of them at the main entrance, waiting for a car.
Quinton looked at Xyliana, his tone cool. “Thanks for dropping by to see the old man.”
His polite words made Xyliana blush and she dipped her head slightly. “It’s nothing. I am your fiancée, after all. Visiting your grandpa is what I should do.” It was the first time she’d said it out loud, and her heart was pounding.
The word “fiancée” made Quinton’s face even darker. He’d been against this marriage from the start. It looked like it was time to settle things but not right now.
Just then, the driver pulled up, and Quinton simply said, “Get in.”
“Sure thing, let’s do this,” Xyliana said, surprised he wasn’t objecting.
Sophia was also excited, planning to watch them get in before taking off in Xyliana’s car.
But at that moment, Quinton’s face was as cold as ice. He raised an eyebrow slightly and said plainly to Xyliana, “I never said I was going with you, did I?”
Those simple words froze Xyliana’s smile. “What… did you say?” Her mind raced, ‘What does that mean?! Is he not having dinner with me? But he did agree with Glenn earlier.’
Quinton wasn’t one to repeat himself. After a glance at his watch, he said, “I’m swamped. Besides the time I spend with Grandfather, I’m booked. Won’t be joining you today. If you’re up for dinner, we can pencil it in for another time.”
He doubted she’d ever get the chance. With a cold laugh to himself, Quinton didn’t offer Xyliana any more explanations and just turned and left.
Xyliana felt like she’d been dumped in an ice pit, her face going palo.
Sophia was also shocked and blurted out, “Mr. Bronson, but Mr. Glenn Bronson just-”
Before Sophie could finish her sentence, Quinton gave her a look that could cut ice. Even Sophia clammed up, not daring to utter another peep.
With a cold once–over and seeing her silence, Quinton then strode through the door like he owned the place.
Xyliana stood there, dazed, watching Quinton’s back disappear. Her sweet daydream shattered in a heartbeat.
“Xyliana, did he just bail like that?” Sophia didn’t dare to chase after Quinton, so she just turned back, looking at Xyliana with a mix of confusion and. disappointment.
Xyliana was swimming in disappointment, but she wasn’t about to admit she felt embarrassed, or that Quinton didn’t want to have dinner with her.
She stubbornly reassured herself, “It’s cool. He’s probably worried about Mr. Glenn Bronson, that’s why he couldn’t make it. But he was thoughtful enough to book a table for me, so that’s that.”
“That’s that? Do you have any idea how tough it is to get a chance to see him? Are you really okay with letting such a golden opportunity slip away?” Sophia couldn’t help but sound a bit urgent.
“What were you thinking? Didn’t we come here today just for a chance like this? Mr. Glenn Bronson’s words were clearly trying to help you. Why did you
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give up such a great opportunity so easily?” Sophia looked at Xyliana, her face a question mark.
Xyliana knew very well how hard it was to meet Quinton. But her pride wouldn’t let her chase after him, so she swallowed her discomfort and said bitterly, “It’s fine, I know what I’m doing. Quinton agreed to meet another day, so let’s just leave it at that for now.”
Even though Xyliana felt uneasy inside, she could only force a bitter smile to comfort herself.
“But you can’t just…” Sophia wanted to say more, but then noticed that Xyliana’s mood was off.
“Alright then, didn’t you want a big meal? I’ll take you there now. Let’s go.” Xyliana ducked her head to hide her eyes from Sophia and opened the car door to get in.
Seeing that it was too late to say anything, Sophia had no choice but to give up and followed her into the car, leaving the place.
However, Xyliana was pretty determined and didn’t get into the car Quinton arranged for her. Instead, she drove her own car. The feelings she had while leaving the Bronson family’s tree–lined avenue were a world away from when she arrived.
Both Xyliana and Sophia had lost their mood to enjoy the scenery. Just as they were about to drive out of the gate, they suddenly saw a black car coming
from a distance.
Xyliana instinctively snapped back to reality. This was the Bronson residence, and whoever was coming in must be a guest of the Bronsons, otherwise, they couldn’t have gotten past the gate security. Out of curiosity, she slowed down her car as the black car sped by.
Sophia couldn’t help but glance at the passing car. But in that instant, she paused. She saw Rosalie’s face. She frowned, “Xyliana, was that Rosalie in the
car?
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