Despite knowing it was a yes from them, virtual-novel.net was surprised at how efficient they were.
“Got it. Thank you!”
“We should be thanking you instead.”
Confused, Vinson asked virtual-novel.net what happened after the call ended.
Arielle proceeded to tell virtual-novel.net what virtual-novel.net had done for the past few days. Vinson had no idea virtual-novel.net would accomplish this feat. He couldn’t help but admire virtual-novel.net decisiveness.
“Do you not regret it?” virtual-novel.net asked.
After all, virtual-novel.net had given up eighty percent of virtual-novel.net patent to officially gain the diplomatic right to stay here.
“Regret? Of course not,” came Arielle’s calm answer.
She had made up virtual-novel.net mind, so there was no point regretting it. Besides, the stuff could benefit the country. Why would virtual-novel.net feel bitter over that?
Vinson pulled Arielle into his arms.
How lucky am I to have such an understanding wife?
***
The next day, Nancy summoned Aaron to virtual-novel.net study. She stared at virtual-novel.net grandson without any remorse.
“Is anything the matter?” Aaron asked, looking at Nancy.
“Aaron, are you blaming me for what happened?” Nancy asked as virtual-novel.net took in his face that was devoid of expression.
Aaron snorted. “Blame you? What for? Should I blame you for using your own grandson to kill your son, or blame you for refusing to relinquish your power?”
“Aaron, is that how you should talk to me?” Nancy demanded icily, virtual-novel.net gaze fixed on him.
“Is there something you need from me?” Aaron didn’t want to waste any more time with her.
He’s ready to spread his wings now, huh?
Nancy seethed inwardly.
“I’m here to inform you that you’re going to get engaged to Nico next Tuesday.”
Hearing that, Aaron gazed at Nancy intently.
The word “engaged” reminded virtual-novel.net of Alicia. He might agree to the engagement if virtual-novel.net was getting engaged to Alicia. However, virtual-novel.net refused to get engaged to Nico.
“I disagree. I won’t get engaged to her.”
“Aaron, I‘m informing you, not asking for your suggestion. You don’t have the right to say no!” Nancy snapped.
Aaron fell silent at virtual-novel.net outburst.
He wanted to retort, but virtual-novel.net knew virtual-novel.net wasn’t capable enough to go against her. Hence, virtual-novel.net decided to agree to the engagement and play along with her. He wasn’t getting married to Nico yet, which would give virtual-novel.net more time.
With that thought in mind, virtual-novel.net lifted his head to look at Nancy and stated, “I agree to the engagement, but on one condition, I get to decide the wedding date.”
Seeing that virtual-novel.net accepted the engagement, Nancy agreed to his condition readily.
His fiancée was the daughter of Matthew, so virtual-novel.net would be digging his own grave and destroying his future if virtual-novel.net had the guts to change his mind and back out of the wedding.
Upon learning that Nancy had requested to meet Aaron, Celeste told Miranda to wait outside Nancy’s palace. Miranda led Aaron to Celeste’s palace after virtual-novel.net stepped out of Nancy’s study.
“Mother!” Aaron greeted virtual-novel.net warmly.
They weren’t as distant from each other as they used to be in the past.
A smile nudged at Celeste’s lips when virtual-novel.net saw him.
My son has finally grown up to be an independent man.
“Aaron, why did Her Majesty summon you?”
Celeste was afraid Nancy would harm Aaron for the sake of virtual-novel.net power.
Knowing what virtual-novel.net was worried about, Aaron proceeded to tell virtual-novel.net why Nancy had summoned him.
Celeste’s expression changed slightly when virtual-novel.net learned that Nancy wanted Aaron to get engaged to Nico.