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The next day.
Kieran called Gordon and Kathy, inviting them to a meeting.
Gordon looked at Charlotte. “Lottie, we should go and see Sir Bradford. Calling off the engagement doesn’t excuse us from the formalities.”
Kathy echoed, “Gordon’s right. Lottie, you don’t have to meet with anyone else from the Bradford family, but this is Sir Bradford we’re talking about.”
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Charlotte nodded. Kathy and Gordon were right.
The Lindsey family and the Bradford family had been friends for generations, and Kieran had always treated her like his own granddaughter.
“Alright,” she said.
Kathy smiled, “Then go upstairs and get changed. We’ll head to the Bradford’s manor now.”
She nodded and then went upstairs.
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Soon, they went to the Bradford’s manor.
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The two manors were quite close–it was just a twenty–minute drive.
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Half an hour later, they arrived at the Bradford’s manor’s gates.
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The manor was enormous, occupying nearly an entire mountainside. Even after entering the gates, it took a good five–minute drive to reach the main residence.
Kieran, Jerome, Timothy, and Evelin were already waiting for them on the parking lawn.
“Hello, Sir Bradford,” Charlotte greeted him after stepping out of the car
Gordon and Kathy then got out, too.
Kieran smiled kindly, “Hi.”
Gordon stepped forward and shook hands with him. “It’s always so nice to see you, Sir Bradford.”
Evelin hurriedly stepped forward, saying with a smile, “Welcome, Gordon, Kathy.”
The two’s expressions darkened a little, and they nodded as courtesy.
“Come in.” Kieran looked at Charlotte fondly.
“Lottie, you’re even prettier than the last time I saw you.”
Charlotte smiled, “Thank you, Sir Bradford.”
Kieran adored her very much, treating her like his own.
She had been pretty, sweet, and well–behaved since little.
To Kieran, she was perfect–except for the fact that she had been crazily obsessed with Timothy, dropping everything else just to win his favor.
Deep down, he didn’t approve of them. He thought she was way out of Timothy’s league.
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But Charlotte’s infatuation with Timothy made her deaf to anyone else’s
objection.
“This way.”
The group walked inside while exchanging pleasantries.
“Lunch is ready. Take a seat, everyone.”
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Though Timothy was seething inside, he could only force a smile and attend to Gordon and Kathy.
“Mr. Lindsey, Mrs. Lindsey, have some tea.”
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Evelin pulled out a smile, too. “Lottie and Timo have been dating for so long, and they even got engaged. Didn’t we agree to hold a wedding for them after Lottie graduates?
“What happened?”
“Lottie is too young, and we don’t want to see her getting married too soon. Honestly, we want to spend more time with her before she gets married,” Kathy said. Her answer was measured because she didn’t want to make the scene nasty.
Evelin could only smile awkwardly before looking at Charlotte. “Lottie, did Timo do something wrong to upset you? I’ll ask him to apologize to you right now.”
She immediately turned to Timothy. “What are you waiting for? Apologize to Lottie.”
Timothy frowned, reluctantly compromised. “Charlotte, I know I’ve been bad–tempered these days. I’m sorry.
“Could you forgive me?”
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Charlotte looked at him, her gaze cold. “You don’t have to apologize to me. I just don’t think we are cut out for each other. Maybe it’s best if we stay friends.”
Her answer grated on him. Lowering his voice, he said, “Would you cut it out? Come out. I wanna talk to you alone.”
“Cut it out? Are you suggesting I’m making a scene? But I’m not. And I’m certainly not stepping out. Whatever you have to say, say it here. I don’t have anything to talk to you privately,” Charlotte responded.
Kieran quickly mediated, “Hey, that’s enough. I invited you here today for a meal together, and that’s all.”
Just then, a servant entered the living room. “Sir Bradford, Mr. Gregory is
back.”
Clad in a black suit, Gregory stepped inside, his expression as icy and distant as ever.
“Greg? What are you doing back?”
“I’m back for a document.”
“Have you had lunch?” Kieran asked.
“Not yet,” Gregory said.
“Great. Come join us,” Kieran smiled.
“Alright.” Gregory took off his suit jacket and walked toward the dining
room.
