But Roo’s tone didn’t sound like he was kidding at all!
Carl swallowed nervously, "Mr. McMillian, your betrothal to Serena was arranged by the elders. If you cancel it tonight, it’s like embarrassing the Collins family... It’ll ruin the long–standing friendship between the Collins and the McMillian families..."
That was the real kicker!
Roo was silent, just quietly watching the traffic outside the car window.
"Mr. McMillian, I know you don’t like Serena, To be honest, I don’t like her either, and I find her contrived and hypocritical. Compared to her, I find Ms. Rosemary much more likable! But this isn’t just about you and Serena, it’s about the two big families, the Collins and the McMillian..."
Thinking about Phillip lying in his sickbed, Carl knew he would flip his lid if he found out.
"Mr. McMillian, could you maybe reconsider?" Carl made a last–ditch effort to persuade him.
But Roo just turned his gaze, saying nonchalantly, "Get the gifts ready, we’re going tonight."
"Mr. McMillian?!"
Carl knew once Roo made up his mind no one could stop him, but he still plucked up the courage to say, "Even if you don’t care about the Collins family, regardless of your friendship with David Collins, or Serena...at least think about the old man’s feelings?"
Not only would he lose his great–grandson, relations between the McMillian and Collins families would fall apart, and he would be called untrustworthy..
How could the old man cope with such a blow?
But Roo didn’t change his decision.
Carl knew further words were futile, feeling helpless.
Mr. McMillian’s engagent won’t be decided by anyone. If the old man forced his hand, it would backfire....
If anyone’s to bla, it’s Serena. Her behavior today didn’t earn Mr. McMillian’s favor, it made him call off the engagent...
"Let’s not tell my grandpa yet. I’ll tell him myself when he’s feeling better."
Did Mr. McMillian an to break the news to Phillip after everything was done?!
But news like calling off an engagent would spread fast. When Phillip found out, he must be very angry. They could only hope the news would take its ti to spread. Phillip’s heart couldn’t take
another shock..
Kenneth and Louisa finally waited until Rosemary ca ho. They eagerly sat her down at the dinner table, heaping food onto her plate.
Serena, red–eyed from crying over Phillip’s situation, didn’t dare show her face. She lied that she had already eaten and hid in her room.
She was afraid of what her parents would think of her if they found out....
After dinner, Rosemary chatted with her parents a bit before heading upstairs to bathe.
Kenneth and Louisa were chatting on the sofa, when suddenly, a servant ca in with news.
"Sir, ma’am, Mr. McMillian is here!"
The reporting servant was a bit panicked, as Roo was a big na in high society.
He was known to be cold–hearted and ruthless. He held sway over all darkness and light, and not just him, all servants would cower in his presence...
Kenneth and Louisa exchanged wordless glances. Roo? Why was he here? Could it be....
Did he know Rose was back?
It hit the fan...
"Quick, show him in." Kenneth was a bit flustered, exchanging a glance with Louisa. What were they going to do?
Erik didn’t dare delay and personally led him in.
Soon, Roo and his entourage entered the room.
Dashing and sharp–eyed, his well–tailored suit fit his status.
His presence was like a king ruling the world, radiating a powerful aura the mont he appeared.
Following behind him, a couple of his underlings were clutching onto a bunch of pricey gifts, which they put down before heading out to wait by the door. Left alone now, Carl stood by Roo, acting all respectful and stuff.
"Hello, long ti no see."
Roo had a cold personality and didn’t talk much. Even his greeting was steady and rigorous.
"Roo, what brings you here today?" Louisa was the first to react, looking at the gifts he brought, she put on a warm smile. "It’s great you ca. Thank you for your gifts."
"Roo, co take a seat. Soone, get him a cup of coffee." Kenneth called out in a friendly tone,
"You haven’t visited us since your bro left the country. Let’s catch up tonight."
"Roo, have you eaten yet?"
"I have." Roo replied, still as polite as ever.
"It’s been a while, but you seem even more mature and steady..." Louisa looked at him, finding Roo very likable. Tall, handso, competent, he was basically flawless.
On the second floor. Serena had planned to chat with her parents after Rosemary had gone up to her room. That way, she could strengthen family ties and indirectly find out if they knew about Phillip’s
situation.
Just as she opened the door, she overheard two maids discussing about Roo’s appearance.
After carefully asking them, she found out Roo had co to her house!
Her legs turned to jelly, and she was so frightened that she almost couldn’t stand still. "Miss Serena?"
Martha went up to help her in a hurry, "Are you alright?"
"Martha!" Serena grabbed Martha’s hand, her voice full of panic, "Roo’s here, in the living room..."
"He must have co because of what happened today! If my parents find out, about how I almost got his grandpa killed... What should I do?."
"Don’t freak out, let’s see what he says first."
"No... there’s a difference between him spilling the beans and coming clean." Serena quickly weighed her options and blurted out, "I’m going downstairs to apologize to him!"
"Miss Serena, don’t do anything rash." Martha tried to hold her back, "Keep your cool, let’s see what’s happening downstairs first, you listen to !"
Kenneth and Louisa exchanged a glance. Miss Collins... could they be referring to Rose?
Roo was well–inford, could he already know that the Collins’ real daughter was soone else?
And Serena was just an adopted daughter?!
It seed like he had sothing to say. Louisa spoke first, "Roo, this whole thing happened out of the blue, we didn’t get a chance to tell you, this story dates back quite a while..."
Roo thought she was referring to the previous engagent, he nodded, patiently waiting for her to continue.
Louisa recounted in detail about the hospital fire, then said, "We only recently found Rosemary, and haven’t yet announced her identity to the public. Rosemary’s grandparents still don’t know about this, we didn’t an to keep you or the McMillian family in the dark."
Roo was shocked.
Car was shocked, too.
Louisa knew that at this stage, it was impossible to keep things a secret, so she said, "Edith, go ask Rosemary down."
Carl looked at Mrs. Collins, then at Roo, what’s going on? Roo’s fiancee isn’t Miss Serena, but
Miss Rosemary??
Then this wedding... should be called off even more.
Roo wouldn’t even accept the highly accomplished Miss Serena he knows, let alone so girl he doesn’t know from a small village.
Miss Serena is top–notch in both talent and looks, and has been praised by the big shots in the capital.
But Miss Rosemary...
Roo’s gaze deepened, as if he was thinking about sothing.
Having just finished her shower, Rosemary ca downstairs when she heard her mom calling for her, without giving it a second thought.
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