With a single sentence, the stalemate was broken.
Wiliam, momentarily taken aback, seemed to remember his long–overlooked eldest son. Though Graham had always been frail, his health had improved significantly in recent years.
My father, too, was struck by the realization. After years without contact, William’s eldest son had grown into someone calm,
composed, and undeniably capable–far surpassing Victor, whose judgment had been clouded by emotions.
The two elders exchanged a knowing look and silently reached an understanding.
However, Victor looked utterly dumbfounded, his expression priceless as he swayed on his feet, barely able to stand.
Before he could utter a word, William had already made the decision:
The engagement between Victor and me would be annulled and replaced with an engagement between me and Graham.
Victor and Yvonne were free to pick a date for their own engagement ceremony.
At last, a resolution was reached.
For the first time in a long while, I felt a flicker of satisfaction.
The first step of my plan had gone far more smoothly than expected. This was the power of choosing the right ally.
No sooner had the dust settled than Victor stormed into my family’s estate.
Having finally secured the woman he adored, he should have been off celebrating. Yet here he was, ready to cause trouble instead.
I turned to Emily, my tone icy. “Victor Harlow and stray dogs are not allowed past the gates.”
From outside the villa, Victor’s furious voice boomed, “Mia Grant, have you lost your mind? I’m warning you out of kindness-
Graham is a useless cripple! If you know what’s good for you, end this engagement immediately! Otherwise, you’ll regret it for
the rest of your life!”
Amused and in high spirits, I didn’t even bother to glance in his direction.
I calmly opened my messaging app.
“When do we begin the next move?”
My ally was proving to be far more strategic than the hotheaded man raging outside.
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I replied, “No rush. The best part is yet to come.”
+15 Bonus
Before Victor killed me in my past life, he said a lot of things.
Most of them were a blur now.
But one line stood out: “If it weren’t for you–if it weren’t for the Grant family–Yvonne and I could have lived a loving life together, basking in wealth and glory!”
I couldn’t wait to see how he and Yvonne Sullivan would live their “loving life,” basking in “wealth and glory.”
In an exclusive private club, the wine flowed freely.
“The emerging markets in the southern region hold incredible potential. It’s promising that Victor Harlow is personally leading the expansion, but is bringing along his influencer girlfriend really appropriate?”
“Why not? Isn’t Yvonne Sullivan a social media star? She’s perfect for promoting the brand!”
