Chapter 1721


    Chapter 1721


    Zavier chuckled, “You’re finally catching on.”


    Skr shot back, “I was never dumb to begin with.”.


    Zavier fell silent, focusing on the road as he drove.


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    They reached a certain spot and switched cars, and after a few more minutes, they arrived at Kalene’s


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    Kalene lived in another vi area, and the overall environment was much newerpared to the one


    where Rivera’s Manor was located. Thendscaping looked good, though itcked some historical


    charm.


    It was Skr’s first visit, “This is my first time meeting your mom. Should we bring something?”


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    Zavier dismissed the idea, “You’re not seriously going to be her daughter-inw, no need to suck up to


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    Skr insisted, “It’s basic manners, though.”


    Zavier asked, “Ever hear the saying, ‘Nice guys finishst’? Sometimes you’ve got to unleash a little


    crazy, Skr. Don’t always take things lying down. If you do that, you’ll find the world bes a much


    nicer ce.”


    “Thanks for the advice. I’ll give it a shot, Skr replied.


    Zavier got out of the car first and, like a true gentleman, opened the door for Skr. “Nora’s probably at


    my house. No matter what she says, just ignore her.”


    Skr pondered for a moment, “Is she the one you and your grandpa were talking about?”


    “Curiosity killed the cat, Skr. Some things are better left unknown,” Zavier warned.


    “Zavier…”


    “What now?” he asked.


    “You’re just like grandpa said, all bark and no bite.”


    Zavier scoffed, “Don’t pretend you know me. I can be a real nightmare, even to myself. Don’t be so


    quick tobel me the good guy, or you’ll regret it.”


    “And you shouldn’t be so keen on ying the viin. Look at your friends, especially Marcus. He’s the


    picture of calm and sophistication, yet everyone shudders at his name.””


    It was the first time Skr had ever brought up his friends, and Zavier looked at her, intrigued, “What?


    Got a thing for Marc?” Skr red at him, “What nonsense are you spouting?”


    “If you like him, just tell me. I wouldn’t mind ying matchmaker,” Zavier said casually.


    “Are you out of your mind? I’ve met the guy once, how could I possibly like him? And even if I did, it


    doesn’t mean he’d return the feelings,” Skr retorted.


    “So, if he did like you back, you’d go for it?”


    “You really know how to pick your moments,” Skr said, turning to walk away.


    Suddenly, Zavier grabbed her arm, “Touched a nerve, have I?”


    Skr fumed, “Right now, I just want to make enough money to bring my sister to the Capital. I don’t


    have time for romance, least of all with a man I’ve only met once.”


    “Alright, next time we’ll hang out together. Give you a chance to fall for him,” Zavier teased.


    Skr’s face flushed with anger, “Are you so desperate to get rid of me that you’re pushing me onto


    other men?”


    Biting her lip in frustration, Skr said firmly, “Zavier, I’ve told you I won’t cling to you. As soon as we


    can get out of our families’ ns, I’m ready to call off the engagement. You don’t have to rush to hand


    me off to another man.”