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“I’m busy,” Audrey refused again..
“Then make time,” Dn insisted.
“I can’t,” Audrey retorted.
“Audrey, do you think I won’t deal with you?” Dn’s tone grew even colder.
“Then go ahead and try!” Audrey shot back defiantly, ring at Dn with an arrogant attitude.
This vivid and radiant side of Audrey was something Dn had never seen before. Now, fully revealed in front of him, it made his gaze deepen.
Just then, Aaron entered the office, immediately sensing the tense atmosphere between the two.
“The prescription is on the table. Follow the directions, and call me if you need anything,” Audrey said to Aaron, ignoring Dn. She then left the office.
“Ms. Hernandez, why don’t youe over to my ce for dinner tomorrow?” Aaron called out loudly just as Audrey’s figure was about to disappear.
Without turning back, Audrey waved her hand and replied faintly, “No time, maybe another day.” Soon, she vanished down the hallway.
“Aaron, when did she be your teacher?” Dn suddenly asked.
“Sorry, Mr. Clifford, I can’t <b>tell </b>you that,” Aaron replied.
Dn pressed his lips, waved goodbye to Aaron, and then left the office. <i>By </i>the time he reached the entrance to the hospital, Audrey was already gone.
Gazing at the traffic and pedestrians outside the hospital, Dn’s eyes narrowed icily, his expression bing dangerous and stern. “Audrey, you can’t escape!”
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In the car, Dn lit a cigarette, the smoke veiling his face. Once he finished smoking, he directed Richard to start the car.
“Mr. Clifford, there’s a call from Clifford Mansion, Richard informed.
Dn’s expression hardened as he took the phone. “What is <b>it</b>?”
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“Come home for lunch tomorrow. We need to discuss your engagement to Sarah,” his mother, ire Clifford, said firmly over the phone.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.
Dn’s eyes grew icy. “I’m not avable tomorrow.”
“Dn, you’ve put this off for years. You’re not getting any younger. It’s time to settle down.” ire’s voice carried a stern tone.
“My affairs are none of your concern,” Dn retorted icily.
“Dn, are you still hung up on Audrey? Let me tell you, she’s not fit to enter the Clifford family. She’s not worthy of you. Don’t forget, she almost killed me. A woman with such malicious intent will never be epted by our family!” ire’s voice suddenly grew sharp.
“She didn’t seed, did she?” Dn’s voice was icy, the atmosphere around him growing even colder. Richard could sense the dangerous aura emanating from him.
On the other end, ire was clearly angered, her tone bing icy. “Regardless, you must get engaged to Sarah. We’ve already arranged a meeting with the Hernandez family at Clifford Mansion tomorrow at noon. You better be there.” She hung up without waiting for a response.
Dn pocketed the phone, his demeanor turning icy and his expression chilling.
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At the Hernandez family.
After ending the call with Dn, ire immediately dialed Reba’s number. Reba’s <b>eyes </b>brightened at the sight of ire’s call. She answered promptly, fearing the call might disconnect if she hesitated for even a moment.
“Mrs. Clifford, lunch tomorrow? Absolutely, we’ll be there!” After hanging up, she beamed with joy.
“Mom, what did Mrs. Clifford say?” Sarah asked eagerly.
Reba smiled proudly at Sarah. “Mrs. Clifford invited us to Clifford Mansion for lunch tomorrow to discuss your engagement to Mr. Clifford.”
“Really?” Sarah’s eyes lit up with excitement.
“Of course, Mrs. Clifford called personally,” Reba said.
“Will Dn be there?” Sarah asked eagerly, her face filled with hope.
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“If they’re discussing your engagement, he’ll naturally be there. You’re the only one fit to be Mrs. Clifford. As for Audrey, she’s nothing.” Reba smiled warmly.
Early the next morning, Dn arrived at the Grandview Hotel. After calling Audrey three times with no answer, she finally picked up <b>on </b>the fourth. “What is it?” Audrey’s icy voice came through.
“Let’s have lunch,” Dn said.
“I’m busy,” Audrey declined.
“I’ll give you fifteen minutes. If you’re not down here by then, I’ll have someone bring you down,” Dn said icily.
Fifteen minutester, Audrey and Brian emerged from the hotel entrance.
“Get in the car,” Dn said, lowering the back window and giving them a cold look. Once they were seated inside, he asked, “What do you want to eat?”
“Whatever,” Audrey replied, eager to finish the meal and get rid of him as quickly as possible.
“To Natural Heaven,” Dn ordered. Richard made a turn and headed towards Natural Heaven, an exclusive private club renowned for dining and entertainment.
Dn and his friends frequented Natural Heaven, where they were ustomed to personal attention from Paul Martin, the manager. When Paul spotted Audrey with Dn, he was momentarily taken aback.
He knew Audrey well from her days as a prominent socialite in Northville, often apanying Dn here seven years ago. Seeing her now, with a child, was indeed surprising.
However, Paul was smart enough to keep his curiosity in check. He respectfully led them to a private room and brought three menus.
Audrey didn’t look at the menu, handing it to Brian. “Order whatever you like.”
Brian had long wanted to teach Dn a lesson. After flipping through the menu, he rattled off a series of expensive dishes. “Braised Fairnd Eel, Cheese Truffle Australian Lobster, Wild Yellow Croaker, Crocodile Tail Soup, Sake Marinated Abalone, Premium ck and White Caviar…
As Brian listed each dish, Paul’s hand trembled slightly. He stole a nce at Dn, who
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remained calm andposed, prompting Paul to specte whether Brian was indeed. Dn and Audrey’s child.
After ordering over a dozen dishes, Brian added, “No onions, ginger, or garlic in any the dishes. Audrey doesn’t like them. Also, two sses of orange juice, please. Thank you.”
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Paul noted everything down and looked at Dn, who handed back the menu. “That’ll be all,” Dn said coolly.
With Paul departed, only the three of them remained in the private room.
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