Chapter 446


    As the shout rang out, the balloons soared into the azure sky. At their apex, they burst, showering


    crimson rose petals from the heavens.


    ra gazed upward, watching the petals dance in the sky, and couldn’t help but let her pretty lips


    curl into a smile.


    When she returned to this ce, there was a shadow in her heart, but wrapped up in this


    atmosphere, her shadow dissipated in an instant.


    Sasha bounded over, wrapping an arm around her neck with augh. “Hey, Mr. Hayes promised us


    a feast! He said he’s gonna treat us to Australian lobster, skan king crab, and South African


    abalone, and not to skimp on any of them.”


    ra chuckled and yfully flicked Sasha’s forehead. “Check if that’s enough. If not, you can steam


    me as a side dish.”


    “I’ll pass on that,” Sasha retorted with a grin. “Before I could even get you in the pot, Mr. Hayes


    would’ve chopped me up for shark bait. And hey, how many times have I told you not to knock on


    my noggin? If you scramble my brains, who’s gonna marry me? You?”


    Before ra could respond, Chase’s roguish voice came from behind. “Being a bit daft might be a


    blessing. It saves me from your constant nagging.”


    Sasha rolled her eyes at him. “Chase, would it kill you to keep quiet? Don’t talk to me today, or you’ll


    regret it.”


    Chase watched her with an amused smile. “Is it really that big a deal? We just crashed together


    after a few too many drinks. It’s not like Iid a finger on you.”


    “And you better not even think about it! If you did, I’d ensure you’d be dickless for the rest of your


    life!”


    “Fine, fine. I yield, okay?” Chase, fearless in the face of anything, knew when to back down.


    Edwin and Roger were watching the drama unfold from a safe distance.


    “Do you reckon those two have a thing going on?”


    “Isn’t it obvious? They’ve already shared a bed.”


    “Chase is such a wimp, to share a bed and not seal the deal. He better not call himself my friend


    anymore.”


    The group bantered, poking fun at Chase, who seemed unbothered. Hisughter grew more


    scandalous by the moment.


    Ian, standing amidst them, couldn’t help but interject, “He’s not just a wimp. He’s a total clown. He


    doesn’t even recognize his own arranged match. Ranting about calling off the engagement one


    minute and shamelessly chasing after her the next. If that’s not foolish, I don’t know what is.”


    At this revtion, everyone’s eyes bulged. “Sasha is his arranged match?”


    “Yep, he called it off himself. That’s why Sasha has such a bone to pick with him.”


    Roger, as if struck by lightning, gaped at Ian. “So you knew all along and didn’t tell him?”


    “Why should I? He’s the one who’s clueless, rejected the match without even seeing her face.


    Besides, watching him chase after her is highly entertaining. Weren’t you guys having a st


    watching my own pursuit back in the day?”


    Roger clicked his tongue in admiration. “When ites to being scheming, you’re the champ. I


    wouldn’t dare cross you. Speaking of which, if you have a son, how about we be family


    through marriage?”


    “Get lost! I wouldn’t take your daughter if you paid me. She’s hideous!”


    At that, the previously jovial Roger swung a punch at Ian’s belly. Fuming, he hissed, “You’re the first


    to insult my angel. I’ll knock you into next week!”


    And with that, the two men quietly scuffled on the grass.


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    ra, who had been ying with De, was stunned by the sudden brawl. They were fine just a


    moment ago. How did it escte so quickly?


    Seeing someone fighting with her dad, De burst into tears.


    ra immediately soothed her in a soft voice, “Don’t cry, honey. I will go give them a piece of my


    mind.”


    With the tears still glistening in her eyes, De nodded vigorously and shouted toward Roger,


    “Papa, Papa!”