âSo, my Aunt Cecilia didnât want your brother, and now Edwin doesnât want your niece.
Is that why youâre upset? They just shared a few meals.
Are you implying they should tie the knot just because of that? Maybe she canât find someone else and thatâs why sheâs desperate to cling to our family.
Is there something wrong with her, or is your family so impoverished youâre waiting for us to come to your rescue?â She continued, barely concealing her disdain.
âIâm sorry, Mr.
Smith, but there may be no dowry coming your way.
You know what? My cousin is not known for his patience.
It looks like the Smith family will be receiving a rather unique gift from him.
Enjoy it!â
Weldon was livid, his anger almost palpable.
Vanessa tried to retort but Alexis didnât give her the chance.
âVanessa, children should not interrupt adult conversations.
Youâre not yet in a position to speak to me!â
The bystanders were taken aback.
They had heard rumors of Waylen Fowlerâs daughterâs fierce nature, but witnessing it firsthand was another story.
Alexisâ protective stance was clear.
With Edwinâs assertiveness and Alexisâ uncompromising attitude, the Smiths were left with a severe headache.
They quickly left the scene.
The meeting room was now left with a group of Evans men.
Alexis addressed them directly.
âs BunnyBookery
âStill here? Waiting for Great-uncle Mark to show you the door?â
When one of them complained about the Evans Groupâs stocks plummeting, Alexis gestured dismissively.
âPlease, take that up with your Mr.
Evans.
This isnât the right place since Iâm a Fowler.
And remember, if you try to cause trouble, Edwin wonât hesitate to act.
He doesnât show the same restraint as his father.
â
The group of men left disgruntled, demanding a private jet back to Czanch.
Alexis watched them go, a sneer on her lips.
âBe thankful Iâm not making you crawl back!â
After a long and eventful day at the company, Edwin left around five in the afternoon to pick up Laura.
Lina informed Edwin that Laura was at a nearby coffee shop, meeting a client.
He drove there and soon spotted Laura, engaged in conversation with a woman who looked quite respectable.
Just as he was about to approach, he overheard the womanâs words.
âMiss Thomas, I initially admired your design, but given your background and the rumors about you, I think itâs inappropriate for my daughter to wear your wedding dress.
Iâve reconsidered and decided not to purchase it.
As for any inconvenience, I suppose itâs merely a bit of your time, nothing significant.
â
The air grew tense.