Despite being Zacharyâs sister, Kareen couldnât accept the idea of Zachary marrying Lyra.
The doctor had informed her that Zachary might never wake up. So, marrying him would mean living as a widow, taking care of a man in a vegetative state with no guarantee of recovery.
Lyra deserved better, which led Kareen to use sarcasm and harshness to push her away.
To her annoyance, Lyra persisted. And now, she even brought Cherise and Damien along for Perhaps her feelings for Zachary were stronger than she initially thought support.
Realizing this, Kareen turned to Cherise and gave her a disapproving look. It was all Cheriseâs fault! If it werenât for her, my brother wouldnât be in this condition, I wouldnât be homeless, and Lyra wouldnât be caught up in this mess!
Cherise was visibly affected by Kareenâs glare. Before she could say anything, Damien stepped in. His deep, cold voice sent shivers down Kareenâs spine.
âMs. Miles, respect is a two-way street, even between partners. I suggest you put aside your prejudice against my wife. Consider this your first and final warning.â
Damienâs threatening words made Kareen curse under her breath, âHow dare he threaten me just because I gave his wife a disapproving look!â
Kareen couldnât resist a comeback. âI didnât ask for your approval, so I donât think you can set any rules for me!â
She scoffed. âDonât get ahead of yourself. Itâs too early to act so arrogantly. So, Mr. Lenoir, how do you propose we deal with my stepmother?â
Kareen had reached her limit with Patricia and Chad. She had discussed removing them from the Miles family with Zachary, but he consistently advised against it.
He argued that even without Patricia, Walter would always find other women. Their father never cared about Patricia and Chad, so their presence at home wouldnât make any difference. Thus, Zachary refused to waste his energy on them.
However, now, with him in a coma, they had the audacity to kick her out! Unbelievable!
Damien spoke casually, âItâs very simple. All you need to do is send invitations to everyone connected to the Miles family, especially Nancyâs ex-husband and Old Mr. Miles- Horace Milesâ network. Oh, and donât forget my uncle, Raymond Lenoir, under the pretense of a business proposal. Then, organize a wedding for Lyra and your brother at the New World Restaurant.â
Raymondâs luck had taken a turn for the worse in recent years. His son had disappeared, his business had failed, and he now survived on a small piece of land he had inherited from Peter In contrast, the Miles family was thriving. The idea of a business proposal from them would surely catch his attention.
Kareen frowned. âBut why your uncle?â
Damien yawned lazily, his gaze scanning her face. âTo rekindle his past connection with a former love interest.
Kareen was confused, âFormer love interest?â
Though she didnât understand Damienâs plan, she still agreed, âFine. Deal! You help me with my stepmom, and Iâll arrange their wedding.â