chapter 192

The next morning, preparations began in the Willson villa as soon as dawn broke out. The Old Madam didn't want any part of the ceremony to lack anywhere, so the whole family got quickly busy."Willson family has a reputation to uphold in front of everyone," The Old Madam coldly said as she warned all the maids and butlers. "There must not be any place for even a single mistake in tonight's ceremony. Otherwise, get ready to offer your heads as the price."The staff turned a little pale with her threat. The added pressure to serve all the guests was insurmountable.The undercover agent Linda, dressed as a maid, looked around but didn't see Luca Hale. She got anxious and just hoped in her heart that Lucy read her letter.The guard came and respectfully said, "Old Madam. The Taylor family is here."She didn't acknowledge him and simply walked away. Outside, kathy was shocked to see that the preparations for the engagement ceremony were already halfway done. She looked at the center podium and her heart beat faster, imagining Eric and her standing there as they exchanged rings.Just a few hours more and then Eric is officially mine.The Taylor family greeted the Old Madam.Mr. Marco Taylor smiled. "I hope you are in good health, Old Madam. I have done all the preparations and invitations from our end."Kate nodded.There wasn't any change in her cold expression as she looked at Kathy, "Kathy. Start getting ready. You have to dress up as per the Willson family standards. You are our future daughter-in-law. There should be no mistake," she narrowed her eyes.She nodded. "Yes, Old Madam."Marco felt a little awkward at her ignorance, but he couldn't say anything. Everybody knew how the Old Madam was.The Old Madam squinted her gaze. "Frank."He straightened up. "Yes, Old Madam!""Where is Eric? I don't need to spell out his responsibilities right?" Her gaze darkened."No, Old Madam. Boss is on his way! Rest assured."She sneered. "The Mafia King seems to be taking the family law too lightly."He broke out into a cold sweat, but he maintained his smile. The Shi family and the Old Madam left. Frank let out a deep breath. As he saw the preparations going underway, he couldn't help but wipe his forehead."Why hasn't Boss taken any action until yet? Today is his engagement but…"For the past seven days, he patiently waited for Eric, expecting that he would soon do something about his engagement to stop it. But the days just passed by and Eric did nothing. He didn't even seem bothered.He wanted to sob.What is happening? Doesn't Boss like Lucy Hale? So, why isn't he doing anything about this engagement? He cannot be possibly thinking of going along with it, right?No no! It's impossible! Boss hasn't allowed any woman to approach him except Lucy.Ahhh! What should I do?The more the arrangements went on full swing, the more Frank panicked.I cannot sit around like this! I have to ask Boss! What is he planning?---Frank quickly rushed to the office, but to his shock, Eric wasn't there. The secretary said, "Boss didn't come to work today."But he didn't tell me! Is he at his apartment?He quickly dialed his number. At first, Eric didn't pick, but finally, at his third attempt, Eric did. He sounded a little in a hurry and displeased. "Frank. I will not be working today."Frank burst into tears. "Boss! Finally! Where are you? What are you doing? Why haven't you done anything yet? It will be too late!"Eric blinked his eyes. "Haven't done anything? I have already done most of the preparations for the special day today."He was stunned.What preparations!?"Y-You are also doing the preparations?""En.""B-But how could you? What about Lucy Hale? I thought you…""Lucy? En. She will be really happy once she sees it," He sounded proud."What? Why would Lucy Hale be happy with the arrangements? She would be so heartbroken, Boss! How could she see you getting engaged to Miss Kathy Taylor and feel happy about it?"On the other side, Eric's brows faintly scrunched up. "Engaged? Kathy? I don't understand."Frank's mouth opened in a big 'O' in disbelief. "B-Boss your engagement with Miss Taylor tonight…Aren't you doing preparations regarding that?""No. Why would I do anything for Kathy Taylor?" Eric calmly questioned his assistant.Frank almost collapsed on the floor. He clutched his chest and felt his heart thumping loudly and rapidly. Beads of sweat trickled down his sides. One ridiculous question popped up in his mind.He fearfully asked, "Boss...you...you do know that tonight you have the engagement ceremony with Miss Taylor, right?"Eric frowned and tilted his head. "Engagement ceremony? Why would I get engaged with her? Lucy is my woman. Only she can be my wife. I don't know anything about this engagement you speak of."At that moment, Frank truly wanted to kill himself and bid goodbye to this world. He could see stars floating in front of his eyes, and his whole life flash in his mind as if he was taking his last breaths. Considering how he felt suffocated right now, he could be very well dying for real.The secretary had to support him. "Assistant Frank! Please hold yourself! What happened?""Haha...hahaha…" Frank laughed though it failed to match his pale countenance. "So this is what hell feels like huh…"The secretary was speechless.What happened to him so suddenly?Frank sobbed and told him to leave him alone for a while. As soon as he left, he cried hard. "Boss! How don't you know about your engagement? You had agreed to this yourself at the time when Old Madam announced Miss Taylor as your fiance. The Taylor family was there too. You had nodded your head in agreement.""When?"Eric's one innocent question struck lightning upon Frank. He felt as if every cell of his body was cruelly zapped by a thousand bolts of thunder.When…? Boss is asking when? How could Boss forget!?"B-Boss this discussion just happened a day after-" he hesitated a bit, "after Luca Hale's death…"Silence on the other end."So?""So? Boss, don't you remember that day? The Willson and the Taylor family were present and the Old Madam said that she chose Miss Kathy Taylor as your wife. The Old Madam *cough* didn't ask your opinion about it, but when Mr. Marco Taylor did, you nodded your head!"*Flashback*The Old Madam stated that kathy and Eric would marry soon. Of course, she didn't bother to ask Eric. That was her order. Plain and simple.Eric was seated on the main couch where Frank respectfully stood beside him. He was taken aback by the sudden announcement.Boss's marriage huh…He glanced at Eric and noticed that he barely had his attention on the discussion. Instead, he was seemingly focused on his phone.