Not my wishes but with Circumstances

dict

ut wonder what this was all about. My father had never been one to hand over his business responsibilities, and if he ever did, I was certain I wouldn't be hi

and he wasn't thrilled with the idea. His expression softened, though, when he noticed how

gland to find out. You could come with me, you know-mayb

head. "Not yet. When the time

landed. Upon arriving in England, my dad welcomed me warmly, his demeanor as loving as ever. But something felt off. Hi

's going o

s taken aback; this wasn't like him. Traveling from London to Engla

reshen up. Can th

ter, but this is imp

my entire life. I was puzzled and uneasy. "Dad, I need to shower.

ould step inside, my father blocked my path. His expression had chang

m for argument. I felt a wave of fear wash over me, and for

As I reluctantly sat down, my mind raced, trying

ness," he began, his voice steady but firm. "He's been my partner f

Rogers. He studied business administration in Lon

t I recoiled, refusing to shake it. "Dad, I don't like him at a

about?" he demanded, his voice rising. "This is your betrothed, c

likely away on one of her business trips to China. Both of my parents we

hen it hit me-Jack Rogers had been my coursemate in London. He was well-known for his intelligence and brilliant performance. But what unnerved me most was that he held a sec

d, breaking

ied, trying to

h me inappropriately. Instinctively, I

aid with a smirk, his words cutting through me like ice.

now," I whispered, terri

to keep my secret from reaching my parents' e

ldly. "But I won't spill your secret-on on

ing boldly around the living room. You sold your father's sole London residence and opted for a rented apartment to bail out your boyfriend, Charlie, who had been apprehended by the authorities for drug trafficking.