ing call from my phone made me snap out of my thoughts. I brought out my phone from my pocket before checking who it was. Seeing that it was my best frie

t to return to my private room with Amy, my father's voice made me halt. He was finally recognizing me-something he had never done before. "Kai, for how long has this been going on?" My father asked, his voice deep as if he hated me with every fibre of his being. I tried to speak, but I failed to find the right words to use. I had already explained everything; what else did he want to hear from me? Did he expect me to start begging him because today didn't end up becoming his golden boy's colourful day? When I finally found the right words to say, my father's secretary spoke up. "Why didn't you inform Mr. Linton? You know he hates surprises." I clenched my fist as I shot Daniel a death glare. Because he had been working for my father for almost a decade, he now thinks he is part of my family. I made sure to be calm before replying, maintaining my usual gaze. "It's unexpected. I thought I could let go of Amy, but Elliot didn't show up. It is either I make her mine or lose her forever." I was shocked at my words, and so was my father and Amy. I had been known across the city as a boring man who was never romantic, but here I am suddenly one without trying. My father's eyes darkened, clearly not satisfied with my response. Knowing the kind of man my father is, I knew it would be hard for him to be convinced. "This is not like you, Kai," he said, his voice slow as if he knew what I was. "You are not the type to act without a plan. And a sudden marriage to Amy Reynolds? There is more to this, and I want the truth!" Seeing me hesitate to respond to his question, my father commanded. "I want the truth, right now!" Just when I was about to respond to his questi