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Chapter 296
Chapter 296
Chapter 296 Calling Off The Engagement
Suddenly, Marcus recalled something that quelled his rage. “You may not know about this, Honey, but Wyatt saved me when we were young, so I promised to help him. He’s invoking the favor I owe him right
now, so…”
Gwendolyn knitted her eyebrows. “How many times have you secretly helped the Ferguson family over the years, Dad? Besides, this isn’t the first or second time Eloise has tried to harm me. You don’t owe the Ferguson family anymore. If Treyton wants to call off the engagement, just let him do it. Do you want him to bring a vicious woman like Eloise home as a bride so she can bully me? You should ignore the Ferguson family’s crisis and let fate decide their end. If they fail to overcome this obstacle, it’s their fault when their company goes bankrupt and they’re no longer an affluent family. Whatever becomes of them has nothing to do with you.”
Upon listening to her words calmly, Marcus earnestly thought about the matter and nodded. “Very well. I’ll do as you say. I can’t believe Eloise tried to hurt you. The Ferguson family should be grateful that I’m kindly abstaining from stacking more problems onto their plates.”
In response, Gwendolyn grinned. While she seemed satisfied with her father’s decision, she wasn’t. Dad may have nothing to do with the Ferguson family anymore, but my grudge against Eloise can’t be resolved. Soon, a storm will descend upon the Ferguson family and I can’t wait to see it.
After complimenting Marcus for a little longer, she successfully calmed him down.
Treyton stood silently and stared at the two of them coldly.
Upon noticing that Treyton was standing at the side like a block of wood, Marcus said in a gentler tone, “I don’t mind you calling off the engagement, but I still won’t agree to your marriage with Jennifer.”
Treyton scowled. “Are you going to pair me up with the daughter of another prestigious family? Marriage is something that’ll last for a lifetime. I will marry someone I love. I don’t care if you want to pick another fiancée for me because I won’t allow it!”
“Are you trying to piss me off?” Marcus‘ rage that had died down reignited. “That little celebrity of yours is just an orphan with no background! Not to mention she didn’t graduate from any distinguished institution. What are the benefits of you marrying her, huh? Do you want the Harris family to be laughed at?”
“Benefits?” Treyton’s temper sparked. “Are we still talking about my marriage or a shopping trip? Even though you’re so calculative, you ignored all our objections in the past and insisted on marrying Lorelai, who has absolutely nothing! Why is it that when you marry a mistress, it’s all fine and dandy, but when I’m trying to marry a wife I love, it’s wrong? Oh wait, I know why. It’s because you’re a hypocrite!”
Marcus pointed at Treyton with a trembling finger as he heaved violently, struggling to breathe. “You b*stard!”
If he weren’t bound to his wheelchair, he would’ve already slapped Treyton twice.
Since he couldn’t hit his son, he became even more incensed. “Leif! Whip this unfilial son of mine until he apologizes!”
Treyton unbuttoned his coat and removed it. “I’ll never apologize. I dare you to beat me to death today so you can have the life you’ve given me back! If there’s a next life, I won’t be your son again!”
It had been more than two years since Marcus had tried engaging Eloise with Treyton. Because of that, the relationship between the father and son had become stiff and never recovered.
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“You insolent b*stard!” exclaimed Marcus, his eyes red. His countenance had turned black and purple from anger.
Leif hesitated and advised, “You should calm down, Mr. Marcus. Mr. Treyton is-”
Marcus glowered at him. “Tie him up and whip him to death now! I don’t care even if you kill him!”
“You can’t do that!” Gwendolyn shot Leif a look, telling him to stand down.
“Are you going to disobey me, too?” Lowering his head, Marcus stared at his beloved daughter with a grimace.
“Of course not, Dad.” She patted his heaving chest to soothe his emotions.
“Treyton did cross the line a little with his words earlier, but it’s only because he’s irritated by Eloise’s matter, Dad. He didn’t mean to talk back to you. I apologize on his behalf.” As she smiled, she was secretly glad that her elders were more open–minded than other families. Thank goodness our family doesn’t have the type of punishments the Jenson family delivers, like whipping people. Otherwise, Treyton will be in a lot of pain today.
Marcus‘ breathing returned to normal after she comforted him.
However, when he lifted his eyes, he saw Treyton still removing his shirt. The younger man was staring at his father half–naked as though he was openly challenging the latter’s authority.
“Look at him! You apologized on his behalf for nothing because he doesn’t regret his actions at all!” Abruptly, Marcus had a coughing fit.
Gwendolyn quickly looked back and glared at Treyton. “Stop messing around, and put your clothes back on. Dad will be heartbroken if you get sick with a cold.”
She kept shooting him looks, requesting him to do as she said.
Treyton was momentarily stunned. With a scowl, he put his clothes back on.
Marcus scoffed, “Like heck it’ll happen. I won’t shed a tear even if he dies of an illness. I should’ve worn a condom back then so he would’ve died as a sperm!”
Gwendolyn couldn’t help but snicker and did her best to ease the tension. “What are you saying, Dad? If he weren’t born, you wouldn’t have me, your considerate and adorable daughter.”
“True…” Marcus‘ tone softened. “Fine. I’ll let this slide for your sake.”
Yes! He’s giving Treyton a way out. Delighted, Gwendolyn turned to her brother. “Dad’s not angry at you anymore, Treyton. Hurry up and thank him!”
Treyton didn’t respond.
Seeing that Marcus was getting riled up again, Gwendolyn shifted her focus back to him. “You’re a kind father, Dad. You never hit or scolded us siblings. There’s no need for you to be mad at Treyton. Perhaps he’ll change his mind in a few days.”
Her words once again appeased him. His expression relaxed as he spoke sincerely. “Remember this, Treyton. I’ll never hurt you. I’m more experienced than you, so I know what’s best for you. It’s for your own good to marry a woman of a similar background.”
Treyton scoffed and was going to argue with his father again when Gwendolyn covered his mouth. “Let
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me handle Treyton, Dad. I’ll definitely help you convince him!” Then she dragged Treyton out of the room by his arm and smiled at Marcus. “We’ll be leaving now, Dad!”
After the siblings left the ancestral hall, Treyton spoke up before Gwendolyn could. “Back then, you insisted on marrying into the Wright family because you didn’t want your life to be dictated by someone else. I’m the same. This is non–negotiable for me. I won’t allow him to decide who I marry.”
Gwendolyn blinked. “Who’s saying I’m persuading you to do as Dad says?” Content © provided by NôvelDrama.Org.
“Hmm? Didn’t you just tell him you were going to do that?”
“You’re an idiot, Treyton. Trying to convince Dad to think otherwise when he’s angry is a fool’s errand. If you want him to agree to your marriage with Jennifer, you must take things slowly. Convince him she’s a beautiful, nice, kind–hearted lady and not a conniving woman who only wants to become the wife of a
wealthy man. Use a roundabout approach to make him agree to your marriage. That’s what you’re good at!”