Chapter 25 – Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family

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She felt something special.

Seeing her take the stuff and turn to leave, Romeo couldn’t help but call her softly, “Mirabella.”

“What?”

Mirabella turned around to hear him say, “The girl just now isn’t my girlfriend.”

Mirabella was confused.

“She was asking for help. I don’t really know her well.”

Mirabella: “Okay.”

“Be careful on the road.” Romeo’s voice was calm, “If you’re scared, I can be on the phone with you.”

“No need.”

Watching the girl’s figure gradually disappear from his sight, Romeo got back in the car. The image that kept popping up in his mind was her face, both obedient and cold.

Mirabella had just entered the underground parking lot when she felt her phone buzzing. It was Romeo.

“Did you find your car?”

Mirabella found it a bit funny, “Just found it, haven’t you left yet?”

“I’m waiting to leave with you.”

“No need, I’m going through Exit B.” Mirabella pressed the car’s unlock button, “Did you hear that? I’m about to drive.”

“Alright, be careful on the road.”

After hanging up, Romeo called Carl, “Clear up your schedule tonight, I need to pay a visit to the Collins family.”

When Carl heard this, he immediately became excited, “Mr. McMillian, you are not going to settle scores with Ms. Serena because of today’s incident, are you? Ms. Serena should have no malicious intentions… “I’m not a settling scores!

“So you… finally understand Phillip’s good intentions? Want to invite Miss Serena to visit Phillip in the hospital tomorrow? Phillip would be delighted!”

Romeo’s gaze fell into the distance, his voice low, “I need to see Mr. Collins and Mrs. Collins.”

“You finally decided you want to marry the Collins family’s daughter??”

Just as Carl finished speaking, he could sense the displeasure on the other end, he was confused, “So this is…”

What did that mean???

“Breaking off the engagement.”

“Breaking off the engagement??” Carl’s face turned pale, “Mr. McMillian, you’re not joking, are you?”

But Romeo’s tone didn’t sound like he was kidding at all!

Carl swallowed nervously, “Mr. McMillian, your betrothal to Serena was arranged by the elders. If you cancel it tonight, it’s like embarrassing the Collins family… It’ll ruin the long–standing friendship between the Collins and the McMillian families…”

That was the real kicker!

Romeo was silent, just quietly watching the traffic outside the car window.

“Mr. McMillian, I know you don’t like Serena, To be honest, I don’t like her either, and I find her contrived and hypocritical. Compared to her, I find Ms. Mirabella much more likable! But this isn’t just about you and Serena, it’s about the two big families, the Collins and the McMillian…”

Thinking about Phillip lying in his sickbed, Carl knew he would flip his lid if he found out.

“Mr. McMillian, could you maybe reconsider?” Carl made a last–ditch effort to persuade him.

But Romeo just turned his gaze, saying nonchalantly, “Get the gifts ready, we’re going tonight.”

“Mr. McMillian?!”

Carl knew once Romeo made up his mind no one could stop him, but he still plucked up the courage to say, “Even if you don’t care about the Collins family, regardless of your friendship with David Collins, or Serena…at least think about the old man’s feelings?”

Not only would he lose his great–grandson, relations between the McMillian and Collins families would fall apart, and he would be called untrustworthy..

How could the old man cope with such a blow?

But Romeo didn’t change his decision.

Carl knew further words were futile, feeling helpless.

Mr. McMillian’s engagement won’t be decided by anyone. If the old man forced his hand, it would backfire….

If anyone’s to blame, it’s Serena. Her behavior today didn’t earn Mr. McMillian’s favor, it made him call off the engagement…

“Let’s not tell my grandpa yet. I’ll tell him myself when he’s feeling better.”

Did Mr. McMillian mean to break the news to Phillip after everything was done?!

But news like calling off an engagement would spread fast. When Phillip found out, he must be very angry. They could only hope the news would take its time to spread. Phillip’s heart couldn’t take another shock..

Kenneth and Louisa finally waited until Mirabella came home. They eagerly sat her down at the dinner table, heaping food onto her plate.

Serena, red–eyed from crying over Phillip’s situation, didn’t dare show her face. She lied that she had already eaten and hid in her room.

She was afraid of what her parents would think of her if they found out….

After dinner, Mirabella chatted with her parents a bit before heading upstairs to bathe.

Kenneth and Louisa were chatting on the sofa, when suddenly, a servant came in with news.

“Sir, ma’am, Mr. McMillian is here!”

The reporting servant was a bit panicked, as Romeo was a big name in high society.

He was known to be cold–hearted and ruthless. He held sway over all darkness and light, and not just him, all servants would cower in his presence…

Kenneth and Louisa exchanged wordless glances. Romeo? Why was he here? Could it be….

Did he know Bella was back?

It hit the fan…

“Quick, show him in.” Kenneth was a bit flustered, exchanging a glance with Louisa. What were they going to do?

Erik didn’t dare delay and personally led him in.

Soon, Romeo and his entourage entered the room.

Dashing and sharp–eyed, his well–tailored suit fit his status.

His presence was like a king ruling the world, radiating a powerful aura the moment he appeared.

Following behind him, a couple of his underlings were clutching onto a bunch of pricey gifts, which they put down before heading out to wait by the door. Left alone now, Carl stood by Romeo, acting all respectful and stuff.

“Hello, long time no see.”

Romeo had a cold personality and didn’t talk much. Even his greeting was steady and rigorous.

“Romeo, what brings you here today?” Louisa was the first to react, looking at the gifts he brought, she put on a warm smile. “It’s great you came. Thank you for your gifts.”

“Romeo, come take a seat. Someone, get him a cup of coffee.” Kenneth called out in a friendly tone, “You haven’t visited us since your bro left the country. Let’s catch up tonight.”

“Romeo, have you eaten yet?”

“I have.” Romeo replied, still as polite as ever.

“It’s been a while, but you seem even more mature and steady…” Louisa looked at him, finding Romeo very likable. Tall, handsome, competent, he was basically flawless.

On the second floor. Serena had planned to chat with her parents after Mirabella had gone up to her room. That way, she could strengthen family ties and indirectly find out if they knew about Phillip’s situation.

Just as she opened the door, she overheard two maids discussing about Romeo’s appearance.

After carefully asking them, she found out Romeo had come to her house!

Her legs turned to jelly, and she was so frightened that she almost couldn’t stand still. “Miss Serena?” Martha went up to help her in a hurry, “Are you alright?”

“Martha!” Serena grabbed Martha’s hand, her voice full of panic, “Romeo’s here, in the living room… He must have come because of what happened today! If my parents find out, about how I almost got his grandpa killed… What should I do?“.

“Don’t freak out, let’s see what he says first.”

“No… there’s a difference between him spilling the beans and me coming clean.” Serena quickly weighed her options and blurted out, “I’m going downstairs to apologize to him!”

“Miss Serena, don’t do anything rash.” Martha tried to hold her back, “Keep your cool, let’s see what’s happening downstairs first, you listen to me!”

Kenneth and Louisa exchanged a glance. Miss Collins… could they be referring to Bella?

Romeo was well–informed, could he already know that the Collins‘ real daughter was someone else?

And Serena was just an adopted daughter?!

It seemed like he had something to say. Louisa spoke first, “Romeo, this whole thing happened out of the blue, we didn’t get a chance to tell you, this story dates back quite a while…”

Romeo thought she was referring to the previous engagement, he nodded, patiently waiting for her to continue.

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