"William, you embody prowess not just fortune. When your son undertakes the significant milestone of matrimony, the act of presenting a gift bes imperative."


    A flicker danced in William''s eye. "Marriage proposal? Are you insinuating...?"


    "Has Orion not informed you?"


    William''s legs faltered slightly as he swallowed a lump in his throat. "He''s proposing marriage? Alexander, please spare me such jests. In my advanced years, I cannot bear such merriment.


    "My disobedient son. I coerced him to consider marriage, yet he refused. How could he suddenly be proposing now?"Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    With no further ado, Alexander walked off toward the Vi, indifferent to William''s queries. "William, if you doubts it, you should summon him back for verification. Once the gift is delivered, there can be no retraction." William''s countenance soured deeply, silently cursing Orion for leading to Alexander''s unwee visit. If the person in question were inconsequential, would Alexander bother to deliver a gift?


    Unavoidably, William''s thoughts drifted back to the girl he had glimpsed at the base. Could it be... her?


    Not daring to dy, William promptly dialed Orion, only to realize his number had been barred.


    William instantaneously incensed, and a ze of fury coursed through him.. He extended his hand toward the butler beside him. "Hand me your phone."


    Orion was dining with Quinn at the time of the call. They were in the cafeteria where the orphanage provided a self-service dining area. The trio sat at a table and were asionally greeted by acquaintances who curiously inquired about Quinn.


    However, Orion simply introduced her as a friend without extra boration. Given the current circumstances, their engagement with Quinn was uncertain in its longevity. He harbored no desire to tarnish Quinn''s reputation.


    The cafeteria fare was decent, yet Quinn disyed little appetite. She picked at her food with her utensils and consumed just morsels.


    As Orion was about to speak, the butler''s call interrupted. Without much contemtion, he answered the phone, "Mr. Smith?"


    "You scoundrel. Where are you now? Get back here immediately!"


    A foreboding sensation crept into Orion''s mind when he heard William''s words. Rising to take the call outside, Orion inquired, "Return for what purpose?"


    "I''m asking you, did you propose marriage?"


    Indeed, Orion''s suspicions were confirmed. Bracing himself, he asked, "How did youe to know?"


    Orion''s response nearly caused William to boil over with rage. Suppressing his anger, William demanded, "How did Ie to know? How could you, whom are you marrying, omit to inform the family?" "I''m marrying. Why should I inform you all?"


    "I am your father! Do I not have the right to know whom you are marrying? You are bing increasinglywless. Who permitted you to ndestinely propose marriage?"


    Orion, equally incensed, retorted, "If I wish to marry, I shall do so. Must I seek your ord? I am your son, not your minion. Do Ick agency even in this affair?"


    "Great! Great!" William, seething, said repeatedly, "I do not concern myself with such matters. Simply tell me, who are you going to marry? What is her name?" Orion replied, "Her name is Quinn."


    "Quinn. What is her rtionship with Alexander?"


    Growing impatient, Orion snapped, "Has Alexander approached you? Why not inquire directly from him? Why interrogate me?"


    William lowered his tone as he said, "I demand an answer today. What is the nature of her rtionship with Alexander?"


    Unamused, Orion replied, "The rtionship of former spouses. What other rtionship could there possibly be?"