Chapter 25

I couldn't look him in the eyes since he gulped for air when I mentioned my engagement. “As I already stated, Papa, I do not wish to marry Ethan.”

Richard gave me a brief scowl, but it only lasted a few seconds before his emotions relaxed, and he sighed. “You don't have to be concerned about it anymore. “It was canceled,” he explained.

“Do you find it upsetting?”

“Hello there, no!” Julianna, please accept my apologies. All I want is for you to be happy.”

“Don't be concerned about me. Albert Serrano comes to mind. “Has he already reported to the office?”

“Who is Albert?” Dominic had enquired.

Richard replied in a threatening tone, "You don't know him," and then directed Dominic to one of the guest rooms.

I protested when I realized the guest room he was going to occupy was so far away from me, but Richard Vera sneered at me. “I'll take him to his room, Papa,” I say.

My father was silent for a brief period, and I assumed he would agree t