
Brian goes into his room first, followed by Max and Valerie. Two people behind Brian became nervous, when they saw a middle-aged man sitting on the sofa and accompanied by two bodyguards.
"Pa, why don't you tell me before you come?" greet Brian friendly.
The middle-aged man had no expression, his face was flat, just like Brian when he first met Valerie.
"Papa called you more than ten times this morning" he replied. He is the father of Brian, Calvin Carlos. The middle-aged man was over sixty years old who was very famous in the business world. His expertise in managing the company has been passed down to his only child, Brian Carlos.
"Ah, I'm sorry, Pa. I seem to have forgotten that the phone is still in silent mode" Brian replied casually. While Valerie knows, if all the way to the office, Brian's phone continues to vibrate signifying the incoming call.
"Brian! Papa's decision is unanimous. In order for the gossip about you to have no effect on our company, you better accept arranged marriages and get married. Papa will no longer tolerate such an event" Calvin said.
"Already, Pa. Max took care of everything. Isn't that right, Max?" Brian throws a question at Max who is standing by the door with Valerie.
"Yes, Uncle. I've taken care of it" replied Max.
"Can you guarantee that there won't be any similar problems going forward? You're almost three-headed, you're the sole heir to our family. You should get married!" firmly Calvin.
"Pa, don't make age and gossip the reason for my match. I told you, I'm getting married, but not now!"
"Can't, Papa has tolerated you enough all this time. Dinner has been arranged, the engagement day has been decided. Like it or not, you must obey Papa's orders!"
"No, Pa. I don't want to! I like someone. I don't want to be betrothed!" Brian refused outright.
"Who is that woman? The daughter of which company is she?" ask Calvin.
"can't. If you still want to be successful and rich, matchmaking with classy women is one of the keys. You won't marry a woman!"
"Enough, Pa! Stop managing my life! I love other women!"
"Love? In business never knew love, Brian. You live in a different world. If Papa knows who that woman is and you're still keeping her, don't blame Papa if Papa's gonna ruin her life!" exclaim Calvin.
Brian took a long breath. This morning was a very bad morning for him.
"Here you go, Papa has to go. I have a lot of work!"
The debate between Brian da Calvin is unlikely to end well. Among them were Max and Valerie, and two of Calvin's bodyguards who were just silently watching what was happening in front of them.
Valerie felt worried, her feelings became anxious. Did Brian really mean what he said? Is someone Brian meant by himself? The woman he likes?
"The father does not accept any reason. Come to XXX's restaurant at seven in the night. Family meeting is arranged!"
Calvin stood up from the couch. He walked past Brian and was about to get out. As he approached the door, his eyes were fixed on a beautiful woman of high stature who he did not recognize.
"Who is this woman?" ask Calvin.
"Ah, that's Valerie, Uncle. He's my partner in charge of helping me with my work" Max answered quickly. He understands, introducing Valerie as Brian's personal bodyguard will only add to the problem.
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