My Wealthy Husband

Chapter 33 Proposal of Marriage III

At the thought, Lucie stated suddenly, "Mr. Chapman, are you sure? It is the youngest daughter Ella not Nova engaged with your grandson."

Toby’s countenance changed when he heard this as if Lucie was mad. Nova seemed to smile in mockery but still kept silent.

Asher was surprised, and then frown, "Ella?"

Lucie became embarrassed. Actually, she knew that it was not a formal engagement, but now she had no other choice but to impede the marriage.

"Half a year ago, Mrs. Chapman once took Ella's photos away for Jason but no message came. Instead, now you are here to propose to Nova instead of Ella. It's not appropriate."

Lucie seemed unpleased and actually worried. And Toby was apparently in a sulk and failed to stop Lucie. He could not understand why Lucie mentioned it on purpose. She must know it troubled Graham’s family.

Asher was racking his brain to figure out a solution.

Suddenly, Jason smiled, saying slowly, "I can well remember that Ella has already married another guy. Do you want her to get divorced and marry me again? Apparently, your daughter Ella has already broken her promise."

Lucie's face screwed up a bit. She said, "You're right. We indeed made a mistake. But now your family has proposed twice to our daughters, which might hurt our reputation. Others may treat us as bourgeois and shabby. Do you agree with me?"

Asher had spent his life on military and he didn't ever consider what Lucie put forward, so for him, this was not an issue. "Just leave people outside alone! At least we are not guilty, aren't we? In addition, it's

traditional for a woman to rely on her man," he looked back at Jason, "Don't you think so?"

With her face pale, Lucie failed her conspiracy.

Jason smiled gently, holding Nova's hands firmly, and said slowly but clearly, "Mr. Graham, you can trust me. As long as I am alive, I will definitely protect and love her with my life."

He swore with such a deep feeling that Nova could not help examining him who was looking at her too with tenderness and innocence. Nova stopped struggling.

"My lord, Mr. Robinson is coming."

The housekeeper hurried in and interrupted the conversation.

Toby was obviously unhappy and Lucie seemed to regain hope, whispering, "Show him the way."

What about Nova? She was stunned at once. She wondered whether it was Brandon or not.

More sensitive than her, Jason caught her hands more forcefully in a bad mood. What a bad day. Frequently, there arrived a sequence of footsteps at the door and then a handsome man in a white suit appeared.

The man almost freaked Nova out with fingers turning stiff. Noticing her reaction, Lucie smiled insidiously.

When Asher found out who he was, he got so angry to throw the stick at Brandon fiercely, shouting, "You black sheep!"

Toby and Lucie were frightened.

The stick hit and dropped at Brandon's legs, stopping Brandon who then bent down for it. Touching the stick, Brandon gave Asher a smile, and said slowly, "Mr. Chief of Staff, I can well remember that you

could break one's leg with a stick in the past, but now, you see," he shook his head, and stared at Asher, continuing clearly, "you are too old."

Asher was so annoyed that Nova could see his face shaking. Although Jason was wearing a poker face, his hand gave her a strong squeeze which revealed his restriction and endurance. Knowing that they were not stranger to each other, Nova was aware that things were not that simple.

"Oh! Jason!"

Brandon seemed to be surprised at seeing Jason and turned to Nova, sighing, "You haven't changed anything, Jason. Why are you still into your brother’s wife?"

Hearing this, Asher became more furious. He questioned Jason with shaking hands, "What did he mean?"

But Jason instead gave Brandon a blank glare silently.

Asher cried out, "Answer my question! Jason!"

"Well. Literally."

Said Brandon simply, and then he gave back the stick to Asher, whispering, "Mr. Chief of Staff, it will be hard to say who's the father of your great-grandson."

Asher was visibly whitened, squeezed both his hands, and pushed him away all of a sudden. He stood up and walked to the door.

Asher's reaction worried Jason. He knew that it's inappropriate to talk about his family’s affair now, so he pat Nova, telling her, "Honey, wait for me. I will explain it to you later." Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Then he gave Brandon an indifferent glimpse, running after Asher.

When Asher and Jason were away, the whole hall was silent and Nova became critical. Aware that Lucie was still smiling, Nova was in a worse mood. In her mind, the relationship between her and Brandon was a secret, at least to Toby.

Nova's glare was glacial. She was fed up with watching Brandon's face, and ready to leave.

"Mr. Graham, I've heard that Nova is responsible for Tian Haiwan Resort, right? I want to talk with her about the investment."

Brandon's statement stopped Nova who then turned around to him. He's smiling at her. In the past, Brandon was reluctant to stay with her, but now, what was he doing? During these years, she never understood him.

Lucie hadn't expected what he just said. She smiled, "Mr. Graham, my daughter is not well these days. I think you can talk with Ewan."