Chapter 244: A date?
Denis froze. Megan’s presence reminded him of the explosive argument with his father earlier that evening.
Gabriel had invited him to dinner, but Denis had no idea it was a setup to shove him into another arranged relationship.
Flashback...
"A date? Are you serious?" Denis snapped, rage flaring in his chest. He slammed his napkin on the table. "I just got out of a disastrous relationship with Tania. I’m still trying to breathe again, and now you are trying to throw me into another relationship. I’m not ready."
Gabriel’s expression darkened. "Why do you always fight me?" he barked.
Jeanne’s concern deepened as the tension in the room thickened, sensing the argument could escalate further. She reached out and placed a hand on Gabriel’s arm gently in an attempt to soothe him, but he brusquely pushed her hand aside. The sheer anger in his eyes left her speechless.
"I gave you more than enough time to heal," he thundered. "It’s time to move on. Forget about what Tania did. Focus on yourself and your future. Megan is the right choice for you."
He straightened, pride stiffening his spine. "I’ve already spoken to Oliver. He is excited. This union will finally strengthen the alliance between the Granets and the Beaumonts. I’ve waited for this moment, and it’s finally falling into place. You will marry her."
Denis wasn’t budging. "I told you before, and I’ll say it again—I’m not marrying someone I don’t know or love. If you try to force this, I swear I’ll walk away, and you’ll never hear from me again."