Chapter 191: Hidden Connections
For some unknown reason, Dmitri felt threatened by Miguel’s words. There might be a possibility that he would change his mind about the marriage between Lanny and him.
After gathering his thoughts, Dmitri put on a faint smile.
"Mr. Ivankov, with all due respect sir, I’m not in a position to stop you from choosing what you truly want. I’m not against the idea of letting your grandchildren meet their biological father. It is their right to get to know him." Dmitri expressed his sincerest thoughts about this matter.
"And as for deciding whether Lanny should be with him or with me, why not ask Lanny herself? She is capable of making her own choice about whom she wants to be with."
Miguel was taken aback for a moment after hearing Dmitri’s last remarks. After he recovered, his crisp chuckle bubbled up in his entire study room.
Dmitri looked at him, puzzled. ’Did I say something funny? Have I offended him?’
"Dmitri, do you truly believe you stand a chance if I leave the decision to my daughter? If I let her choose the man she wants to marry, are you confident she will pick you?" Miguel’s gaze was piercing, his question loaded with both challenge and curiosity.
Dmitri smiled at him and replied, "It’s not about confidence. It’s about perseverance. Yes, I’m not certain if I stand a chance against the father of her children but... I am serious about her. Especially now. I got to know her more."
Miguel let out another chuckle. He liked Dmitri’s optimism. But he also held admiration for the father of Lanny’s children. This was one of the reasons why he was torn between choosing Dmitri or that guy.
"May I know who he is?" Dmitri asked Miguel expectantly.
But Dmitri shook his head. "I can’t tell you for now. It seems like he isn’t aware that he and Lanny have children."
"Don’t worry. When the right time comes, I will introduce him to you," Miguel added, making a promise to Dmitri.