Chapter 1028

Lara wore a light blue dress and high heels, her wavy hair cascading over her shoulders, making her appear even more delicate and endearing.

Her beautiful face had only a light touch of makeup, but her eyes were filled with a shimmering gaze as she looked at Franklin.

There was a hint of shy hesitation in her eyes.

Suppressing the amazement and attraction she felt towards Franklin's handsome appearance, she spoke in a melodious voice, "Mr. Maskelyne, I didn't really want to go on this blind date or meet you. But my family has been pressuring me. After all... I'm already twenty-five. They are eager to marry me off to a wealthy husband."

As she spoke, she observed Franklin's expression. "I'm just being forced. You don't need to be hostile towards me. I heard you already have a wife?"

Franklin's expression remained indifferent, and his tone did not soften despite her explanation. He spoke coldly.

"Miss Fox, I don't care about your reasons or methods; they have nothing to do with me. I won't cooperate with you in any pretense of friendship. I'm married, and I maintain a certain distance from other women. That's the basic standard of behavior for a husband."

Lara was stunned, feeling as if someone had struck her heart with a heavy blow.

She had intended to use a gentle approach to slowly get close to Franklin, staying by his side under the guise of friendship.

Given enough time, she believed she would eventually have a chance with this man.

But Franklin was completely unresponsive to her tactics.

Her chest tightened with anger, but she held it in.

At a previous banquet, she had fallen deeply for Franklin at first sight.

She had even lowered herself to approach him, but he had coldly distanced himself from her.

The more he acted this way, the more interested she became in him.

No man had ever been indifferent to her; after all, she was the daughter of an oil tycoon!

Her family background, looks, temperament, and personal qualities were unmatched.

She was a favored child of heaven!

Who was this Sylvia anyway? How could she deserve such an excellent man?

Not to mention that this man was the president's son.

A future presidential heir.

A man of such caliber was practically made for her, Lara.

Although her face showed some displeasure, she maintained her composure and raised the flower basket in her hand towards Franklin. "Regardless, I brought a gift. Won't you invite me in?" Franklin glanced at the flower basket. The flowers were blooming brightly and emitted a faint fragrance.

However, he had no interest whatsoever.

appropriate boundaries between men and women. These flowers are nice;

back and

Lara was shocked!

the closed

actually been

Lara, a woman adored by many, had received

glinted with malice as she stared at the door. One day, she would have him! The woman who would

that Sylvia had been with him

had any

smile to Lara's face.

turned and left, not staying to

high heels fading away,

was truly up

Always causing trouble.

put his

any gentlemanly manners? Can't you properly entertain a young

the president, the leader of a nation. Are you afraid of the Fox family?" Franklin's

was momentarily taken aback and awkwardly retorted, "What do you know? The Fox family controls nearly half of the world's oil supply. That's

this stubborn boy

you to acknowledge your heritage. The nobles of Aettosa will attend. Don't give me that sour face then, understood?" He had heard that Sylvia and

arranged this banquet. Otherwise, if Clare brought Sylvia back later, wouldn't he be creating opportunities for Franklin and

pleased. Even if the blind date

night, Lara would also attend the banquet along

families present as witnesses, wouldn't things

responded,

my sons; it's your honor. If you continue to disobey

president's voice was sinister. He had many children, none of whom were raised by his side. Outsiders thought he was a solitary figure when in fact all his children

With that, Franklin hung

no interest in the presidency or staying by the president's

the Kaur

as Oakley entered the house, he ordered two bodyguards holding Mrs. Kaur to tie her

fear, "Husband, what are

wrong. I

really won't gamble

and hoisted her up

expression of terror. Her shrill screams startled Nola, who rushed out of her room and saw her mother

Mrs. Kaur. "Mom, Mom, what's going on? Mom? What happened to your

your dad has gone mad! Beg him to

extremely grim. "Dad, no matter what mistake Mom made, as long as she changes, it's fine. Why do you have to treat

whip handed to him by a servant. He began lashing Mrs. Kaur fiercely "I told you not to gamble! You lost over

dramatically. "Dad, did

dizzy and

wealthy people had lost everything because of

something so foolish?" Nola couldn't help but cry out in pain. "Mom, why are you so stupid? Why did you

Ah! I was just playing!" Mrs. Kaur screamed as

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