Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband

Chapter 1617

Ten years ago…

Capital.

A young man named Dustin was absentmindedly polishing his pool cue, his gaze not on the billiard balls but fixed on Zavier, who was smoking in the corner. “Hey, bro, I heard the Blue family from down south sent a girl your way. Aren’t you curious to check her out? Why are you still hanging around here watching us play pool?”

At the mention of this, Zavier took a deep drag of his cigarette and crushed it into the ashtray with more force than necessary. “If you’re so desperate for a woman, why don’t you go marry her?”

Dustin chuckled, “I’d marry in a heartbeat, but Grandpa would never agree to it.”

Dustin was Zavier’s cousin, a year his junior. And it was this one year difference that ensured all the privileges of the Rivera family would never land on Dustin’s shoulders.

The Blue family was a prestigious clan from down south, while the Riveras were the wealthiest in the Capital. The marriage between the two families was no small affair; the elders had meticulously chosen the match.e2

settled on Zavier, and hence, the Blue family sent their eldest

up his cue, and began potting balls with such precision

was over, his restlessness grew. He tugged at his collar irritably. “Let’s

suddenly rang loudly from his pocket. “Dude, did you

and strode out.

yeah, Zavier’s with me… Look, he doesn’t even listen

on the other end made Dustin change his tone, “Alright, alright, I’ll drag him back if

bro, Grandpa’s laid down the law. If you don’t

the Blue girl is quite the looker, really pretty. Maybe you should just meet

“Shut it!”

his mouth shut.

they stepped out of the elevator, stern-faced security guards surrounded them. “Mr. Zavier, Old Mr. Rivera has sent us to escort you back.” It was phrased as a polite

wry smile, Zavier asked, “And what if I refuse

instructed us to ensure your return. Should you resist, we’ll have no choice but to forcefully