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

on Zavier, and hence, the Blue family sent their eldest daughter, Skyler, to

silent, picked up his cue, and began potting balls with such precision that he left no chance for anyone else to play.

his restlessness grew. He tugged at his collar irritably. “Let’s get out of here. I

suddenly rang loudly from his pocket. “Dude, did you switch your phone off again?

and strode

answered, “Hey, it’s me, Dustin… Yeah, yeah, Zavier’s with me… Look, he doesn’t even listen to Grandpa.

tone, “Alright, alright, I’ll drag him back

bro, Grandpa’s laid down the law. If you don’t head back now, he’s going to have you brought back

into the elevator. “I hear the Blue girl is quite the looker, really pretty. Maybe you should just meet her once. Who knows, you

snapped, “Shut it!”

clamped his mouth

Zavier, Old

a wry smile, Zavier

firm tone, “He has instructed us to ensure your return. Should you resist, we’ll have no choice but to forcefully take