Love Unspoken

"William, you embody prowess not just fortune. When your son undertakes the significant milestone of matrimony, the act of presenting a gift becomes imperative."

A flicker danced in William's eye. "Marriage proposal? Are you insinuating...?"

"Has Orion not informed you?"

William's legs faltered slightly as he swallowed a lump in his throat. "He's proposing marriage? Alexander, please spare me such jests. In my advanced years, I cannot bear such merriment.

"My disobedient son. I coerced him to consider marriage, yet he refused. How could he suddenly be proposing now?"

With no further ado, Alexander walked off toward the Villa, indifferent to William's queries. "William, if you doubts it, you should summon him back for verification. Once the gift is delivered, there can be no retraction." William's countenance soured deeply, silently cursing Orion for leading to Alexander's unwelcome visit. If the person in question were inconsequential, would Alexander bother to deliver a gift?

Unavoidably, William's thoughts drifted back to the girl he had glimpsed at the base. Could it be... her?

Not daring to delay, William promptly dialed Orion, only to realize his number had been barred.

through him.. He extended his hand toward the butler beside him. "Hand me your

a self-service dining area. The trio sat at a table and were occasionally greeted by acquaintances who curiously inquired about

current circumstances, their engagement with Quinn was uncertain

little appetite. She picked

speak, the butler's call interrupted.

are you now?

into Orion's mind when he heard William's words. Rising to take the

did you propose

Bracing himself, he asked, "How did

to boil over with rage. Suppressing his anger, William demanded, "How did I come to know? How could you, whom are you marrying, omit to inform the family?" "I'm marrying. Why should I

I not have the right to know whom you are marrying? You are becoming increasingly

wish to marry, I shall do so. Must I seek your accord? I am your son, not your minion. Do I lack