Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

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"Mr. James, you... Valeria tried to find words, but she was at a loss, Barron had left her utterly speechless.

It seemed that she was having a particularly unlucky day, with both Barron and Hackett finding new ways to tease her.

Barron, on the other hand, was quite pleased with himself. He stood up and pulled Valeria to the table, urging her to sit down. "Come on, Valeria Sit. Be a good girl."

Then, he glanced disdainfully at his grandson, Hackett, and remarked, "You have no business here. Just do whatever you need to do. Don't be a nuisance. Valeria and I have things to discuss."

Valeria was utterly confused and turned to look at Hackett behind her.

Hackett took a seat directly across from her, suppressing his anger, and asked in a low voice. "What did you want to achieve by deceiving us into coming here?"

"You're mistaken I only wanted Valeria to come, not you. Didn't I say that? I want to introduce Valeria to a good man." Barron deliberately provoked Hackett across from him.

Hacken's brows furrowed instantly, His voice was laced with frustration. "This is absurd!"

Barron chuckled inwardly. He knew that Hackett still cared deeply for Valeria, even if he had not realized it.

Maintaining his composure, Barron replied, "How is this absurd? A few years ago, I handed Valeria over to you, thinking you were a responsible man. But what did you do? How did you treat her? How did you make her suffer? Now I've seen the light. If you two can't get along, so be it. I won't force it anymore. Since you can't provide happiness for Valeria, I'll find someone who can. That way, I can rest easy"

Hackett was speechless.

Barron shifted his gaze to Valeria, who was seated beside him. I know you don't like him and don't want to remarry him. I won't force it anymore. But you said you have someone else, which is clearly a lie. Do you think I can't see through that! So, I want to find a man who can truly bring you happiness.

"Mr. James, seriously, you don't need to do this for me. I can find someone on my own. You can't force relationships."

Barron's rapid change of stance left her at a loss for words. Just yesterday, he had insisted on arranging her and Hackett's reconciliation, and

better than that brat." Barron's eyes flickered mischievously as he glanced at Hackett sitting across from him. Hackett's

have time for this.

uncomfortable sitting here, why don't you return to your business? I'm arranging

shared any significant connection. Still, Hackett could not quite understand why he felt an

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snorted. "What business is it of yours? Could it be that you still care about Valeria? Does her going on a blind date make

"No!" Hackett vehemently responded.

Don't hinder us!" Barron wanted to

moment, the door to the private

man entered, looking cultured and refined. He seemed to be the blind date Barron

Barron, I apologize for being late,

early. Let me introduce you. This is Valeria Sharp, our lovely lady. She's a lawyer too, so you two should have a lot to talk about, being in

unsure how to react. Barron really had gone the extra mile, setting her up on

Danny Bentley. He's my friend's grandson, a partner at a law firm, quite accomplished," introduced Barron while keeping an eye on Hackett's expression across the table. Hackett's face had turned sour at that

pleading look as if to say, "Can't

but Barron was currently unapproachable. Regardless of what he said, Barron would not listen. After a while, Barron unexpectedly proposed, "Since you've

Valeria was embarrassed enough to

private room with the man

observing Hackett's reaction across the

Hackett also stood up, ready to

you going while they're on their date?

his teeth gritted.

was no way he'd let Valeria spend

the man outside, hoping to find an excuse

echoed behind her. "Valeria, I'll drive you