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."

had

the next candidate. I have plenty of resources at my disposal. Trust me. We'll find someone better than

have time for

in many ways. Barron glanced at Hackett again. "If you're uncomfortable sitting here, why don't you return to your business? I'm arranging a date for Valeria "Grandfather, is this necessary? You're setting up a blind

was now divorced from Hackett, and they no longer shared any significant connection. Still, Hackett could not quite understand why he felt an unexplainable sense of displeasure when

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Could it be that you still care about Valeria? Does her going on a blind date make you

"No!" Hackett vehemently responded.

Get out! Don't hinder us!" Barron wanted to see how long

that moment, the door to the private

man entered, looking cultured and refined. He

for being late, the man

Valeria Sharp, our lovely lady. She's a lawyer too, so you two should have a lot to talk about, being in the

was left dumbfounded, unsure how to react. Barron really had gone the extra mile, setting

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 point. His gaze critically

smile, then turned to Hackett with a pleading look as

but Barron was currently unapproachable. Regardless of what he said, Barron would not listen. After a while, Barron unexpectedly proposed, "Since you've met each other now, why not go for a walk outside? Give yourselves some privacy.

was embarrassed enough to wish she could vanish,

left the private room with the

contentedly, observing Hackett's reaction across

stood up, ready

on their date? Sit

back, his teeth gritted.

he'd let Valeria spend time alone

an excuse to

voice echoed behind her.