Chapter 743

William emanated authority without raising his voice. "Withdraw that announcement first."

What announcement?

Of course, he meant the Reynolds Group's notice canceling the engagement with Vivian.

Zachary fixed his grandfather with a determined gaze. His lips barely moved as he replied, "No."

When William spoke seriously about something, no one dared contradict him, let alone maintain eye contact.

But Zachary did.

He met those weathered eyes, which showed hints of a jaded view of the world, and repeated firmly, "I refuse."

His tone was absolute, his gaze unwavering as he faced his grandfather without backing down.

looked at his grandson with confusion. He had raised and taught him for so many years, given him so much power-but not

refusal matter?" he

this before. I was afraid it would upset you, but now I have no

frowned slightly. "Tell me

fragrant tea permeated the room, sunlight pouring into

had returned to a distant past. When Zachary spoke, his voice

explosion happened so suddenly. Your father traced the driver of that escape

What about

William smiled ruefully. "Does my opinion matter? It happened

atmosphere hung between

firm, looking directly at his grandfather. "Because

didn't seem surprised. "So your sudden disappearance before you went

window, as if looking at West Ridge in the past. "What

mom was investigating was real, and her death wasn't an accident. Someone deliberately caused it—someone you

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