Chapter 17

Upon hearing Jorge's words, Mikayla frowned and put down her fork

"Carlos was really impressive back in Nosa. I didn't have much interaction with him, but even from a few meetings, I could tell he was not an ordinary guy. I thought he'd take over the Ludwig family business, but instead, he suddenly joins the military" Jorge reminisced, his face growing serious.

"Dad, are you saying that his move to the military base is not that simple? Mikayla knew little about these things. After all. she only cared about Jaxon before.

Jorge nodded

"Dad, if Carlos is so excellent, marrying him would be a win for us. Mikayla served Jorge some food and continued. "If you have any doubts, you can check them out when both families meet in the evening after tomorrow."

Jorge gave in as usual. He wondered now if it had been wise to use her so independently.

"Dad, when will Huxley report to the company?" Mikayla asked

"The day after tomorrow. Jorge replied, taking a sip of his soup.

Then I'll come to the office tomorrow. Mikayla decided.

The next morning. Mikayla was woken by a call from Juliet before dawn.

you're not up yet?"

away from her ear,

Mikayla! You're grabbing the headlines!" Juliet continued without

going on Mikayla asked, now fully

it

Juliet in the Background before

newspaper. She had expected some mention of her and Carlos, but she was shocked to see that two-thirds of the newspapers in Xosa were covering it, while the Lindstrom family's wedding only got a small

wrote: The son of the Ludwig family is back and proposed in public to the

printed [Mikayla and Carlos

wrote: [Match made in heaven the

kinds of praises and flattery for their

rang. It was an unknown number.

or she remembered the number too

Mikayla! To get back at me Jaxon's voice was as gentle as usual, but it only made Mikayla frown. Sure enough, it was about the newspapers this morning The Lindstron family must be

their marriage allianor and boosted Lindstrom Choup's stock. Instead, Mikayla and Carlos messed up

Chapter 17

of satisfaction. 'Carlos really is something.

understand why you hooked up with Winona, Mikayla mocked. She couldn't believe she had said something so cutting. "You're both so full

the beeping. Jaxon stared at the picture of Carlos' proposal in the newspaper. His

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