She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 176

Chapter 176 Affection And Irritation

Kristian's gaze settled on the screen as he pressed his thin lips into a firm line. "You're all at the age to think about settling down," he typed and sent.

Everyone's hearts instantly sounded the alarm. What was happening? Was Kristian attempting to nudge them toward matrimony?

"Sure, we're at the right age, but we have no plans to get married right now."

"Precisely!"

"Kristian, are you considering marriage yourself? If you need assistance, I'd be happy to introduce someone to

you."

"I can help with that too!"

Amid their flurry of responses, Kristian replied with composure, "I just spoke with my grandpa. He seems interested in introducing an eligible woman to all of you."

At this revelation, the group suddenly recalled how their own grandfathers had been raising this very topic with them recently.

They could typically deflect their family elders with various excuses, but if Lionel himself made the introductions, they would have no choice but to demonstrate respect, however reluctantly.

Frustration washed over them. Why did elders persistently push them toward marriage?

"Mr. Lionel Shaw remains as enthusiastic as ever, but I truly don't wish to burden him with such matters." "Exactly! This is such a minor issue-it's hardly worth troubling your grandpa, Kristian."

"Kristian, could you possibly help us avoid this situation?"

"We genuinely don't want to participate in blind dates right now."

Noting their collective resistance to the idea, Kristian recognized he had played his strategy perfectly. "He's not requesting that you attend blind dates-simply that you meet someone."

Everyone understood that "meeting someone" was merely a polite euphemism for blind dating.

Kristian elaborated, "As long as you don't linger around him afterward, I can help prevent this from happening. However, if you appear before him, there's nothing I can do."

"Thank you, Kristian."

"Tomorrow, after wishing him a happy birthday, I'll make myself scarce. 1 ***_

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"I'll do the same."

let Liam discover I informed you about this. You all understand how much he revels in

Everyone agreed wholeheartedly.

chatted with Kristian,

with Liam and were well aware that

chat. With the issue resolved,

group chat continued analyzing

exterior, Kristian possessed a compassionate heart and didn't want to see them endure the

ordeal.

oblivious to

into a black casual outfit. The loose strands of hair falling across his forehead added

but Kristian's features seemed divinely

he strolled from his

longer, Lionel would begin complaining

chess. Whenever Lionel attempted to mention Freya, Kristian deflected with remarks like, "Your

evasion, Lionel's patience evaporated, and he snapped, "With all that smooth talking, why haven't

game?" Kristian inquired, his sharp profile and high nose

couldn't muster a single word. Kristian truly exasperated him. Once

mood thoroughly dampened by Kristian's persistent evasiveness. "Continue with your games if you wish. When Freya eventually chooses someone else, you'll have

regret."

remained silent, instead preparing a cup of coffee and offering it to

demeanor only intensified Lionel's conflicting emotions of affection and irritation. No matter how harshly he reprimanded him, Kristian never displayed anger and invariably

truly occupy that mind of yours?" Lionel finally

to his conflicted feelings. Kristian kept his inner reflections carefully concealed.

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composed expression for an extended moment before completely abandoning his efforts. "Leave my presence. I can't bear to look at

without

Kristian decided to verify the

everything competently, confirming the details

was preparing to depart

"Has your grandpa banished you

reassuring hand on his shoulder. “Eventually, you'll grow accustomed to

faced similar disfavor in your younger days,"

they encountered one another, their exchanges bristled with playful barbs, and Kristian invariably emerged defeated. This occasion proved no

grandson," Isaac remarked smoothly, his tone carrying the craftiness of a seasoned fox. "What contribution

"Without my assistance, winning Mom's affection would have taken

your help, Kristian," Isaac responded with an untroubled