At last, Julie and Joseph left the meeting room. When Lola was about to leave, she heard Harry hurl a question at Yolanda, "When did we promise mother to pick the wedding dress?"
Lola turned her back to Harry and Yolanda with a sneer and walked away, leaving them alone.
When she went back to her office, there was already a paper bag on her desk, inside of which was a white smooth suit.
After locking the door of her office, Lola took off the stained clothes and put it into the bag to get it washed at home.
When Harry and Yolanda went back to Crescent Spring from the company, Rose was sitting on a sofa in a daze.
"Auntie, we are back now." Yolanda ran to Rose happily. Holding Yolanda's hands, Rose hinted Yolanda to sit by her.
She then turned to Harry and gave a snort of contempt.
"Mother, what you did today has gone too far." Harry said coldly to show his disappointment.
"Well? Are you questioning me?" Rose stood up from the sofa and replied sadly. She had no idea why Harry disobeyed her again and again. She still believed that Harry loved Yolanda.
Sensing that Rose was in a bad mood, Harry turned his voice softer, "It is not appropriate to make a scene in the company. You have disgraced yourself." He was worried that Lola must feel terrible now.
"Harry! I know exactly what I was doing. Pick a wedding dress with Yolanda tomorrow. Yolanda's mother and I will pick a date for your wedding. You should marry her soon." Rose threw a name card of a bridal shop onto the table.
"I'm not gonna go." Harry refused directly.
That answer pained Yolanda. Looking at the man she loved so much, she said, "Harry, we have been engaged for four years. It's time to get married."
Then she put her arms around his waist from behind. His nice and charming smell fascinated her.
Harry glanced at her slender hands and pulled them off. "I have told you that I don't love you any more. Let's cancel the engagement."
Yolanda drew back and fell into a chair, crying in despair.
Harry turned around with a sigh and said mildly, "Yolanda, we cannot go back."
They could not go back!
"Harry! Lola is an evil. She has hurt me several times. Why do you want her? You have promised me that you will not be with her! You promise me!" Yolanda yelled. She had an emotional outburst and tried to stand up to jump into Harry's arms.
"Harry, how could you say that?" Rose asked. Seeing Yolanda break down, Rose felt sad. In her eyes, Yolanda was gentle and generous. She must be heartbroken at Harry's words.
Facing the pressure and questioning from Rose and Yolanda, Harry insisted, "End the engagement. It will be the best for all of us."
Realizing that Harry was determined, Rose took a fruit knife on the table to slit her wrist.
"Mother! What are you doing?" Harry growled while grabbing the knife from Rose. Again! He was so angry and distressed that he threw the knife onto the wall. On the wall, the Chinese painting of Catharine was cracked.
"Auntie, are you okay?" Yolanda showed concern over Rose and hurried to check up on her.
Relieved, Rose confirmed her idea that Yolanda was a good girl and was the best choice for her son.
Rose shook her head and turned to Harry, "I will make an appointment with the bridal shop tomorrow and you must go!" Her words gave no room for negotiation or discussion.
Harry coldly looked at her, went out of the villa and slammed the door, leaving Rose's yelling behind the door.
"Harry, get back here!"
When he came to the company, Harry took out his wallet from the pocket. In the wallet, he still kept the photo of Lola, who smiled happily.
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