Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband (END) novel Chapter 1748

"Thank you, Grandpa." Zavier turned to look at Skyler. Despite having a thousand words on his mind, he simply uttered a brief sentence. "Skyler, you just hang tight here, okay? I'll be back before you know it."

Skyler offered a warm smile, "Okay."

Then Zavier said to Hudson, "Grandpa, please look after Skyler for me."

Hudson waved dismissively, "You're a grown man. Stop fussing like an old maid. Go and handle your business. You can only protect the ones you love when you've got your own affairs sorted."

Zavier nodded, "Got it."

Skyler gave him an encouraging smile, "Hurry back."d2

And with that, Zavier was gone.

No sooner had he left than Skyler heard Hudson's sobering words, "Skyler, the Blue family going bust means you're no longer playing in the same league as the Riveras, you get that, right?"

Skyler nodded slowly, "I understand."

Hudson seemed pleased, "I knew I wasn't wrong about you. You've got a good head on your shoulders."

Skyler laughed bitterly, "I just wish I wasn't so clear on the situation right now."

Hudson continued, "You're a good kid, a real catch for any regular family. It's just a damn shame that my grandson Zavier's got too much on his plate."

The implication was subtle, but to Skyler, it already felt too direct, "What would you like me to do, Grandpa?"

However, that wasn't anyone's fault. If their positions were reversed, she might have made the same call as Hudson.

Hudson pressed on, "Skyler, I know you're a good girl. I know you have your own aspirations, and I know you want to break free from the Blue family's control and take your sister out of there. As long as you promise me and take the initiative to propose the annulment of the engagement with Zavier, I can make all these come true."

Two years ago, when they were arranging the engagement between Zavier and her, no one asked them in advance if they were willing. Now that Hudson wanted them to annul the marriage, again, no one had asked them in advance if they were willing.

Whether it was getting engaged or breaking it off, Zavier and Skyler, the two people it concerned most, had the least say.

Skyler felt a bitter laugh coming on but fought back tears instead, "Mr. Hudson, do I have another choice?"

Hudson delivered the ultimatum with a smile that didn't reach his eyes, "Unless you want to never see your sister again."