No Escape from Love novel Chapter 120

Xena could no longer sit still. "Today is my engagement ceremony with Alex! How can you make such an unreasonable demand?"

"If you think our request is unreasonable, there's nothing left to discuss." The elder speaking on Lucas' behalf was unmoved. "As I see it, we old members of West Group should stand by our own. I have no interest in serving those who are heartless and unjust."

"You—" Xena, furious, wanted to argue, but Lester blocked her path.

"Grandpa." She turned to him, her expression shifting dramatically. "Once I marry Alex, the benefits to Schneider Group will be substantial."

"Enough." Lester's tone was firm. "If Schneider Group falls apart, how do you expect us to work with Mr. Hastings? Stop being willful. If you win, there'll be no shortage of engagement ceremonies in the future."

He had made up his mind. No matter how unwilling Xenia was, she could only bite her lip and turn away in frustration.

I had remained silent the entire time, merely watching from the sidelines. Suddenly, Xena stormed over and glared at me with pure hostility. "Serena, you must be very pleased with yourself, right?"

I frowned, puzzled. "Pleased about what?"

"Pleased that you and that illegitimate child ruined my engagement ceremony!"

"Xena." Before I could respond, Lucas pulled me behind him. "Let me remind you again—I'm not an illegitimate child. Show some respect."

"Ms. Schneider, aren't you being a bit unreasonable?" Alex strode over, his long legs swiftly closing the distance.

He pulled me away from Lucas, his tone calm. "This is our engagement ceremony, yet your family canceled it without much discussion. And now, you're here to trouble Serena, trying to shift all the blame onto her. How does that make any sense?"

"I…" Xena was both furious and speechless. She could only glare at the three of us with resentment. "Just wait. Sooner or later, you'll all come begging me!"