Betrayed by the Father Reborn in His Rival's Arms novel Chapter 286

Tears streamed down Liliana's face. "Whether our engagement is off or not isn't up to you. Have you even asked Arthur?"

Lucius frowned in surprise. Right on cue, the landline from the main estate rang. Assuming it was the perfect time to discuss the cancellation with his grandfather, he answered, only to hear Arthur's gravelly voice immediately order, "Lucius, your position is reinstated tomorrow. I'm granting you even more authority..."

Because he had initially refused to marry Liliana, his grandfather had suspended him indefinitely.

Now, hearing his position fully restored, Lucius felt a surge of elation.

He assumed Arthur had finally agreed to call off the wedding, considering how furious the elders had been over Liliana's debauchery. He hadn't had a chance to ask Arthur himself yet.

Before Lucius could respond, Arthur continued, "I know this is hard on you, Lucius. You're a man, and I understand your humiliation. But for the sake of the family's empire, you must swallow your pride."

Arthur's tone was absolute, leaving no room for negotiation.

Lucius was stunned. "Grandfather, what do you mean?"

"I mean exactly what I said," Arthur replied through gritted teeth. "Your marriage to Liliana is moving forward."

Lucius felt his chest tighten. "I don't want to marry her! You saw what happened. If I go through with this, I'll be the laughingstock of our entire circle!"

Arthur's confirmation that all the men in the video were imprisoned was a terrifying display of leverage. With that kind of intimidation, the scandal would undoubtedly be buried.

Combined with internet censorship, the online outrage would eventually fade. What mattered most was that Liliana had access to networks and resources the Whitman family could only dream of. If they wanted to expand their empire, they truly had to rely on her.

With her massive inheritance on the horizon, the Whitman Group could very well become as dominant as the Prescott empire once was.

He had no choice but to accept his fate. But thinking about the nightmare his life had become filled him with disgust. He gave a defeated reply and hung up. The moment the line clicked dead, Liliana happily wrapped her arms around his neck. "What did Arthur say? Did he give you back control of the Whitman Group? This is wonderful! With me by your side, fighting for resources and partnerships, I'll be so much more useful to you than Madeline ever was. From now on, I'll—"