Betrayed by the Father Reborn in His Rival's Arms novel Chapter 334

Quentin's voice was steady and powerful. "I really don't recall this marriage pact. But I do remember that ten years ago, I called the York family to ask for a loan of three hundred million dollars.

"Alistair York Sr. gave me nothing. Not three hundred million, not a single cent. Does that mean you never actually considered me a prospective match during all those years? Do I owe you an explanation, or do you owe me one first?"

Tristan was shocked. He had absolutely no idea this had happened. Hearing this, the other wealthy elites turned to look at the Yorks. Given the York family's massive influence, a few hundred million was a drop in the bucket. Yet, when someone needed them most, they offered nothing but cold shoulders. Now that Quentin was thriving, they suddenly changed their tune. It made everyone silently judge them for being so opportunistic.

While Tristan stood speechless, Quentin's expression softened back to a polite demeanor. However, this warmth was clearly manufactured—a standard, polite facade for social interactions, entirely devoid of any need to please.

He spoke slowly. "Since both families forgot about it, let's consider the engagement void. We won't bring up the past either. The Prescotts and the Yorks will maintain the casual acquaintance passed down from the older generation. I won't pursue what just happened, but I expect it never to happen again."

Quentin was clearly giving him a graceful way out.

Tristan wasn't unreasonable. Whether his sister's outburst was fueled by entitlement or genuine provocation, it was a scene that shouldn't be repeated.

If what Quentin said was true, the York family had no right to demand the marriage pact be honored.

Tristan decided there was no need to force the issue. He couldn't let this derail his broader goals, as he still had projects to collaborate on with Quentin. He nodded in agreement.

Madeline lifted her gaze. Quentin hadn't used excessive flattery, but he highlighted the two things she valued most: her proudest gaming project and the tech company she took public. These were the crowning achievements of her career, and he was laying them out for everyone to see. His words weren't just affection—they were a tycoon's validation of a promising business newcomer. It filled Madeline with genuine joy.

Quentin's love never sought to hide or suppress her; it uplifted her. He wanted her to stand as an equal, a brilliant woman in her own right.

Tristan's expression shifted slightly. Even Wyatt Westbrook and Harrison Hall looked taken aback.

Most of them were heirs to family fortunes, relying heavily on family backing. Sure, they did a decent enough job managing things, but it wasn't extraordinary. They merely maintained their families' prosperity by standing on the shoulders of giants.