"Neither of those things will happen," Estelle said gently, her calm tone carrying an undeniable steadying power. "Jonathan won't let the situation turn completely sour, and Dad will show Mr. Hanson the proper respect. As for Xavier, since he showed up today, he won't be backing down."
Norah bit her lower lip, her heart settling slightly. She nodded. "Yeah."
She knew that regardless of her family's approval, he wouldn't retreat, and neither would she. All she had to do was wait with peace of mind.
Half an hour later, the group gradually filtered out of the study, leaving only the two patriarchs, Geoffrey Lamont and Simon Hanson, behind to talk.
Geoffrey's expression was stern and commanding, his voice heavy with warning. "After what happened this time, Gonzalez probably won't ever forgive you!"
Earlier, when the room had been full of people, Gonzalez hadn't spared Simon a single glance.
Simon picked up his teacup and took a slow sip. "As long as he secures his position within the Hanson Corporation, I'll have done right by his mother. Nothing else matters."
"You two are exactly alike," Geoffrey said, shaking his head. "You both keep your mouths shut and bury everything deep inside."
Simon offered a faint smile. "How else would he be my son?"
"Norah is still naive and innocent," Geoffrey warned softly. "Gonzalez had better not break her heart!"
"You don't need to worry about that," Simon chuckled. "Norah is a princess in the Lamont family, and she will be treated like royalty in the Hanson family, too."
Geoffrey smiled faintly and nodded in agreement.
Out in the living room, Norah knew the elders had officially approved the engagement. She kept pressing her lips together to suppress a wide grin, her eyes locked on Gonzalez. But with the whole family present, she didn't dare be too brazen or show too much affection.
Gonzalez was sitting with Estelle, chatting quietly.
"Are you surprised?" Estelle asked with a smile.



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The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
Things are looking up for Xavier and Norah. Thank you for the updates....
Woohoo! This was sooooo good. Thank you for the updates....
This was classic updates. Thank you so much...
May we please have updates. Thank you...
I sincerely hope that Gonzalez finds the taped meeting of Hannah and Trevor to throw them under the bus....
How will Gonzalez get back at Hannah, Yvonne and Trevor for the setup and fall from grace....
Adrian needs to safe face and not do this. It will embarrass he and Norah and his family. Thank you for the updates....
This a HOT MESS for them both....
WOW! I didn't see that coming at all for Norah nor Gonzalez, the plot thickens. Thank you for the updates....
Xavier wants to get caught kissing Norah at this point. When will he ask her to call him Xavier and not Gonzalez. Maybe that would bring back her memories. Thank you for the updates....