Chapter 10
“I’m busy,” Audrey refused again..
“Then make time,” Dylan insisted.
“I can’t,” Audrey retorted.
“Audrey, do you think I won’t deal with you?” Dylan’s tone grew even colder.
“Then go ahead and try!” Audrey shot back defiantly, glaring at Dylan with an arrogant attitude.
This vivid and radiant side of Audrey was something Dylan had never seen before. Now, fully revealed in front of him, it made his gaze deepen.
Just then, Aaron entered the office, immediately sensing the tense atmosphere between the two.
“The prescription is on the table. Follow the directions, and call me if you need anything,” Audrey said to Aaron, ignoring Dylan. She then left the office.
“Ms. Hernandez, why don’t you come over to my place for dinner tomorrow?” Aaron called out loudly just as Audrey’s figure was about to disappear.
Without turning back, Audrey waved her hand and replied faintly, “No time, maybe another day.” Soon, she vanished down the hallway.
“Aaron, when did she become your teacher?” Dylan suddenly asked.
“Sorry, Mr. Clifford, I can’t tell you that,” Aaron replied.
Dylan pressed his lips, waved goodbye to Aaron, and then left the office. By the time he reached the entrance to the hospital, Audrey was already gone.
Gazing at the traffic and pedestrians outside the hospital, Dylan’s eyes narrowed icily, his expression becoming dangerous and stern. “Audrey, you can’t escape!”
***
In the car, Dylan lit a cigarette, the smoke veiling his face. Once he finished smoking, he directed Richard to start the car.
“Mr. Clifford, there’s a call from Clifford Mansion, Richard informed.
Dylan’s expression hardened as he took the phone. “What is it?”
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“Come home for lunch tomorrow. We need to discuss your engagement to Sarah,” his mother, Claire Clifford, said firmly over the phone.
Dylan’s eyes grew icy. “I’m not available tomorrow.”
“Dylan, you’ve put this off for years. You’re not getting any younger. It’s time to settle down.” Claire’s voice carried a stern tone.
“My affairs are none of your concern,” Dylan retorted icily.
“Dylan, are you still hung up on Audrey? Let me tell you, she’s not fit to enter the Clifford family. She’s not worthy of you. Don’t forget, she almost killed me. A woman with such malicious intent will never be accepted by our family!” Claire’s voice suddenly grew sharp.
“She didn’t succeed, did she?” Dylan’s voice was icy, the atmosphere around him growing even colder. Richard could sense the dangerous aura emanating from him.
On the other end, Claire was clearly angered, her tone becoming icy. “Regardless, you must get engaged to Sarah. We’ve already arranged a meeting with the Hernandez family at Clifford Mansion tomorrow at noon. You better be there.” She hung up without waiting for a response.
Dylan pocketed the phone, his demeanor turning icy and his expression chilling.
*****
At the Hernandez family.
After ending the call with Dylan, Claire immediately dialed Rebecca’s number. Rebecca’s eyes brightened at the sight of Claire’s call. She answered promptly, fearing the call might disconnect if she hesitated for even a moment.
Early the next morning, Dylan arrived at the Grandview Hotel. After calling Audrey three times with no answer, she finally picked up on the fourth. “What is it?” Audrey’s icy voice came through.
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