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Halsey felt a strong aversion toward Gilbert . After finally shaking im off tonight , he was back again with a dermand for a family meeting .
“ Mom , I don’t want to see him ! Sure , we were engaged , but he betrayed me by cheating with Sienna . He was the one who called off the engagement , so I think that makes the agreement null android . I’m never marrying him ! ”
“ Halsey , your father and I are definitely on your side . We believe you should marry a man with good character . Gilbert never truly cared for you — he only used you to connect with our family . We haven’t forgotten that .
“ But the Greenwoods have grown powerful in recent years . Our families have long – standing ties and intertwined interests that aren’t easy to break . Just now , they called , pleading for us to give them a chance and meet with thern . I couldn’t say no . Why don’t we meet with them tomorrow ? We can end this engagement properly , face to face , ” Patricia suggested .
As the Lincoln family’s heiress , Halsey knew that with privilege came responsibility . She couldn’t afford to tear their families
apart .
Halsey nodded . “ Fine . We’ll meet tomorrow . I’ll make things clear with Gilbert . ”
“ Great . ”
The next day , Halsey returned home after dropping Madeline off at the research base .
Patricia led her to Vista Dining . This was where the Lincolns and Greenwoods had agreed to meet .
Halsey and Patricia stepped into the luxurious private room , where Yvette and Gilbert were already waiting .
Yvette stood up , greeting warmly , “ Mrs. Lincoln , Halsey . It’s good to see you . ”
Gilbert’s eyes locked on Halsey . Today , she wore a Chanel dress , her long hair flowing freely , exuding a pure and gentle charm that turned heads everywhere .
There was a light in Gilbert’s eyes . After chasing Halsey for so long without success , here she was now , appearing obediently before him .
He believed that soon enough , she would be in his bed .
He curled his lips into a smirk . “ You look nice . ”
Halsey glanced at him coldly , then looked away .
‘ Gilbert wasn’t angry at all . The more Halsey resisted , the more he liked it . Once they were married , he’d settle the score with her in bed .
His feelings for Halsey were a confusing mix of love and hate – a maddening , unbearable kind of obsession .
“ Please , ” Patricia said , “ take a seat . ”
The four of them took their seats .
Patricia looked at Yvette . “ We’re here to discuss the marriage between Halsey and Gilbert , but I recall that Gilbert called off the engagement three years ago . So , that agreement is no longer valid .
Patricia got straight to the point .
Yvette smiled immediately . “ Three years ago , Gilbert was young and immature . That cancellation didn’t count . Our families go way back , and this alliance is the best way to secure our interests for the future . Don’t you agree ? ”
Patricia didn’t respond to that . “ That may be true , but a marriage is a serious matter . Ultimately , it’s the children’s wishes that matter . I respect their opinions . ”
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Halsey turned to Gilbert . “ Do you want to marry me ? ”
Gilbert hesitated , “ I- ”
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Halsey cut him off before he could say more . “ I once thought about marrying you , but you cheated on me with Sienna and ended our engagement . So , I will never marry you . ”
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