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Chapter 234 +25 Bonus Chapter 284 Early the next morning, Oscar received alarming news about his son, Michael. Yesterday, Michael had been on a business trip abroad in Naraida, and while returning home that night, he was suddenly detained. The authorities claimed he was suspected of stealing commercial secrets and would have to remain under investigation. Oscar knew his son was incapable of such behavior. Without hesitation, he immediately contacted his own people in Naraida to look into the matter.
It wasn't until the afternoon that he received an update: Michael had apparently offended someone-a high- ranking official in Naraida's Department of Commerce. "How could Michael possibly offend anyone in Naraida?" Oscar muttered, incredulous. His company primarily dealt with international trade and also handled the export side of the Morrison family pharmaceutical business, but they had almost no dealings in Naraida. This trip had only taken Michael there because the negotiation had been scheduled on Naraida soil by the partner company.
"This was probably the Starr family's doing," his assistant interjected. "A few days ago, he canceled his engagement with Lindsay." The words struck Oscar like a bolt. He remembered Michael mentioning it briefly; although Lindsay was a fine match, he had respected his son's choice. If they weren't compatible, they could always find someone else, so he hadn't probed further. Michael had been very responsible these past few years, and Oscar trusted his judgment. If he chose to call off the engagement, he must have thought it through. Hearing this, Oscar immediately went to the Starr residence.
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At that moment, Lindsay's parents were away; only she was home. Upstairs, she was engrossed in a long phone call, deliberately delaying her descent when she heard Oscar arrive. Meanwhile, Oscar learned the full context of the broken engagement through the Starr family's steward. Oscar's expression darkened. Even allowing for Lindsay's temperament, Michael's actions had been excessive. What frustrated him most was the reason behind it all: Michael had acted on behalf of that Olson family's adopted daughter. Every time his son got involved with her, nothing good ever came of it.
They had been burned so many times, and he still hadn't learned his lesson! "Lindsay," Oscar said, a smile tugging at his lips as he greeted her. His demeanor showed not a hint of awkwardness as he cut straight to the point. "I heard that Michael argued with you and ended the engagement." Lindsay had expected him to defend Michael, but instead, he hit her right where it would sting. "Yes. Your son is too outstanding for someone like me. Perhaps he already had someone in mind.
If that's the case, he shouldn't have even gone on the matchmaking date, don't you agree?" Lindsay replied bluntly, her words sharp and unapologetic. "Lindsay, that's not what I hear. You are exceptional; it's my son who doesn't measure up. If he offended you or upset you, I, as his father, apologize on his behalf. If you want compensation, just say the word," Oscar 1/2 Chapter 284 +25 Bonus responded without hesitation, stating his intentions clearly.
The Starr family's influence within the country might not compare to the Morrison family's, but their business was international, not domestic. Naraida was their biggest client. Even if relations between the two families soured over this, the impact would be limited mainly to the domestic and Goldmont City markets. Moreover, with Lindsay's parents away, Oscar understood that Lindsay likely had full authority over her household decisions. A strong outsider often struggles against a local power. Michael was currently detained, and the situation could escalate unpredictably.
Oscar just wanted to resolve matters quickly and peacefully. Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.
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