Forsaking the Years of Longing novel Chapter 140

Chapter 21 In the end, Jason stormed off in frustration, and watching his angry figure retreat, I felt an unexpected sense of satisfaction.

Callan had truly gone overboard lately, snatching multiple projects right out from under Parker's nose. Even though Jason tried his best to salvage the situation, the damage was done - Parker Enterprises was now facing internal financial issues.

Jason might have been too proud to come to me for help, but that didn't mean his family shared his stubbornness. His parents didn't hesitate to swallow their pride and approach me.

I wasn't surprised when Abraham and Nina Parker showed up at my door.

What I didn't expect, however, was their real purpose. I assumed they were here to ask for financial support or a partnership.

Instead, they had an even bolder agenda - they wanted to propose a marriage alliance on behalf of their son.

"Caroline, why didn't you tell us earlier that you were the Howard family heiress? You wasted all those years going back and forth with Jason. If we'd known, you'd already be Mrs.

Parker by now," Nina said as she walked into my home, carrying herself with the air of a proper lady. Even seated on the couch, her chin remained arrogantly lifted as she spoke to me in the condescending tone of an elder lecturing a junior.

Abraham followed closely behind. While he wasn't as haughty as Nina, it was clear from his demeanor that he wasn't pleased with me either. Still, given my current status, he maintained a veneer of politeness.

Rolling my eyes, I leaned against the doorframe with my arms crossed, leaving the front door wide open. I was already contemplating the best way to get these two nuisances out of my house.

Then Abraham cleared his throat and spoke.