Billionaire's Match

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.

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

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

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