Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband

Chapter 1618

Zavier knew all too well that even if he hadn’t shown up today, the union between the Riveras and the Blues was a done deal. As soon as the two of them were of legal age, they’d be trotting down to city hall to tie the knot.

He quickened his pace, taking two steps at a time. The yard was sprawling, and it took a minute to navigate his way to the living room.

He hadn’t gone far when the elegant strains of a violin reached his ears. “Who’s playing?” he wondered aloud.

The butler, his face creased with a smile, replied, “That would be Miss Blue. Before you arrived, she even played the piano for us. They say she’s a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to music, and she’s as beautiful as she is talented. Next to the eldest grandson, you’re the apple of Hudson’s eye, no doubt about it. The match he’s picked for you? The cream of the crop.”

The words “eldest grandson” stung Zavier like a barb to the heart, but his expression remained unchanged as he continued inside.

The living room was crowded, the Rivera elders all present. A few unfamiliar faces must have been the Blues, Zavier guessed.

Her hair, soft and long, cascaded over

sense her discomfort. How could she be

violin. It was meant to be complimentary, sure,

they were too busy chatting with their neighbors to notice

his throat.

with the violin, who only trembled slightly

Zavier’s grandfather, voiced his displeasure. “So you’ve decided to grace us with your presence.”

retorted, not sparing any courtesy for

mother, his eyes seeming to say, “Look at the

the peacemaker, interjected, “Zavier, these are Bernard and Barbara,

spot, Zavier stood and turned to the Blues. “Good to meet you.”