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Chapter 91 An Uncomfortable Invitation.
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“Well, it won’t hurt to at least go and see Arabella You just stay home and wait for me quietly,” Carter said, not wanting to waste time arguing. Whether his hunch was right or not, meeting Arabella would clear things up.
“I still think it’s a waste of time. But fine, I’m not going anyway,” Freya replied, her expression tightening at the mere mention of Arabella.
“Suit yourself. But while I’m gone, start moving the last of our savings into separate accounts -just as a precaution,” Carter said seriously, holding her gaze.
“Alright p>
With that, Carter headed downstairs.
On the way, it occurred to him that Arabella might refuse to see him if he went alone. He knew she and Edward had always been close.
She’d only come yesterday because of Edward.
He turned around and went back to Edward’s room.
“Dad, what is it now?” Edward frowned as Carter entered again.
“Edward, did Arabella come by yesterday to bring you your medication p>
“Yes, why?” Edward was surprised Carter was bringing this up.
“It’s just… your mother and Harper were completely out of line yesterday. They embarrassed Arabella terribly.
“I’ve been thinking, and I feel I should take her out for a meal to show I care. Otherwise, she’s probably still upset. Can you reach out to her? I go with you to see her and apologize in person,” Carter said, his expression convincingly remorseful, his eyes full of manufactured guilt.
Hearing his father’s apparent regret, Edward felt there was some truth to it. Arabella had been publicly humiliated in his own home. The thought still bothered him deeply.
“If you’re sincere about it, I’ll call Arabella and see if she’s free,” Edward said.
“Please do,” Carter replied, his eyes hopeful. He was counting on Edward to get Arabella to
agree.
“Arabella, are you free now? I’d like to take you out for a meal,” Edward said over the phone,
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deliberately not mentioning Carter. He worried she’d refuse if she knew.
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Secretly, Edward also wished his family would show more consideration toward Arabella. If Carter was genuinely trying to make amends, this might be a chance to mend fences.
“We just saw each other yesterday. Why the sudden invitation?” Arabella asked, surprised.
“You were treated unfairly here. I barely slept last night thinking about it. I really need to see you and apologize properly. Otherwise, I’ll just keep feeling terrible,” Edward said with genuine feeling.
It was true–after Arabella left yesterday, he’d been racked with guilt and sadness. If he hadn’t asked her to come, she wouldn’t have been subjected to Freya and Harper’s hostility. He blamed himself.
“It’s alright. What happened yesterday wasn’t your fault. Please don’t be upset, or I’ll feel
worse.
“Okay, let’s go to that little place you always used to take me. I’ll come pick you up now,” Arabella said. She knew Edward well–if he’d lost sleep over this, he wouldn’t settle down until he saw her.
“Actually, just meet me at the restaurant. Don’t come here. It’s easier for me to go to you,” Edward suggested.
“Alright then. I’ll wait for you there p>
“Okay p>
After hanging up, Edward looked at Carter. “She agreed. We can head over now p>
A smile immediately touched Carter’s lips. “Good. Let’s go p>
It had been the right move to have Edward make the call.
In the car, Carter glanced at Edward. “I never know you used to take Arabella out for meals often p>
“You were always busy back then. It didn’t seem important enough to mention,” Edward replied.
“You know… if someone were willing to inject some capital into the family business now, I’m sure we could keep it afloat,” Carter hinted, testing the waters again.
“Dad, I don’t think it’s that simple. Whatever hit as was powerful enough to cripple us overnight. A simple cash infusion probably won fix it,” Edward said.
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“We need to look deeper. We must have offended someone influential,” he speculated.
Carter glanced at him. “I might as well tell you–your mother mentioned she had a minor clash with Mrs. Gellar recently. It’s very possible their family is behind this p>
“The Gellars? They shouldn’t have that kind of reach. Our families were on roughly equal footing. To bring us down so completely, the Gellars alone couldn’t have done it,” Edward said, narrowing his eyes in thought.
What Edward said gave Carter pause. “Are you suggesting the Gellars allied with other families to set us up p>
“Maybe. But it might not even be the families here in the Meridian District. There could be a much more powerful player behind the scenes. Our operations have been outperforming others for years now. We may have drawn the wrong kind of attention,” Edward said, feeling increasingly that this sudden collapse was anything but straightforward.
He’d kept an eye on the business over the years, even from his sickbed, and understood its standing.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.