Chapter 173: Chapter 173

"Sir, Madam has found out that Miss Joyce has been living in a villa at Imperial Gardens since she returned to the country. It’s Master Damian’s property, and he even sent servants to take care of her..."

Listening to Butler Lafayette’s report, Jocelyn Sterling and Ivan Everett’s expressions instantly turned grim. The usually gentle Ivan slammed the table in anger.

Jocelyn’s face turned even paler in fury, "Those rumors were true, he’s with that Crystal Joyce..."

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"Sir, Madam, Master Damian is here..."

"Let him in!" Ivan spoke angrily, "We haven’t even gone to settle accounts with him, and he’s already come to us!"

The servant hurriedly left to report.

Shortly, Damian Quinn strode in with long steps.

The man’s tall, upright figure and his strikingly handsome face drew all eyes, but the powerful aura he exuded was intimidating.

Jocelyn and Ivan were also subdued by his presence, silently amazed.

After a period of absence, his aura had become even stronger. He was undeniably Imperia’s finest young talent, leading the Quinn Family to become the dominant power in Imperia.

His family background and appearance left no room for criticism, beating even their most outstanding son. He was the ideal candidate for a son-in-law.

But considering his involvement with Crystal Joyce while still engaged to their family, Jocelyn and Ivan’s attitude towards him turned cold.

"Uncle, Aunt, long time no see."

Damian greeted politely, signaling Chase Sherman to put down the gifts.

"These are small tokens, please accept them."

Chase quickly presented the gifts one by one, leaving even the well-versed Jocelyn and Ivan silently amazed by the luxury.

The Quinn Family indeed possesses immense wealth!

The engagement between the Quinn and Everett Families was arranged by the previous generation, and his visit to dissolve it was a public face slap to the Everetts and the unfamiliar Miss Sienna.

Thus, he would do his utmost to compensate the Everetts and Miss Sienna.

"We won’t accept the gifts, take them back." Jocelyn and Ivan responded coldly, "It’s been a while since you last visited us, is there something you need today?"

"Indeed, there is something."

Damian had no intention of hiding it; today he intended to dissolve his engagement with the Everetts!

"Uncle, Aunt, I’m here today to break off..."

Before he could finish, a cool, enchanting voice interrupted.

Serena Everett had heard the commotion downstairs and descended gracefully. Lazily lifting her beautiful, mesmerizing eyes, she locked gazes with the man on the sofa.

The air instantly froze.

Serena blinked, her whole body went numb, clearly not expecting Damian Quinn to be there.

Damian’s enchanting eyes, usually captivating, now showed rare shock, confusion, and doubt.

How was his little darling at the Everett Family?!

"Baby?" Jocelyn and Ivan were both stunned, bewildered, "What baby?"

"Serena, why are you down here? Go back to your room and rest; we’ll discuss it later!"

His little darling was Miss Sienna...the fiancée he never met!

Damian realized, his temples throbbing subtly, elegant fingers pinching his brow.

No wonder his little girl was so close to Niall Everett and Ian Everett; he even mistook Ian as her fiancé!

He even coaxed the little girl to break off the engagement with himself!

Standing nearby, Chase Sherman was equally dumbfounded, mouth agape in shock.

Miss Serena was actually Master Damian’s fiancée!!!

So all his hard efforts to steal her away before ultimately meant he was digging his own corner?!

It’s somewhat amusing...how did that happen...

"Weren’t you just saying you had something to discuss with us? Go ahead!" Jocelyn and Ivan turned to Damian, questioning.

The powerful aura around Damian disappeared in a flash, his handsome face quickly softened into a friendly smile.

"Mom, Dad, there’s actually nothing much, I just wanted to visit you..."

Chase couldn’t help but marvel internally: Master Damian’s change of face was unbelievably quick!!!

Jocelyn and Ivan, clearly taken aback by the sudden "Mom, Dad," stood there bewildered, unsure of how to react.

"Why are you calling them Mom and Dad? Weren’t you here to break off the engagement?"

Receiving Damian’s message, Elliot Everett hurried back from the company, entering just in time to hear Damian’s words to Jocelyn and Ivan, instantly voicing his displeasure.

Breaking the engagement and now suddenly calling them Mom and Dad?

Was this old rascal taking advantage of his precious sister?!

"What? Breaking off the engagement?!"

Hearing this, Jocelyn and Ivan immediately stood up, clearly reaching their limit.

"So you came to break it off after all..."

"Tch." Damian gritted his back teeth, feeling a headache for the first time.

Elliot’s return couldn’t have been more timely!

Noticing Jocelyn’s face turning even paler, Elliot quickly intervened, "Dad, please take Mom back to rest. Her health is still recovering, she can’t be upset. Let me handle this matter."

After seeing Jocelyn and Ivan back to their room, Elliot regained his usual stern demeanor.

"Damian, now can we talk about dissolving the engagement between our families?"

"I’m not dissolving it."

"Hmm?" Elliot’s brow instantly furrowed, his tone turning cold, "What did you say? Damian, don’t forget, this was agreed upon in advance! Besides, you have a little girlfriend..."

"That’s precisely why I can’t dissolve the engagement!" Damian interrupted him, exasperated.

"Don’t tell me your little girlfriend is Serena?"

Elliot suddenly felt a foreboding sensation, lifting his hand to adjust his gold-rimmed glasses, squinting his dark eyes, appearing very dangerous.

"Yes." Damian answered without hesitation.

Calculating the timeline, it was right when Serena returned to Imperia that he spotted her!

Elliot, furious, felt his temple throbbing, his handsome face instantly clouded, "I’ll damn well kill you!"

With that, Elliot swung his fist toward Damian’s face.