Chapter 193
After a few rounds of alcohol on the dinner table, Chris slammed his glass hard on the table.
He was a soldier who survived the battlefields. He had an intimidating presence and was exuding coldness.
Chris, who was usually reserved, said coldly, âIf you donât want to have dinner with us, just get out.â
Chloe quickly held his hand. She tried to deâescalate the situation with a smile, âAre you listening to yourself? Ethan has finally come to visit.
âWhy are you giving him this attitude? Do you think youâre talking to one of your fresh recruits in the army?â
She then looked at Ethan with a smile. âEthan, please donât blame him for that. He is used to being in the army.
âHe still thinks of himself as a soldier even though heâs been out of the army for so long.â
Marina also chipped in, âDad, please understand that Ethan is usually very busy. He might have work that he has to deal with.â
In the past, Chris was happy about Ethan. But he started to feel uncomfortable when he found out that Olivia was Ethanâs ex-
wife.
They were in the same circle. Chris knew exactly how many people Ethan broke regulations and mobilized to save Olivia and
Connor.
The men in the Carlton family all had fiery tempers. Chris said, âItâs been more than a year since Marina gave birth to your
child.
âBut you had to insist on an engagement party before the marriage. Not only has the engagement been delayed repeatedly, you havenât even registered the marriage.
âYou need to let me know today. Are you marrying my daughter or not?â
âDad, you donât have to be so aggressive. Weâre all family here. We can talk about it slowly,â Marina said.
âThatâs right. Calm down. Youâre scaring him.â Chloe added.
Chloe and Marina were on the same front on this matter.
Otto Carlton, who had not spoken a word, suddenly slammed his spoon on the table.
âEnough! All of you shut up!â
As soon as he spoke up, Chloe shivered slightly. She didnât even dare to look him in the eye.
âI donât mind that youâve been married once. Every man had several women when they were young. But youâve already
divorced.
âYou should break up with the past cleanly. Why are you still keeping in contact with her?â
Otta was old. But his voice was resounding. âTell me, what do you think my granddaughter is?â
Everyoneâs gaze fell on Ethan. He put away his phone calmly after stealing one last glance at the screen.
There were still no messages from Olivia.
Ethan sat up straight. He did not falter when faced with the two leaders of the Carlton family, nor did he lose any ground to them, even if he was younger than them.
âMr. Carlton and Mr. Carlton Senior, I promised that I would marry Marina. So, I will do it. And as for Olivia, you should already know her circumstances.â
Ethanâs voice was emotionless. The Carltons couldnât tell if he was hiding his feelings.
âThe Fordham family is bankrupt. She saved Connorâs life by herself.
âIn terms of relations, she is my exâwife. In terms of reason, she saved Connorâs life. Should I just stand by and do nothing?â
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His words were impeccable.
Otto grunted and said, âThere are a lot of ways to take care of someone. But Iâve heard that youâve been living under the same roof recently.
âYou canât guarantee that you two wonât reignite the flame.â
âThe Carltons are not nobodies. I donât care how much of a playboy you were.
âBut now, you have to give my granddaughter an explanation.â
Chris chipped in and said, âYou two are getting married anyway. You should live together with Marina from now on.â
Ethan wanted to say something. Chris and Otto both had their eyes on him.
Otto said forcefully, âYoung people these days care about the dates. February 14th is Valentineâs Day. Register your marriage with Marina on that day.â