Lanaâs brows snapped together.
Why didnât she pick Matteo?
That was because he wasnât a suitable fit for the job. As an experienced police officer, she knew
something was wrong with his reaction earlier.
Lana drove away in her car.
That night, a black Jeep came to the military school to pick the students up. The person in charge
had a list and photos of the students with him. Hmm, the number of students is correct. However,
one studentâs height and looks donât look right.
âWellâ¦â
âLetâs go. Captain Warlow is hurrying US. Weâre leaving in half an hour. If we miss the opportunity,
they wonât get another chance to sneak in,â another man urged.
In the end, the students were brought away. The birthday celebration for the triplets in Oceanic
Estate was going to be held half a month later.
Ian and Susan only received news that their families confirmed their engagement a week later in
Atlantius.
They would be getting engaged on the same day as the tripletsâ birthday, less than a month away.
Ian and Susan were rendered speechless.
They didnât know what to say.
/ canât believe Mom is this efficient at this age!
âIan, Iâve prepared everything for your engagement party. You can buy a present for Susan if you
want. Just let me know how much it is,â Sasha reminded Ian after she told him the date of their
engagement.
Ian pursed his lips.
She prepared everything. What else can I buy?
Ian hung up and came out of the bedroom to see Vivian heading downstairs with a bucket of dog
food to feed Lotus. He followed her down the stairs.
âIan, donât you need to work?â Vivian asked curiously.
Ian often spends the whole day in his room. Why did he follow me out to feed Lotus?
Ian said naught a word.
When they arrived at the kennel, Vivian poured the dog food into Lotusâ dog bowl. Lotus proceeded
to munch on its food greedily. Right then, Ian said casually, âWhy do girls like dogs?â
âHm? Why not? Look how adorable Lotus is. We also like cats,â came Vivianâs answer.
âReally?â Ian bore a doubtful expression as though he didnât believe her words.
Seeing his reaction, Vivian started fretting and told her brother earnestly about what girls normally
liked.
Upstairs, Kurt was watering the flowers on the balcony after he finished doing the dishes. He
happened to spot their exchange and watched without a word as Vivian got tricked by her brother.
Soon, Ian came upstairs.
Seeing him, Kurt asked, âWeâre going fishing today. Do you want to join US?â
âNo. Iâm busy,â came Ianâs curt reply.
He then strode to his room and slammed the door shut behind him.
Kurt shook his head in resignation. When Vivian skipped up the stairs with the empty bucket, he
pulled her into their bedroom on the second floor so they could change their clothes.
âVivi, Iâll bring you somewhere later,â he told her.
âReally?â Vivian enthused as her eyes lit up in excitement.
She was too innocent to realize what his real intention was.
Shortly after, they departed. Ian and Susan were left alone in the apartment in their respective
rooms.
Susan was in her room, talking to her mother on her phone. It was pretty rare for her mother to keep
discussing her engagement.
âSusan, what about this? Mrs. Jadeson told US not to worry about anything, for she had prepared
everything. But youâre going to marry into their family, so I think we should show our sincerity,â
Sigrith said.
âWhat will it be?â
âThey prepared a bride price, so I need to prepare a dowry for you. What do you need? Just let me
know, and Iâll prepare it for you,â Sigrith explained cheerfully on the other end of the line.
She was grateful that the matter was resolved peacefully. Thus, she was willing to spend her own
money to prepare a dowry for her daughter and respond positively to the engagement.
She had been muddled for too long.
Alas, Susan found her action pointless.
âThey will prepare everything for US. Keep your money for yourself. You donât have to prepare
anything for me,â Susan responded.
Sigrith protested, âWhat are you talking about? Susan, I know I was wrong. However, I have more
experience than you. Iâll have you know that women are supposed to have a proper wedding. You
canât marry your husband without taking anything with you just because his family is rich.
Even if the Jadesons say nothing, others will look down on you. They will assume youâre greedy for
not preparing any dowry. Instead, youâre getting their money for your own family. It concerns your
reputation, my reputation, and the Limmer familyâs reputation!â