Meanwhile, Arthur said to Ryan, âAt this age, I donât wish for much. I only hope that youâll settle down soon. If you could give me a great-grandchild, I would have no regrets when I die.â
Ryan frowned. âGrandpa, todayâs your sixtieth birthday. Letâs not jinx it by talking about stuff like that.â
âHow is that jinxing? Remember when you promised me that youâd marry and have children early? But look at you now! Forget having a woman by your side, youâve never even had a female secretary!â Arthur glared at him and scolded.
Ryan was speechless.
Since he was silent, Arthur hesitated briefly and softly asked, âRyan, be honest with me. Are you not interested in women?â
Ryan spent most of his time with Neil and the others. He did not spare women a second glance or exchange pleasantries with them. Therefore, Arthur had been suspicious for a while.
Ryan appeared annoyed. âGrandpa, Iâm straight!â
âThen explain! Why havenât you had a girlfriend all these years?!â Arthur grumbled. He was determined to set Ryan up on a blind date.
âI havenât found the one for me.â
âSince you havenât found that special someone, todayâs your chance. Almost all the single socialites in Ryoln City are here for my birthday party. Look around and pick one. Iâll visit her parents and discuss your engagement tomorrow.â
âGrandpa, Iâll fall in love and choose my wife on my own,â Ryan said helplessly.
Arthurâs face fell. âIâve allowed you to do that for many years, but look at you now! You still havenât found anyone! Today, you have to pick someone here, or Iâll disown you!â
Ryan scanned the hall irritably and stopped when he saw Silvia. She was sitting in a corner while lost in thought.
He had noticed her the moment she entered the hall. She looked exceptionally beautiful tonight. Unfortunately, he could not stare at her too much as it might reveal his feelings for her.
âGrandpa, if I still donât have a girlfriend by your next birthday, Iâll agree to go on a blind date.â
âDelaying wonât change anything!â Arthur said angrily.
âIâm not trying to delay things. I mean what I say.â Ryan looked at him sincerely.
Arthur sighed and tried to guilt-trip him.
âRyan, I donât want to pressure you, but you know that Iâm getting old. My health isnât that great, so who knows when I mightââ
âGrandpa, I checked your recent medical report. The doctor said you were really healthy. You have at least twenty more years ahead.â
âWith you stressing me out every day, Iâll probably die ten years earlier!â
âI have something to attend to. Iâll go ahead and greet the guests.â
Ryan left without waiting for Arthurâs response, and Arthur could only watch in frustration.
When he walked over to David and Henry, David teased, âDid your grandfather nag you about finding a girlfriend again?â
Ryan frowned. âHow did you know?â
âIsnât it a regular thing with your grandfather? But seriously, youâve never had a girlfriend or even a hint of a scandal all these years. Iâm starting to wonder if you secretly have a crush on one of us.â
Ryan looked at him in disgust. âDonât worry. Even if I were into guys, I wouldnât be interested in a playboy like you.â
David was rendered speechless.
At that moment, Neil approached them with a cold expression.
âNeil, is it true that you and Silvia broke up?â David passed him a glass of wine and asked with a mischievous grin.
Neil glared at him. âThatâs none of your business.â
âI just think that your love lifeâs pretty rough.â
Neilâs expression grew colder, and he said, âRegardless of the process, weâll eventually be together.â
David chuckled. âDonât be too confident.â
âYouâre quite chatty today. Has Isla agreed to be with you?â
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