Fiona quickly tidied herself up and stepped out the door.A maid was waiting by the entrance.Seeing Fiona a, she asked, "Miss Dawson, are you heading to the breakfast room now?"
"Breakfast room?"Fiona asked curiously."Is there a special room just for breakfast?Do you also have separate rooms for lunch and dinner?"
The maid immediately praised her, "Miss Dawson, you are indeed very smart.The Young Master has very high standards for dining environments.Besides separate rooms for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, there are also designated places for morning tea and afternoon tea."
Fiona raised an eyebrow."What if someone eats breakfast in the lunch room by mistake?"
The maid's expression turned serious."The Young Master would probably have a headache for the entire day."
Fiona understood.This President Mikkelsen must have some degree of obsessive-compulsive disorder.She didn't ask any more questions and simply followed the maid to the breakfast room.The breakfast room was a house with large floor-to-ceiling windows.Outside, the Mikkelsen Family's garden was in full bloom, offering a breathtaking view.Lucian was sitting on a sofa, holding a newspaper, his expression stern and focused.
Fiona was about to greet him when Uncle Fox hurriedly stopped her.He whispered, "Miss, this is the Young Master's newspaper time."
She quickly understood, "So, if we call him now, he'll get a headache?"
Uncle Fox nodded approvingly.
Layla: "..."
In her heart, Lucian had always been like the moon, high and distant.But now, after noticing his little habits, that moon seemed to have descended to earth, touched by the warmth of everyday life.Fiona decided to respect Lachlan's habits, so she quietly waited by his side.While he read the newspaper, Fiona, after getting Uncle Fox's
permission, picked a book from the shelf and started reading.The dining room fell silent, with only the occasional sound of pages turning.Time seemed to slow down in this quiet moment.
Uncle Fox glanced at Lucian, then at Fiona and felt an unexpected sense of harmony.
"Uncle!"Suddenly, a sharp voice shattered the peace.Uncle Fox raised an eyebrow, showing a hint of displeasure.He looked towards the door and saw Abel rushing in with Emily.
"Uncle, why wouldn't the guard let me in?I'm here today to formally discuss breaking off the engagement..."
Abel was speaking when he noticed Fiona sitting on the couch.
His eyes widened in shock."Fiona, what are you doing here?"
Fiona sighed and put down her book.What had she done in her past life to deserve running into Abel again?
"Uncle," Abel's voice turned cold, "is this woman here to twist the truth?I found out about what happened yesterday.The so-called setup was entirely her doing.Her goal was to tarnish the Dawson family's reputation!Uncle Dawson and Aunt Dawson adopted her and gave her three years of a wealthy life.They did nothing wrong to her.
Now, just because they love Emily a bit more, she comes up with this vicious scheme.Uncle, don't be fooled by her."
"Brother Abel, please stop," Emily gently tugged at his hand, tears welling up in her eyes."Let's just say it's our Dawson family that owes Sister an apology."
"Emily!This woman is so malicious, yet you still think about her all the time!Don't be so foolish, it breaks my heart" Abel said, his face full of pity.
"Brother Abel," Emily was moved.
"Emily," Abel's voice grew even more tender.
Fiona: "..."She felt like she must have committed some grave sins, not just in her past life, but in the one before that too.Otherwise, why else would she have to endure such disgust?
Lucian felt a headache coming on again.With a blank expression, he said, "You came here early in the morning just to tell me this?"
Abel finally snapped out of it.Holding Emily's hand, he loudly declared, "Uncle.This Fiona, she knew very well that the person I have always liked is Emily.Yet she deliberately imitated Emily to get close to me.I thought she was as innocent and pure as Emily, which is why I agreed to the engagement.But now I see she is nothing but a scheming, malicious, and selfish person.So, I want to break off the engagement!The one I truly love is Emily, and only her."
Abel tightened his grip on Emily's hand, his words ringing with determination, almost like a vow. Emily was so moved that she was on the verge of tears.
Fiona squinted her eyes,feeling a bit speechless.Breaking off the engagement?
She couldn't be happier about it! Fiona couldn't help but say, "Then let's call off the engagement."
Abel had been dreaming of breaking off the engagement, but Fiona agreeing so easily made him suspicious.
He glared at her and asked, "What are you up to now?"
Fiona rolled her eyes."You want to break off the engagement, and I agreed!What more do you want?"
Abel frowned slightly."Fiona, I'm warning you!Don't try any tricks."
Fiona laughed in exasperation."What tricks could I possibly play?The contract is still with the Dawson Family.You can just destroy the contract and announce the breakup.I'll acknowledge it, and that's it, isn't it?"
Back then, to secure Abel, the golden catch, Hilbert had shrewdly signed a contract.If the two of them didn't get engaged, it would be considered a breach of contract.But Fiona had no intention of clinging to him.As soon as he announced the breakup,she would definitely accept it.Then, the matter would be over.It was a simple thing.However, Abel's gaze towards her grew increasingly suspicious.Could it really be that simple?If Fiona clung to him, he would find it disgusting.But now that Fiona agreed so readily, he felt a bit uncomfortable.Why wouldn't Fiona see him being such a catch and hold on to him for her dear life?This woman must have some kind of scheme.
Thinking of this, Abel couldn't help but say coldly, "Fine.Then I want you to announce publicly that it's because you made a mistake that I'm breaking off the engagement."
Fiona was so angry she laughed.She had agreed to the breakup so readily, which already showed she was kind-hearted and generous.And now he wanted her to take the blame?
"What kind of daydream are you having?"Fiona said without hesitation.
Abel immediately perked up, "Oh, so now your true colors are showing.You never intended to break off the engagement, did you?You actually..."
Abel's voice was sharp and high-pitched.Lucian's frown deepened.Being disrupted early in the morning and having to endure Abel's noisy voice again made his headache worse.But Lucian was used to this kind of pain.His face showed little emotion, but his voice grew colder.
"Shut up," Lucian said icily.
Abel looked at Lucian in disbelief. He had always thought that Lucian valued him.This was the first time Lucian had spoken to him so bluntly.
Abel panicked."Uncle, have you been deceived by this woman?She..."He went on and on, and Lucian's expression grew even colder.However, before he could lose his temper.
"Slap!"Fiona suddenly stepped forward and slapped Abel across the face.
Abel was stunned.
"Brother Abel!"Emily held his face, looking angrily at Fiona."Sister, what are you doing?"
Abel finally realized what was happening.He gritted his teeth and glared at Fiona."So, you've finally shown your true colors!Fiona, you..."
"Get out," Fiona interrupted, pointing directly at the door.
Abel was stunned for a moment, then he started to laugh."This is my uncle's house.Who do you think you are to tell me to leave?Uncle, isn't this woman ridiculous?"
He turned to Lucian with a mocking smile.
"Yes sis. This is Mr. Mikkelsen's house. You don't have the right to tell Brother Abel to leave. After all, Brother Abel is the nephew and you are... just an ex daughter of the Dawson family. I'm not mocking you though" Emily stated.
"Sigh! It seems Miss Emily forgot an important message. Abel is really Mr. Mikkelsen's nephew but I am Abel's fiancee. Until he agrees to break the engagement, you are actually "the other woman " Fiona said.
"Fiona you!" Abel called out angrily.
Lucian raised an eyebrow, his expression
indifferent."Uncle Fox, show him out."
Abel's anger turned to smiles. His smile widened, filled with spitefulness as he looked at Fiona."See?You've made my uncle angry.Without the Dawson Family, you're nothing but a low-class person.Did you really think my uncle would stand up for you?You're so naive..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Uncle Fox was already standing in front of him with a cold expression."Young Master Abel, please leave."
His smile froze on his face.He looked at Uncle Fox in disbelief."Uncle Fox, are you sure you're not making a mistake?"
Uncle Fox's expression grew even colder."I didn't chase away the wrong person."
He couldn't be bothered to say more and directly called for the bodyguards.
"Wait, Uncle, I..."Abel was still shouting loudly, but the bodyguards quickly covered his mouth and escorted him and Emily out together.