\u201cOh,\u201d Torrin said, clearly unimpressed. \u201cDraven? Never heard of you. I\u2019ve only heard of the Palmer\u2019s eldest son, Haskell. The cripple who\u2019s about to get engaged to Larissa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven\u2019s face darkened at the slight, but since he needed something from him, he maintained a friendly veneer and got straight to the point. \u201cTorrin, I hear you and Larissa used to date.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the mention of her name, Torrin\u2019s eyes lit up. \u201cYeah, so what?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you want her back?\u201d Draven asked, his voice laced with temptation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Torrin shot him a look that said, \u201cwhat a stupid question\u201c. \u201cOf course I do. Why? Did you come all this way just to help me win her back?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Perfect. Draven\u2019s lips curved into a slight smile. \u201cThat\u2019s right. If I can give you a helping hand and deliver the beauty into your arms, would you be willing to work with me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Torrin nodded without hesitation. \u201cDefinitely. What do you need me to do?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A cunning glint appeared in Draven\u2019s eyes. He lowered his voice. \u201cJust imagine: at Larissa and my brother\u2019s engagement party, what if all the guests witnessed the two of you, a man and a woman, alone in a room together? Do you think she could still go through with the engagement? In the end, she\u2019d have no choice but to marry you, would she?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Torrin was stunned for a moment, then it dawned on him. He clapped his hands in delight. \u201cBrilliant! What a fantastic idea! Once her reputation is ruined, she\u2019ll have no one to turn to but me! Haha\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing his excitement, Draven added a reminder, \u201cDon\u2019t celebrate just yet. I\u2019ll do everything I can to create the perfect opportunity for you tomorrow, but whether you can seize it will depend on your own skills.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Torrin, who was grinning from ear to ear, suddenly thought of something. \u201cBut I don\u2019t have an invitation to the party.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven produced an invitation from his coat pocket. \u201cHere. This will get you in.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Torrin\u2019s eyes lit up again. He snatched the invitation with one hand and slapped Draven hard on the shoulder with the other. \u201cYou\u2019re a true friend! I\u2019ll be counting on you!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then, his tone shifted. \u201cWait a minute. Why are you helping me for no reason?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The slap nearly made Draven cough. He suppressed the pain in his shoulder and forced a smile. \u201cI\u2019m just trying to help my brother, Haskell. He doesn\u2019t like Larissa but can\u2019t refuse the arranged marriage.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh,\u201d Torrin said. \u201cI see! You really are a good little brother!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
For some reason, Draven felt there was a hidden meaning behind Torrin\u2019s words, but looking at Torrin\u2019s guileless expression, he decided he was overthinking it. He smiled back. \u201cMy brother has always been good to me. It\u2019s only right that I do something for him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cRight, I get it,\u201d Torrin said, his face full of anticipation. \u201cI\u2019ll play my part tomorrow.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With his task accomplished, Draven smiled in satisfaction. \u201cWell, I\u2019ll be going then. I won\u2019t disturb\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
09:37\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 242\u00a0<\/p>\n
your rest.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTake care, my friend!\u201d Torrin waved enthusiastically as Draven walked away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After watching Draven\u2019s car drive off, Torrin\u2019s smile vanished. He frowned and cursed at the disappearing taillights.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat idiot from the Palmer family must have come here specifically to get me killed! Telling me to create a scandal with Larissa at the party tomorrow. Does he think I\u2019m a fool? As if I could drug Larissa and force her hand. If that were possible, I would have done it ages ago!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 243\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 243\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n
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