Chapter 69

Gabrielle's POV On hearing that it was Mr. Conner, my heart gave a few anxious beats. I could not help leaning closer. The voice on the other end was not that of Ethan, but of Old Mr. Conner. I breathed a sigh of unaccountable relief and looked at Maddox. I didn't expect Old Mr. Conner to be so impatient. My dad just got off the plane, and he was calling right now! Father turned on the speaker, so that all in the car could hear what Old Mr. Conner was saying. "Your Majesty, the news on the Internet say that you're back in the country. I should throw a welcome party for you. Why don't we have a drink together tonight?" How dare he ask to meet my dad? What a cheeky old werewolf! Father sneered and replied, "No need. My family is in a mess now, and I'm not in the mood to go out for a drink." The other party insisted, "It's just because of a woman. What's so annoying about it? It just so