Chapter 465

“If Richard is busy, we can keep things simple,” Old Master Meyers said thoughtfully. “Absolutely not! We’ll have a grand wedding to properly welcome Nuonuo into the Nie family,” Old Master Nie insisted firmly, unwilling to shortchange his future granddaughter-in-law. Richard felt a pang of frustration. Glancing at his watch, he saw it was already 8:30—time for an important meeting he couldn’t miss. “Grandfather, I have an urgent meeting to attend. Please excuse me, I must go,” he said, rising from his seat. “So soon?” Old Master Nie frowned, clearly reluctant to let him leave. Annie’s eyes filled with disappointment. They had just met—was he really leaving so soon? She had hoped to spend the evening getting to know him better. “It’s a critical meeting. I can’t be late,” Richard explained, offering an apologetic glance to the Meyers family. “Forgive me, Grandfather Meyers, Uncle, Auntie, Annie. I must go.” With that, he stood up. “Let me walk you out!” Annie quickly rose, unwilling to