Chapter 169 The Encounter

Kenneth's return home had Oberon and Kamila on the edge of their seats, eager for good news. The couple's future was riding on Kenneth's shoulders, so they were hoping he would bring home some good news. However, upon seeing Kenneth's dispirited demeanor, with a shadow of defeat cast over his face, Oberon and Kamila instantly knew something was amiss. His slumped posture said it all—things had definitely gone awry. They exchanged glances, trying to decipher what had gone wrong. "So? How'd the meeting go? It's round two for you guys. If all goes well, maybe it's time to talk about tying the knot, right?" Kamila had it all figured out. A marriage alliance was their last shot at saving the family business from crashing and burning. However, Jaxson? There was no way he would lift a finger to help. Kenneth was still fuming about the day's disaster. A kid had burst in, claiming Kenneth was her dad, and just like that, the deal was dead in the water. He clenched his jaw, unable to las