Chapter 211

Evelyn dropped the smile on her face and turned to Charles. "Grandpa Everett said he'll be coming the day after tomorrow with Julian's parents." "They want to sit down and go over the engagement party and wedding details with you." That had been the entire point of coming home tonight, but she almost forgot. Her memory these days was seriously... unreliable. Charles didn't hesitate at all. "The day after tomorrow? Got it." Then he turned his eyes to George, tone chilling slightly. "You're Evelyn's father. Your daughter's getting married. It's time you showed up, at least for appearances' sake." He didn't sugarcoat anything. Everyone knew George didn't care much about Evelyn, but Charles still backed down, even though he rarely had patience for his eldest son. What he didn't expect was for George's next words to instantly send his blood pressure through the roof. George didn't even glance at Evelyn. He just said to Charles, "The day after tomorrow doesn't work. I've already got somethin