Novel Palace
Chapter 1702
Chapter 1702
Zavier,” just wait ‘n see. You’ll know later.”
Before long, the car rolled to a stop in front of a charming estate that was a rare sight in the Capital. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.
No sooner had they pulled into the driveway than a young man approached them. “Man, I’ve been waiting forever. You finally decided to bring your fiancée around for us to meet,” he said with an easy grin.
Zavier parked and turned to Skyler. “This is Steven, heir to the Dixon Group in Harbor City.”
Skyler had heard of the Dixon Group. The Blues did business with the Dixons, but she wasn’t familiar with the Dixon family.
“Mr. Dixon, it’s nice to meet you,” greeted Skyler.
“Skyler, you’re Zavier’s lady. You’re family now. Just Steven will do,” he said with a chuckle.e2
Skyler smiled, “All right, Steven it is.”
Steven leaned in, teasing, “We’ve been bugging Zavier to show you off, thinking maybe you were too shy to meet us. But now that you’re here, I see he was just worried one of us would steal you away.””
Skyler’s cheeks tinged with embarrassment. Thankfully, Zavier jumped in, “She’s just a bit shy. Don’t tease her.”
Steven nudged Zavier, “And to think, you didn’t want to marry her at first. Now you’re all protective?”
Zavier shot back, “Remember, you’ve got your eye on someone too. When you two make it official, you’ll have to bring her around.” Steven’s face lit up at the mention of his crush. “Yeah, when I win her
over, you guys will be the first to know.”
“We’ll hold you to that,” Zavier replied.
Steven asked, “Have Marc and Lucas shown up yet?”
“Lucas got here early. His sweetheart’s giving him hell. He’s in the middle of damage control, so let’s not disturb him.”
As they were talking, another car pulled up.
“There’s Marc,” Steven noted.
Skyler followed their gaze to see a young man stepping out of the vehicle, sporting a pair of sleek, silver-rimmed glasses, looking like a Greek god among mortals.
Steven wrapped an arm around the newcomer. “Marc, when are you going to bring a girl around for us to check out?”
Marcus replied dryly, “Next lifetime, maybe.”
“Don’t be so final, man. Zavier wasn’t keen on marriage either, but look at him now,” Steven pointed out.
“We’ll see,” Marcus said noncommittally.
Zavier introduced them, “Marc, meet Skyler. Skyler, this is Marcus, CEO of the Hartley Group.”
Marcus was a well-known name, having taken the Hartley Group to new heights at a young age while rarely making public appearances. Skyler was taken aback to see he looked so young, practically still a college student.
“Nice to meet you.” Marcus said politely.
Skyler nodded quickly, “President Hartley, nice meeting you.”
Marcus was a man of few words, and after the greetings, he fell silent, not one for uncomfortable jokes.
Zavier changed the topic, “How about a game of cards?”
“I’m in,” Steven said. “Let’s see if Lucas is free.”
Just then, a commotion erupted from the house. “Lucas Duncan, you big liar. You’re tricking me again.”
“Rosie, I’d fool anyone but you. If you don’t believe me, let’s go outside. Zavier’s fiancée might be here by now,” Lucas tried to reassure her.
Rosie scoffed, “There’s no way she’s here. Probably just your trouble-making friends making a fool of me.”
“Rosie…” Lucas’ voice trailed off.