Kyle froze mid-bite, the piece of meat hanging in his mouth as his mind went blank. He didn’t even know when such a thing had been decided.
Natalie’s face twisted with disgust at the sight of him chewing. Her voice came out cold and sharp. “Let me tell you something. Brother-in-law has officially proposed to the Blackwell family. He’s bringing the dowry tonight. If you’re smart, don’t cause any trouble. But if you’re not…”
Her sneer deepened, her tone dripping with disdain. Everyone knew the Blackwell family ran legitimate businesses on the surface, but there were still a few ruthless men in their circle. If this useless man dared to create a scene, he’d been crushed before he could blink.
“Quiet, everyone!” the old man sitting at the head of the table commanded. Grandfather Blackwell l
