Victor’s POV
“I’m listening, Grandpa.”
“Trust me, Victor… this idea will make everything so much easier for you.”
“Then just say it already, Grandpa,” I replied, impatience creeping into my voice as I leaned forward.
“Calm your horses, son,” he said with a faint chuckle. “It’s very simple. You will call Alice’s father and tell him the wedding is cancelled.”
“What?” I shot up from my seat, my heart skipping. “Why? Grandpa, I can’t do that.”
“Calm down, son. You’re doing this for a reason.”
“What reason?”
“When you tell him the wedding is cancelled… Alice will appear. Trust me.”
I shook my head immediately. “No, Grandpa. This is too risky. What reason will I even give her father? And what if Alice doesn’t show up?”
His eyes hardened, his voice turning sharp despite his f
