ADRIAN
Carlson must have been more shocked than I had imagined him to be, because he took a lot of time getting his expressions together, and actually giving me a reply.
I watched my step father cross his hand over his chest, in a bid to look nonchalant, but I could see through him already and there was no going back.
"You have always been one to not beat around the bush." he said with a small smile.
"And you have always been one to take ages getting your point across." I replied, then gestured at the surplus paperwork in front of me. "As you can see, I do not have the time for that, so go straight to the point."
He leaned closer. "Evangeline is a good option, Adrian. She had the right education, solid background, rich, comes from a very good and reliable home, and is very beautiful.
