Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband novel Chapter 1617

Ten years ago...

Capital.

A young man named Dustin was absentmindedly polishing his pool cue, his gaze not on the billiard balls but fixed on Zavier, who was smoking in the corner. “Hey, bro, I heard the Blue family from down south sent a girl your way. Aren’t you curious to check her out? Why are you still hanging around here watching us play pool?”

At the mention of this, Zavier took a deep drag of his cigarette and crushed it into the ashtray with more force than necessary. “If you're so desperate for a woman, why don’t you go marry her?”

Dustin chuckled, “I’d marry in a heartbeat, but Grandpa would never agree to it.”

Dustin was Zavier’s cousin, a year his junior. And it was this one year difference that ensured all the privileges of the Rivera family would never land on Dustin’s shoulders.d2

The Blue family was a prestigious clan from down south, while the Riveras were the wealthiest in the Capital. The marriage between the two families was no small affair; the elders had meticulously chosen the match.

After much deliberation, the Rivera family had settled on Zavier, and hence, the Blue family sent their eldest daughter, Skyler, to be his bride.

Zavier remained silent, picked up his cue, and began potting balls with such precision that he left no chance for anyone else to play.

Once the game was over, his restlessness grew. He tugged at his collar irritably. “Let’s get out of here. I need a drink.”

“Sure thing,” Dustin said, grabbing his coat. His phone suddenly rang loudly from his pocket. “Dude, did you switch your phone off again? The butler's looking for you and the call’s come through to me.”

Zavier didn’t respond and strode out.

Dustin quickly answered, “Hey, it’s me, Dustin... Yeah, yeah, Zavier's with me... Look, he doesn’t even listen to Grandpa. What makes you think he’ll listen to me?”