Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 168~ Never getting married Bianca Jones was shooting an Ad at the Davis & Co.

Lora, as Miss L, had released a new collection and hired Bianca as her brand ambassador.

It was during the shoot when Bianca's phone kept ringing.

One of the staff took the phone to her and she was forced to answer when she saw who was calling.

"What is it, Mom?" Bianca asked.

"12 pm at Ocean's Basket. Don't be late," Bianca's mother, Evelyn Jones, said.

Bianca frowned, saying, "Mom, I'm busy-" "I'm sorry but you have to be there. I always let you do what you want. But this involves the company. Even if you don't want to take over, you can help out in a way," Evelyn said on the phone. "Be punctual." Bianca rolled her eyes. She knew what her mother was up to. What other help can she offer than marrying a very rich man who can partner with the Jones Group? However, Bianca wasn't interested in marrying a man who she didn't love. The only reason she was going was to give her parents face. After that, she was going to reject the arranged marriage.

It didn't take long for her to arrive at the restaurant. The moment she walked in and raised her head, her eyes met Adan's.

"Adan?" She asked, confusion coursing through her. "What are you doing here?" Adan stood frozen in his spot, his shock palpable as he glanced at Bianca.

"You've got to be kidding me," Adan muttered under his breath.

How could his blind date be Bianca? Bianca's eyes widened when it dawned on her. However, before she could speak, Madison intercepted. "You two already know each other? That's perfect... at least there's no need for introductions," Madison remarked. Bianca glanced at her parents and asked, "Dad, Mom, what's going on?" Evelyn looked at her daughter and pointed at a chair next to her, saying, "Take a seat. This is important." Adan glared at his parents and the couple pretended not to notice their son's icy stare. He sighed and took a seat. "Let's hear what you have to say," Adan remarked.

He shared a look with Bianca and he could see the confusion in her eyes. Was that anger? He couldn't make it out.

Did she know what this meeting was about and that was why she was angry? Was the thought of marrying him so annoying? Adan clenched his hands into fists without realising.

"Adan, Bianca," Madison began. "We called you here to announce that the Nicholson and sons group will be forming a partnership with the Jones Group. However, to seal this deal, we need to form a marriage alliance between our two families." Madison paused to take a deep breath, her smile so huge it reached her eyes. She exclaimed, "We've decided to get the two of you hitched!" Dead silence fell upon the room.

Evelyn looked at the young ones and added, "Since the two of you already know each other, this marriage won't be hard. You just need to learn to love each other-" "I'm not getting married," Adan said in a low voice, anger bubbling up within him.

Madison gasped. She didn't expect her son to reject the marriage in front of everyone. At least she knew that although he didn't want to get married, he would never do anything that would make his parents lose face. "Adan, what are you saying? If anything, Bianca should be the one to reject this marriage, not you-" "Why? Because she's a woman. Don't I have the right to say no?" Adan questioned icily. "I know Bianca yes, but I'm not going to marry her. Wnx of topic." The parents glanced at each other awkwardly. It was at this point that Jacob Nicholson spoke.

"Adan, this partnership is important to both our families. If you don't marry Bianca, be ready to step down from your position." Adan's eyes flashed coldly with anger. He hated especially when his father used the company to corner him. How many times were his parents going to meddle in his life? He was an adult for fucksakes. Was it a crto be born in a rich family? He was about to reply when Bianca finally found her voice. She had been too shocked to say anything earlier. She looked at Adan and remarked, "Adan, don't think too highly of yourself. I don't want to marry you either. Who wants to marry a community project?" Dead silence fell over the room once again and the air turned frosty.

Adan glared at Bianca. He spat, "It seems every tyou open that pretty little mouth, you only have the worst things to say. Should I be insulted because I'm not interested in marrying you?" "Adan, don't-" "I'm not insulting you. I'm just stating facts," Biança replied, cutting Madison off. She looked at her parents and said, "Am I even your daughter? How can you askto marry this playboy? Do you wantto be in a loveless marriage with a cheating husband?" The elders cleared their threats and Madison sent Adan a dirty look. It was like she was secretly reprimanding him for airing his affairs in public.

Eric awkwardly cleared his throat.

He looked at his daughter and remarked, "The decision has already been made, and the contract has been sighed already. As of todaet Bianca, you are engaged to Adan Nicholson. We are going to O announce this later today can see that you don't get along but with time, you will learn to love one another." Bianca frowned. She asked, "How could you make such an important decision of my life without consulting me?" Evelyn looked at her daughter and answered, "It's for your good."

Meanwhile, Adan was seething. He looked at his parents and spat, "Goodluck forcingto show up at metg: the wedding. Vtold you and I'll never vahbge this fact. I'll never get married in this life. Never." After saying those words, Adan gave Bianca a cold look before leaving the table. The parents looked at each other and sighed.

Madison had a sad look on her face as she said, "Will he ever move on from that incident?" Evelyn replied, "He has to. How many years has it been? He can't keep on living like this. At one point, he has to open up his heart to someone." Bianca frowned at the conversation. She couldn't help but ask, "What are talking about? What incident?" Madison had a faraway look on her bet

face as she said, "Adan once fell in love when he was actually wanted toung. Hen the girl of his dreams when he was just twenty three. He didn't even listen tous when we told him he was too young to get married."

She sighed and added, "Anyway, in the end, we supported his decision. because he was in e I love and very m happy. However, on the day of the wedding, his bride ran away." Bianca gasped. She asked, "He was left at the altar?" Madison nodded, saying, "Sadly, yes. From that type, my dear son has never been the same. He's afraid of giving his heart out because when he loves, he loves hard."