Chapter 864

Nathaniel asked tentatively, “Elder Master Boucher, about the marriage between Zee and Francisco…”

.

Richard took a sip of tea and responded indifferently, “Mr. Hannigan, you should know that Ms. Hannigan
will get married to the Bouchers only because of the baby that she has conceived. Considering Ms.
Hannigan’s reputation in the past, we’ll get the two kids to get engaged first. As for the wedding
ceremony, it’ll be held during the spring of next year.”

‘The next year?

Mr. and Mrs. Hannigan looked at each other, and Mrs. Hannigan said, “Isn’t it a little too late for it to be
scheduled for next year? Wouldn ‘t the baby in Zee’s belly be a little too obvious to the eyes of outsiders
by then?” How could Nathaniel not understand what Richard meant?

The Bouchers obviously disliked his daughter’s previous reputation, not to mention that they had tried to
marry their daughter to Helios just a little earlier.

And of course, after being rejected by Helios, his daughter had changed her target to Francisco almost
immediately, which was indeed a rather unpleasant thing to do.

Besides, his daughter was already pregnant. Francisco scoffed. “I think my grandfather’s idea is quite
thoughtful. If we were to get married right away when the child isn’t mine, to begin with, wouldn’t I be
taken advantage of?”



Maizie’s face turned pale, and she pursed her lips tightly and did not utter a single word. Nathaniel’s
expression did not look too good, while Mrs. Hannigan felt sorry for her daughter and fought for her. “Mr.

Boucher, how could you say that about Zee? If Zee wasn’t pregnant with your child, then why would Zee
come to your house with us? That’s quite an irresponsible thing to say, isn’t it?”

Richard put the teacup down. “You can leave that to us. We’ll decide whether the baby is Francisco’s
child or not when the time comes. If so, the Bouchers will never treat Ms. Hannigan shabbily. After all, the
baby that she’s carrying will be one of the descendants of the Bouchers.” He then raised his head and
looked at the Hannigans. “The wedding ceremony will be set for next year. This is also to test whether
Ms. Hannigan can become someone that qualifies as the granddaughter-in-law of the Bouchers. As long
as we don’t see any scandals that are related to Ms. Hannigan within half a year after the engagement.
I’ll recognize Ms. Hannigan and take her in personally.”





Mr. and Mrs. Hannigan could not say anything more. “Since you’ve made up your mind, we won’t say
anything more.”

Richard then looked at Maizie with a keen gaze. “Ms. Hannigan, will you be willing to accept my
arrangements?” Maizie returned to her senses and forced a smile. “Yes.” ‘All he wants is zero scandals
coming from me for half a year, isn’t it? I’ll be considered the future second young mistress of the

Bouchers as long as I get engaged to Francisco!’

Eugene looked at his father after the Hannigans left the manor. “Father, how did you come up with the
idea of delaying the wedding ceremony?”



‘He wants them to get engaged first, then only get married next year. There’s almost half a year left to
spare. I clearly remember that Father insisted on Francisco marrying Maizie as soon as possible the last
time this topic was brought up.’

Richard glanced at the father-and-son duo, got up on his cane, and went upstairs without saying a word.
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Eugene and Francisco left the main manor and happened to run into Helios in the courtyard.

Helios nodded slightly at Eugene. “Uncle

Eugene.’

Eugene nodded back and returned without waiting for Francisco.

Francisco thought of the trouble he had caused others after getting drunk at Glitz and sighed. “Helios, I
got too drunk and vomited all over Ms. Chase the other night. Please apologize to her for me.”

Helios lowered his gaze, thinking about what had happened that night.

‘It seems that I haven’t seen Barbara for quite some time. She got rather drunk that night too, so I guess
she might not remember a thing too.’

“I really envy you, Helios,” Francisco smiled wryly. “You can choose not to marry the woman who was
arranged for you, but I don’t want

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Helios lowered his gaze, thinking about what had happened that night.



It seems that I haven’t seen Barbara for quite some time. She got rather drunk that night too, so I guess
she might not remember a thing too!

I really envy you, Helios.” Francisco smiled wryly. “You can choose not to marry the woman who was
arranged for you, but I don’t want to marry a woman like Maizie Hannigan. I don’t even believe that the
child she has conceived is mine…”

“Didn’t Grandfather postpone the wedding until next year?”

Francisco was flustered and stared at

Helios. “How do you know that?”


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