Jombo frowned as rage surged within him. "This is nonsense! What is in your mind? We have issued an official announcement on your marriage with Shelley. The date for the engagement ceremony is also finalized!" he bellowed at Zayn.
Zayn shrugged his shoulders and replied casually, "Nothing to worry. Just call it off. After all, it's never my idea to hold the engagement ceremony."
Jombo almost burst a blood vessel. He lashed out at Zayn, "Have you gone nuts? Aren't you aware of the current extreme circumstance? Lierger Corporation has penetrated into the local market, and you're now on bad terms with your aunt. If both Dorilo Group and Chroma Groupjoin forces with Lierger Corporation, the status of Giblo group would be
greatly shaken, don't you understand?"
"Chroma Group has already joined forces with Lierger Corporation, " Zayn replied placidly.
"What? Are you sure? Is it confirmed?" Jombo was stupefied.
Zayn nodded and said slowly, "It's confirmed. Harry has a grudge against me all this while. Since he's marrying Lena Chroma soon, it's a sure thing that the Chromas will join forces with Lierger Corporation and conquer Southcastle Shore.
Jombo's frown deepened into a scowl. "In that case, you mustn't call off your wedding with Shelley. If not…"
Before Jombo could finish his words, Zayn cut him off, "I've already called it off."
"Mr. Zayn…" Thompson gasped and was not in time to stop Zayn. Initially, he was thinking of reminding Zayn not to tell Jombo about that first. As Jombo had just regained consciousness, he was worried that the breaking news would be a great blow to him.
"What do you mean?" Jombo's eyes widened in disbelief.
"I've already called it off this morning." Zayn added with a sense of placidity in his tone, "As for the detail, I'm not planning to elaborate on that, in case you can't take it…"
"You're really an unfilial child! How could you do that without my consent?" Jombo was exasperated and screamed at him.
On the instant, he grabbed the cup in front of him and smashed it onto Zayn.
Zayn moved aside swiftly and ducked the cup. Crack! In a split second, the cup shattered into pieces on the floor.
The subordinates outside the ward were taken aback by the loud noise.
Brandy and Benard gave each other a glance; they both had a grim look on their faces.
"Just a while ago, you were still complimenting me for being capable, yet you you're yelling at me now, " Zayn mumbled in displeasure.
"You! You are a bloody fool!"
Feeling suffocated by the growing rage, Jombo started panting and clutched his chest. Blood drained from his face.
Thompson rubbed his chest at once and tried to appease him. "Mr. Giblo, cool down. Don't be angry. You can't get so agitated as you've just regained consciousness."
"Mr. Giblo, please take the oxygen!"
The medical staff attended to Jombo immediately.
After a while, Jombo's breathing stabilized. However, his forehead was still creased into a frown.
To prevent Zayn from blurting out any inappropriate words and infuriated Jombo again, Thompson reminded him warily, "Mr. Zayn, how about you bring young masters and little princess home first? I'll update you on Mr. Giblo's condition every day. You can pay him a visit again when his condition is more stable later."
"Alright." Zayn nodded and turned to look at Jombo. "Grandpa, I'll make a move first. You've a good rest. I'll come and visit you again."
"Where are you going! I want you to face the wall and reflect on what you have done!" Jombo roared at him again.
Zayn heaved a silent sigh and turned to face the wall obediently. At that very moment, he looked exactly like a problematic student who was being punished.
He knew well about Jombo's temperament. Jombo would never let him step out of the ward without a proper explanation.
The ward was in pin-drop silence for quite a while before Jombo broke the silence. He glared at Zayn and snapped at him, "Turn and face me now!"
Zayn did as he was told and turned to face him.
"You better be frank with me. What's your intention? You have started all sorts of intensive training since the year you turned six. Ever since then, you never let your guard down all these years. I've always
reminded you to look before you leap, haven't I? How can you be so inconsiderate and impetuous out of a sudden? Tell me, what's actually playing in your mind now."
"I can never marry a woman whom I don't love. Moreover, this woman is manipulative, good at playing mind games and ruthless. If I marry such a troublemaker, my energy would surely be drained from trying to get matters resolved with her every day. Do you think I can still focus on my career advancement with all the disruptions? Grandpa, don't you think that I've made a wise decision?"
Zayn tried to convince Jombo by reasoning out with him. He was confident that Jombo would accept the facts and give in to him.
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