Lilah raised an eyebrow, "Alright."

She signaled Gerard.

In no time, four burly men entered, each looking formidable and ready to act.

"Brother, what are you doing? Are you really going to oppose Mom for a woman?" Vanessa, who had once been close to Cason, questioned loudly from behind Claudian.

She had been brought along in hopes of persuading Cason.

"Escort them both out, " Cason ordered without turning back, his entire demeanor cold and severe.

Claudian was furious, her face turning a shade of iron-grey, as she slapped him, "You ungrateful child! You're going against your own mother for a woman of unknown origin? I'm doing this for your own good, and yet you dare defy my orders, announcing to everyone your decision to remain single and childless? You..."

"Enough, " Cason interrupted, both anxious and angry.

He had painstakingly warmed Miranda's heart, and now, before they were even engaged, so many obstacles had arisen.

What upset him most was his own mother's lack of understanding and support, putting his beloved in a difficult position.

"Cason, if it can't be done, then forget it, Miranda said quietly, removing the bracelet and handing it back to Cason.

She was someone who attracted trouble, and she had only agreed to Cason's proposal because he promised not to let such matters trouble them.

Unfortunately, some things were beyond control.

Thus, there was no need to force it.

"No, " Cason's eyes were almost brimming with tears, "Just give me a little more time, just a bit. Today, no one can stop us from getting engaged."

Miranda paused for a moment, then chuckled, "Cason, why go to such lengths?" "There's no need to question why, Cason replied, his expression particularly grim. “It's my business that I like you and want to be with you.

It has nothing to do with them. Today is our engagement party.

If they want to congratulate us, they're welcome. But if they intend to cause trouble, I won't forgive them, no matter who they are."

This passionate declaration even stirred Lilah, who had weathered many storms.

"Mom, I'm making it clear today—I'm determined to be with her.

If you don't agree, then find someone else to take over as the head of the family."

These words were a powerful statement.

Claudian was taken aback, stepping back two steps, nearly collapsing.

"But she doesn't even have parents. How am I supposed to explain that to others? Should I say she's a child of unknown background?" Claudian gritted her teeth, speaking angrily.