Stimulate her, test her

"Enough."

Those words from him grounded Lola Hussey.

It seemed like he had given her an out, but she hesitated over how she should take it without losing face or seeming completely submissive.

The moment she was conflicted, Ethan Ainsley threw cold water on her hopes: "You once told me, we are not suitable for each other. Whether it's the age gap or difference in personality, there has always been a certain distance between us."

Lola Hussey was speechless: "..."

She didn't even get the chance to retreat gracefully before he took it away.

Moreover, he poked at her with her own words.

But at the moment, she didn't want to concede. She didn't want to seem completely submissive after his words. Taking a step back, somewhat defiant, she said, "You're right, we're going to call off the wedding anyway. Who wants to marry you, an old man like you, I should be calling you uncle!"

Ethan Ainsley's face darkened, and his voice was ice-cold:

"What did you just call me?"