Chapter 480

Curtis picked up his phone and glanced at the screen, involuntarily frowning as he ignored the call. Yet, it rang again after a moment, prompting him to finally decide to answer it.

Deliberately avoiding Margot, he walked to the balcony before picking up the call.

"What's the matter?"

On the other end of the end of the line, Ashley's voice came through, asking, "Curt, it's been a while since you've been home. You're also not at the Royal Villa. Where are you?"

"I'm on a business trip."

"How long will you be away?"

"Mom, just tell me what's the matter."

Ashley picked up on Curtis' impatient tone and got straight to the point.

"Well, I've arranged for you to meet Queenie Trapp. You two should meet. Look at yourself, you're in your 30s and still single. The family is worried."

Curtis remained silent, disliking the idea of another blind date arranged for him and disapproving of such interference from his elders.

He turned and glanced toward the dining room where Margot and Lilac