Chapter 193 Matchmaker

Cade attempted to reach Lucian by phone in the evening, but his calls went unanswered. Cade checked with David, who said Lucian hadn't been to the company.

He quickly put the pieces together and concluded that Calista had likely rejected Lucian once more. Without hesitation, Cade drove to Everglade Manor. A servant greeted him and opened the door.

"Mr. Northwood is in the study on the second floor."

He thanked the servant and made his way upstairs. The door to the study was unlocked, yet he knocked twice as a courtesy.

Lucian's cold voice echoed, "I'm not eating. Go away."

Cade ignored Lucian's orders and boldly entered the room. His unannounced intrusion only added to Lucian's already sour mood. Lucian wanted to get angry but restrained himself when he saw it was Cade.

"What brings you here?" he asked sternly.

Cade replied, "I've come to deliver a gift."

Lucian's eyes fell upon the cheap plastic bag Cade held, and he couldn't help but ask with a lack of enthusiasm, "What'