Contract Marriage: Abusive Love with Mr.CEO-Chapter 592 - 309: Marriage Registration Successful 1_2
Mrs. Geoffrey smiled joyfully, "If Becca doesn’t mind the wedding preparations being a bit rushed, then how about next week!"
Rebecca Quentin felt quite awkward, just about to speak when she was interrupted by an unexpected voice.
"What are you all chatting about, that makes you this happy?"
Hearing Howard Geoffrey’s voice, everyone turned to look.
Only to see Howard Geoffrey just returning from outside, handing over the car keys and other items to the servant.
Christine Quinn waved at Howard, then automatically gave up the seat beside Rebecca Quentin, so when Howard came over, he could sit next to her.
Once Howard sat down next to Rebecca, Christine, sitting across from them, finally spoke, "Howard, you’ve come back just in time. I was just discussing your and Becca’s wedding with your mother."
Howard raised an eyebrow, "Oh? Discussing the wedding, go on, let me hear it."
Christine laughed and said, "I was just telling your mother that I hope your and Becca’s wedding will be held next week."
Rebecca murmured a small complaint, "Sis..."
Christine pretended to be serious and interrupted, "Don’t speak. I’m currently representing our family in discussing your marriage with the Geoffrey family."
Howard looked at Mrs. Geoffrey with interest, "Mom, what do you think?"
Mrs. Geoffrey replied pleasantly, "I have no objections; I just fear deciding the wedding time right now might be too rushed, and we might not do it well enough, compromising Becca."
Christine said, "You’re overthinking it, madam... With Mr. Geoffrey’s resources, not to mention a week of preparation, even one day is enough for him to have everything ready, right?"
At this moment, Howard wrapped an arm around Rebecca, looked at her deeply, and said with a magnetic and tender voice, "Will you... marry me?"
Rebecca’s body trembled.
Roger Leonard teased, "Dora, are you proposing to Becca right now?"
Howard gazed deeply at Rebecca, as if no one else was around.
Rebecca, perplexed, stammered out, "I..."
Isabella swiftly covered Rebecca’s mouth with her hand, playfully saying, "Don’t answer yet, don’t answer... Becca, Mr. Geoffrey hasn’t proposed to you yet!"
Roger echoed his wife, "I want to see what Dora looks like when he proposes too."
Nelson Lewis landed a punch on Howard’s arm, "I think you’ll have to do something romantic for once."
Christine joked, "I’m just afraid my silly sister already agreed before he officially proposed..."
Everyone erupted into laughter.
Rebecca wished she could find a hole to crawl into from the teasing.
Howard kissed Rebecca, openly displaying his affection, and said seriously, "Let’s have the wedding next week then!"
Rebecca was startled by Howard’s sudden decision, hastily saying, "Howard, sis is just joking with us..."
Unexpectedly, Christine spoke at this moment, "Becca, I’m not joking. This time I’m here, I just want to see you and Howard get married."
"But..."
Christine had already turned her gaze to Howard, "You don’t think I’m being rude, do you?"
Mrs. Geoffrey immediately answered for Howard, "How could that be... Actually, regarding the wedding, Howard has already discussed it with me before, but we just hadn’t set a date yet."
Christine earnestly said, "Howard, to be honest, it might seem a bit rude for me to urge your marriage like this, but I have to do it because I don’t want my sister to live in fear like before again... You should know better than anyone what my sister wants the most right now."
Howard hugged Rebecca tightly, looking at her slightly bewildered face, and softly assured, "I will definitely treat you well."
While Howard went to speak with Nelson and Roger in the study, the three women remained in the living room chatting.
Christine pretended to be remorseful, "Becca, I directly ’proposed’ to Mrs. Geoffrey just now, you don’t blame me, do you?"
Rebecca shook her head, her face a little embarrassed, "It was just a bit abrupt."
Isabella jumped beside Rebecca, embracing her, "I didn’t think it was abrupt. You saw how Mrs. Geoffrey looked just now, she’d rather you and Mr. Geoffrey get married sooner. Besides, from Mr. Geoffrey’s attitude, you can tell he’s eager to marry you."
Christine said, "I know it seems abrupt, but if I don’t see you and Howard getting married this time, I won’t feel at ease leaving New York."
Rebecca held Christine’s hand, comforting her, "I know."
Isabella suddenly interjected, "So, when will Christine let Becca feel at ease?"
Christine’s smile momentarily turned awkward, "Isabella, what are you saying!"
Rebecca nodded in agreement, "Yeah, sis, when will you let me be at peace?"
Christine glared at Rebecca, "Have I made you uneasy? I’m living a free and carefree life by myself, you have no idea how happy I am."
Isabella teased, "Are you sure you’re very happy right now?"
Christine gave Isabella an irritated look, "Hey, we’re talking about Becca’s matter now..."
Isabella smirked but stayed silent.
Rebecca’s expression turned serious, gently speaking, "Sis, why didn’t you come with Skyler Jones this time?"
Christine seriously countered, "Why should I come with him?"
Isabella cast her a sidelong glance, "Christine, you’re just trying to avoid it. Even if you’re not a couple, given Skyler and Becca’s relationship, you could see each other as friends and come over together along the way!"
Rebecca nodded in agreement.
Christine seriously replied, "First of all, there’s nothing awkward between Skyler and me. We’ve always lived our separate lives, and we’ve never been on the same path. Of course, it’s not that we don’t consider each other as friends. In fact, we often sit down to discuss Marie’s matters, and a lot of times, we get along well. It’s just that my coming to see Becca is a personal matter. I don’t want to involve him."
Isabella feigned understanding and said "Oh," then shrewdly added, "Still care, huh? If you didn’t care, why worry about being linked to him?"
Christine angered, "Isabella Joanna!!"
Isabella chuckled, "See, hit the nail on the head? Getting angry out of embarrassment?"
Rebecca was amused by Isabella’s words, joining in to tease Christine, "I haven’t heard Marie’s voice for a long time. I think I should call her and ask her why her parents say they want to get married but haven’t yet..."
Christine’s face turned pale instantly, with a hint of panic in her tone, "Rebecca Quentin, you dare try it!"
