CHAPTER 202
Author: LADY E
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Mr Stark decided to continue the conversation, not minding his son who stormed out of the room.

They continued their conversation like they didn't notice Peterson left.

"So, we should start talking about the wedding plans now right?" Mrs Preston asked

"Of course it's less than a month and it needs to be spectacular." Mrs Stark added.

"Mom, dad, uncle, aunt please excuse me." Claudia Preston retorted.

"Where are you going dear?" Mr Preston asked.

"To Peterson I want to talk to him about something." She answered

"Of course dear you're free to go." Mr Stark said.

Claudia got up and left while they continued their mindless chatter. She knocked on Peterson's door and then walked in.

"Hey, are you okay?" Claudia asked.

"And if I say I'm not?" Peterson asked.

"What can I do to make you feel okay?"

"You really want to know? Ask your parents to break off the engagement." Peterson answered.

"That's out of the question Pete." Claudia retorted and continued;

"Listen Pete this marriage is hold
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