Terry nodded slightly. "Go ahead, Leon." Leon took a deep breath and began, "Elaine ... well, she's very resistant to arranged marriages. She refuses to accept the engagement we arranged for her back then. She's been adamant that Rebecca and I cancel it for her." Of course, Leon couldn't tell the whole truth—that Elaine had fallen for someone else, which was the real reason she wanted out of the engagement. His beloved daughter would be seen as unfaithful and fickle if that were to spread. Hearing this, Terry's brows furrowed slightly. His icy gaze slowly shifted to Alora. What exactly had she done behind his back? The air grew colder as his restrained aura seeped out, making the early autumn evening feel like a snowy winter day. "Ter ... " Alora stammered, her scalp tingling under his piercing stare.. Even her voice trembled. Why was he looking at her like that? What was he planning to do? Just as Alora's fear was about to overwhelm her, Terry withdrew his gaze and turned back to Leon. "Leon, I believe there's been some misunderstanding between Elaine and me." "There's no misunderstanding." Before Leon could respond, a cool female voice interrupted. Elaine walked to the courtyard door. She immediately heard a familiar voice—a voice so familiar that it made her sick to her stomach.She knew who had come to the Curran's Residence in that instant. Before he even arrived, his voice had already announced his presence. Elaine stepped onto the stairs and entered the living room. She focused on the handsome man sitting near the entrance on the genuine leather sofa. Her eyes were as cold as ice. "Elaine, you're back," Rebecca said, quickly letting go of Alora's hand, which she had been holding to comfort her. She stood up immediately and went to greet Elaine. Alora was stunned. Alora shot a sharp glare at Elaine. This woman! The moment she returned, Rebecca's eyes seemed to be completely focused on her.But it's fine. She's back, so it's the perfect time to break off the engagement. Terry will be hers. "Mom." Elaine suppressed her anger and gently hooked her arm around Rebecca's, calling out softly. "Elaine, it's so late. Are you hungry? Dinner should be almost ready in the kitchen. Would you like to have some pastries to tide you over?" Rebecca smiled warmly, concerned for her. "Mom, I'm not hungry." Elaine shook her head, her sharp gaze turning toward the man sitting stiffly, facing them. "No need to rush dinner. Let's deal with the main issue first." Elaine's return caused a smile to spread across Leon's face. "Elaine, come here.""Dad." Elaine sat between Rebecca and Leon, facing off with Terry diagonally. She eyed Terry. The man was wearing a dark gray suit, his cold aura amplified by the monochromatic tones of his attire. But that face—was forever outstanding. This was the classic case of 'beautiful on the outside, rotten within.' Elaine wasted no time and spoke bluntly. "Terry, I'll say it one more time. Our engagement ends here, at this moment." Before, in the hotel, she had politely called him 'Mr. Wilson.' But now, to her, he was just another nuisance who had followed her home. Elaine was disgusted.She didn't hold back, calling him by his name. Terry stared at her. For a moment, he felt something shift. Was it just his imagination? It seemed like the girl before him had become even more beautiful. Her face was still that flawless, stunning face. But what had changed was the aura around her. A transcendent grace, one that stood out from the ordinary. It was cold but also tinged with pride. It was noble yet humble at the same time.