Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO novel Chapter 406

After finishing breakfast at home, Arwen left to attend her scheduled meeting.

As always, Mia had kept everything arranged. So, the moment Arwen arrived at the venue, they headed straight for the meeting.

"Mr. Darson, it's been a pleasure working with you," Arwen said with a polite smile as she stood up, extending her hand toward the middle-aged man. "I hope we get more opportunities to collaborate in the future."

Mr. Darson smiled heartily as he accepted the handshake. "It was a pleasant surprise to find out that you were the brain behind this project," he admitted, his voice still tinged with a lingering disbelief. "Honestly, I always thought Idris's Quinn's daughter was just the top socialite in our circle."

Arwen held her smile, unfazed by his words. She had long been aware of how people perceived her —as nothing more than a rich heiress of the Quinn family, a woman raised to bask in the privileges of her lineage.

They never expected her to be capable of anything beyond attending high-profile galas, and managing her social image.

And she didn't blame them. Because she had never cared to prove them otherwise. All these years, she had remained hidden, just to appease her mother.

But now … she didn't care anymore.

"Appearances can be deceiving Mr. Darson," she replied smoothly, lacing her tone with a hint of amusement. "But I am glad this collaboration has given me the chance to help you see me in a different light."

Mr. Darson let out a chuckle, clearly impressed. "Indeed. If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have boasted my son in front of your father. Given how the project has developed, he still has a long way to match your capability." he sighed before adding, "But there is still time for him. I am sure he can learn a lot from you. _{fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com}

The smile on Arwen's lips remained, though she merely nodded, maintaining the professional etiquette.

However, Mr. Darson seemed to have other plans.

His gaze lingered on her thoughtfully before he suddenly said, "Oh, that reminds me —you must have met my son before. He attended the same university as you before moving abroad. How about you two meet up and catch up? Believe me, he has grown as handsome as I was in my younger days."

Arwen arched her brows as the realization dawned upon her. Then, smiling, she rubbed her nose, searching for the right way to refuse.

Her hesitation was so obvious that Mr. Darson caught on immediately.

Chuckling, he continued, "Women shouldn't limit themselves to one option. Just because you met the wrong one before doesn't mean you don't deserve the right one in the future. My son is just as good-looking as Ryan Foster, and unlike him, he wouldn't mind the past of a beautiful girl like you. Just meet him once and see if you two are compatible."

The objective couldn't have been put more blatantly.

Arwen felt momentarily speechless.

Scratching the corner of her brows, she looked at Mr. Darson before speaking. "Uncle Darson, I think you misunderstood my awkwardness."

Pulling her lips in a gentle, yet polite smile, she continued. "I wasn't refusing your proposal because I am heartbroken over my previous relationship. I just don't think it's appropriate, given that —"

The man frowned, growing impatient. If it had been before when he saw her as nothing more than a rich socialite, he wouldn't have been so persistent.

But now, knowing that she was the brain behind Davies Empire —and might even become its future leader —he couldn't let go of the opportunity.

If his son ended up with her, the Darson family would undoubtedly benefit. And with her as the daughter-in-law, the incapability of his son would also remain under the wraps.