Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO novel Chapter 176

At Quinn Villa,

Idris checked his watch one last time before glancing at the butler, who stood silently to the side. "Mr. Carl, ask the driver to prepare the car. I will head to the company alone."

Mr. Carl gave him a polite nod as Idris stood to leave. However, just as he was about to move, the sound of a car arriving outside caught their attention, making them pause.

Idris turned his gaze towards the entrance, and as expected, Catrin walked into the house moments later.

"Catrin, you are back. I have been waiting for you," he said, his tone a mix of relief and urgency. "Come, let’s leave now, or we will be late for the meeting."

Catrin pinned him with a cold look and addressed the butler. "Mr. Carl, call the company and ask them to postpone the meeting scheduled for today."

The butler, visibly perplexed, hesitated and glanced at his master for confirmation. Idris, equally confused, stared at Catrin, his brows furrowing in concern. "Postpone the meeting? Catrin, what do you mean? And why? This meeting is important —you know that."

"It’s not more important than our daughter, Idris," she snapped, her voice sharp and unwavering. The mention of Arwen deepened the furrow between Idris’s brows, his expression darkening with worry.

"What are you talking about?" he asked, his voice edged frustration. But before he could press further, Catrin turned her icy glare to the butler.

"Mr. Carl, I asked you to do something. Why are you still standing here? Go and call the company to postpone it. Now."

The butler hesitated for a fraction of a second, before giving a quick nod and hurrying off.

Idris crossed his arms, his stance rigid as he turned back to Catrin. "Care to explain what’s going on Catrin? Why are you suddenly making all the decisions on your own? And don’t tell me this is to discuss Arwen and Ryan. I already made it clear earlier, that their relationship is done for and I won’t agree for that guy ever again."

"Then who will you agree to?" Catrin shot back, her tone laced with sarcasm and anger. "A man who’s even more or less a decade older than you?" _{ƒreewebɳovel.com}

Idris froze, her words talking him off-guard. "A decade older? Catrin, what nonsense are you talking about?"

"Yes," Catrin replied, her voice trembling with both rage and concern. "I think that’s what you will support because you have been considering me wrong and proving her and her stupid decision right. So, yes, that must be what you are supporting."

"Catrin!" Idris’s voice rose, sharp and frustrated.

But the moment she started, Idris cut her off. "Your version of what’s best is not hers," he retorted. "Did you ever ask her what she wanted? Did she ever consider that she is her own person, capable of making her own decisions?"

Catrin opened her mouth to respond, but no words came out.

"Catrin, I suggest you reflect on your actions once. Don’t just blindly blame everything on Arwen.," Idris said, ready to walk past her.

Catrin, who stood behind, stopped him, "Idris," she spoke slowly continuing, "if you say this is all my mistake. Fine, I promise I will rectify it as well. I will bring everything back to how it was. Then you will forgive me, right?"

Idris’s steps had paused. He turned to look at her, his gaze narrowing at her as if trying to read her thoughts. "Catrin —"

"Idris, Arwen is too precious. I can’t bear to lose her," she interrupted, her voice softened and eyes glistened with what seemed like unshed tears. "If you think my actions have pushed her away." Nodding to add the determination, she continued, "I will reflect, apologize even, if that’s what it takes. But I will bring my daughter back. I won’t let her suffer alone. I will bring her back to trust us … again."

Her words caught Idis off guard, and for a moment his stern expression wavered. Catrin was holding an expression that was rare on her —an expression of guilt and regret. And her voice was carrying just enough vulnerability to sound sincere. But still, he felt the need to confirm.

"Do you mean that, Catrin?" he asked, unable to believe it for a moment.