?<strong>Chapter 252:</strong>


    Katie didn’t catch Tristan’s words, still reeling from the shock.


    “How can they look so identical? How is that even possible?”


    “Who looks identical?” Tristan became more curious. “Katie, who were those people we just saw?”


    The family of four remained in view, seemingly content and joyful.


    Katie managed a strained smile and responded, “It’s nothing.”


    “You just brought up your cousin’s child. Is your cousin Adrian Miller, the CEO of the Miller Group?” Tristan’s eyes gleamed with shrewdness.


    He had ended a two-year rtionship to pursue Adrian, aiming to leverage connections with the Miller family. Katie, a wealthy and beautiful heir of the Miller family, suddenly seemed like an even better catch.


    For the first time, Tristan believed his father had made a wise decision in suggesting such a suitable match.


    Katie nodded, her gaze following Joelle’s retreating figure. “That woman is my cousin’s ex-wife.”


    “I see.” Tristan was disinterested in Joelle and shifted the conversation. “Katie, when can you introduce me to your cousin?”


    Katie linked her arm through his with a smile and replied, “Don’t worry. Once we finalize our marriage ns, I’ll take you to meet my family. If we’re not official yet, I can’t bring you to see my cousin. It wouldn’t be taken seriously and might give him the impression that I’m not serious about our rtionship.”


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    “Oh, I understand.” Tristan found it odd—perhaps wealthy families always acted with such rules.


    “By the way, have you considered what my mother mentioned about the gifts?” Katie asked again.


    Scratching his head, Tristan exined, “I can manage the car and cash, but the house in the city center… Katie, as you know, our family isn’t as wealthy as yours. Can we perhaps discuss the houseter?”


    “No way!” Katie said unhappily. “A car and a house are basic securities. If you can’t provide these, how can I trust that you truly want to marry me?”


    In a rush to appease her, Tristan pleaded, “Please, don’t be upset. I truly want to marry you. Katie, you’re the first person I’ve ever loved. I wish we could get married right now!”


    Katie was unconvinced, saying, “The house is a must! If your family can’t provide that, then there’s no point in bringing you home, much less meeting my cousin!”


    “Well…” Tristan knew he had to act.


    Securing long-term stability was crucial, and even a fool would understand that.


    “Katie, just wait. I’ll talk to my father as soon as I get home. I promise I’ll secure a house for you, no matter what.”


    “Okay.” Katie softened, leaning into Tristan’s embrace. “Actually, my mom doesn’t really care about these things. She just wants to test how serious you are about me. Considering our status, we need to stay alert for those looking to take advantage of us.”


    Tristan felt a little guilty, and his smile was not so natural. “Katie, rx. I truly love you! It’s not about your family’s wealth!”


    “Well, I know. I trust you.”


    “I’ll go see my dad right now! I’ll get back to you with an answer as soon as I can.”


    Filled with determination, Tristan couldn’t help but feel excited about the prospect of marrying into the Miller family.


    At that moment, not only would the Watts family rise in status, but he could also impress his father.


    Watching Tristan’s car drive away, Katie’s expression changed instantly. She quickly hailed a taxi and headed to Adrian’s residence.


    She would not have visited if it weren’t urgent. Katie had long understood that her family and Adrian’s were enemies.


    Despite her efforts to win over Amara and Adrian, they neither epted nor showed any warmth towards her. Katie hated Adrian.


    He was responsible for imprisoning her brother and father, which relegated her to dependently live with her mother in her grandmother’s home.


    They were unwee there.


    Therefore, despite her animosity towards Adrian, Katie was forced to leverage her familial connection to secure afortable life for herself.


    Bang! Bang! Bang!


    Katie knocked on the door urgently. Leah answered, and Katie barged in without a word.


    “Hey! Who said you coulde in?”


    Leah trailed after her into the living room where Adrian was seated.


    Katie had always feared him since her childhood, knowing well that Adrian’s caliber was beyondparison with her or Spencer.


    “Adrian…”


    “Is this how your mother raised you?” Adrian barely nced at her. He knew what Katie had done, but he just didn’t want to make a fuss about it.


    Over the past few years, she and L had exploited the Miller family’s name and swindled. This behavior had tarnished the reputation of the Miller Group.


    Their actions hadpletely exhausted any remaining patience Adrian had for them.


    “Adrian, I…”


    “Get out of here,” Adrian said in a sullen voice.


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