Karl never actually asked Lilian out hiking or on a date—it was all a deliberate tease to rile Morrison up.
Morrison didn't even bother being polite. After slamming down Karl's call, he tossed his phone aside and took a long drink from his glass.
What happened tonight still felt unreal. He couldn't believe that in just one week while he was away on a business trip, Lilian had somehow become Karl's girlfriend—and they seemed genuinely happy together.
The worst part? Both sets of parents approved.
Especially hers. Lilian was the jewel of the Burg Eltz family. Her parents had undoubtedly put Karl through rigorous scrutiny before agreeing to him.
And Karl had won their favor because he was steady, dependable, and had a clean, uncomplicated love life—just like their daughter.
To both families, Lilian and Karl were a perfect match, made in heaven. At this rate, marriage talks wouldn't be far off.
