The Billionaire Twins Need A New Mommy! novel Chapter 179

Chapter 179: Congratulations... huh?

Since Lola arrived earlier than she should’ve, she was told to wait in the drawing room while the Lancasters finished their family drama. Lola wasn’t alone, though. Hiding in the drawing room was Caullen.

"Lola, why do you even bother with that piece of shit?" Caullen scoffed at her, watching her munch on cookies to calm herself down. "Also, now that I think about it... did you lose weight?"

Lola stopped mid-chew, giving Caullen a flat look. "Caullen, we’ve seen each other a few times already, and you’re only asking me now if I lost weight?"

Wasn’t it obvious?

Lola used to be chubby because of her slow metabolism. On top of that, when she got depressed, her coping mechanism was eating. She couldn’t be sad and starving at the same time, right? But even then, her weight had just been one more thing people ridiculed her for.

"I’m trying to break the ice," Caullen frowned. "Just pretend we’re having a nice conversation."

"That’s not how you break the ice," Lola said, dropping herself into a chair, cookie in hand. Tilting her head, she eyed him. "Caullen, for someone who’s never without a girlfriend, you really don’t know how to start a conversation."

Caullen smirked. "That’s because I don’t need to talk much," he winked. "I’m not much of a talker, you know."

"..." Lola deadpanned, staring him straight in the eye. "Fine. I’ll just ignore you."

She shook her head and continued eating, uninterested in his romantic escapades. Among the Lancasters, Caullen was infamous as the family’s player. With his good looks and family position, he switched girlfriends every other day or at least once a week.

Lola wasn’t up-to-date with his life, but she was sure of one thing: if she ever hosted a party with only his ex-girlfriends as guests, she’d need a bigger venue.

Caullen chuckled at the "living horror doll" sitting across from him. He shook his head, almost getting used to the sight of her by now. At least Lola looked better in all-black than the horrible pumpkin-themed outfit she’d worn the last time.

"Lola, should I invite you?"

"Hmm?" She raised her brows, chewing her cookie innocently. "Invite me where?"

"My engagement," he said casually. "I’m a bit nervous, you see, and I think if I had someone like you there, I’d feel okay."

"You mean you need a mascot?"

"Exactly."

"No way."

"Come on, dude."

Lola clicked her tongue as he laughed at his own nonsense. Then her brows shot up when the words finally sank in.

"Wait—you’re getting engaged?" she gasped, her eyelashes fanning to her forehead. "How? I mean, when? I mean—please don’t!"

"Don’t? Why? You want me for yourself?" He frowned. "That’s fine with me too."

"Ew."

"Haha! Hey, Lola, if you had me as your fiancé instead of Derek, I bet you wouldn’t let me go!"

She snorted. "I’d do my best to break off our engagement — FAST, that’s for sure."

"You’re being mean now."

"But seriously—you’re getting engaged?" Lola asked again. "How come I never heard of this?"

"Because, unlike Derek, I’m not someone who needs attention. It’s an arranged marriage." He shrugged. "So, it doesn’t really matter."

Lola blinked, staring at the relaxed Caullen as he reached for the tea—only to wince at the taste. Pursing her lips, curiosity flickered in her eyes.

"Caullen," she called, watching him glance up. "Have you heard from Aileen?"

The second her words landed, the relaxed look on his face vanished. Caullen just stared at her, expressionless.

I always thought he liked her... but I guess that’s not my business.

Knock knock.

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