Chapter 101 She’s No Match for You

“Grandpa’s health has been deteriorating for the past two years. It’s really strenuous for him to be on long flights, so he told me to come on behalf of him instead,” Alexander replied.

 

“Oh no, that old man should take care of his health! It’s fine if he can’t make it; at least he still remembers that he has an old friend like me.” Linus urged Alexander to go into the living room as they continued their conversation. As Linus glanced at the young man before him, he gradually softened his gaze as he thought, This young man is pretty decent.

“Since you came all the way here, you should stay for dinner tonight. You can always leave tomorrow,” Linus offered.

Alexander didn’t have the heart to reject Linus’s warm hospitality, so he agreed to stay. “I’ll have to take up your offer,” he uttered.

Linus immediately got the maids to prepare dinner. “Miss Joy is back, and Helen has already told us to prepare dinner,” the maid replied. Linus was pleased to hear this. “Joy’s back? That’s great.”

Alexander didn’t show much of a response after hearing about Joy, but Linus then patted him on the shoulder. “I need to introduce you to a new friend tonight. She’s the owner of this manor.” He turned to call the maid once more. “Where did Miss Joy go?”

The maid answered honestly, “Miss Joy said that the lavender fields blossomed really well this time around, so she brought Prince out to play with her kite there.”

older Joy gets, the more playful she is.” Alexander felt rather curious about Joy when he

enough, it was time for dinner. The maid knocked on Elise’s door. “It’s time for dinner, Miss Joy.” Elise quickly found an excuse for herself. “I’m still jet lagged, so I think

“But… Mr. Linus insisted that

The more I try to avoid this, the more it happens. I might as well just face my fears. With that thought, Elise prepared to get out of

gaze shot up to look at Helen, and Helen immediately realized her mistake. “Miss Joy!

arm into Helen’s as she spoke. “Is the man from Athesea

guest who came a long way, so Linus made him stay for a day or two. What is it? Do you know him, Miss Joy?” Helen asked after explaining

appeared in the dining hall, her eyes landed on Alexander instantly. As they exchanged glances, Elise gave him a smile without looking away. She considered it her form of greeting to him.

her tongue out playfully. “I specially came back because I missed

my friend’s

out to greet Alexander. “It’s nice to meet you,

at the girl in front of him, and he was quickly reminded of Elise. It wasn’t the first time he had felt

Sinclair! It’s nice to meet you.” Alexander’s deep and husky voice was unique and seductive. However, Elise merely smiled at

before she could make a move. “Hey, Joy. I heard that there’ll be fireworks at the manor tonight. Why don’t you help me

“I’m bringing Prince out for a walk, so I don’t think I can

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