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.”

more playful she is.” Alexander felt rather curious about Joy when he noticed how fond Linus

for dinner. The maid knocked on Elise’s door. “It’s time for dinner, Miss Joy.” Elise quickly found an excuse for

troubled by her response. “But… Mr. Linus insisted that you come

her head before she threw it off and sat upright. 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 bed. At that moment,

immediately realized her mistake. “Miss Joy! It’s time for dinner. I got

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

guest who came a long way, so Linus made him stay for a day or two.

Elise 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

her. She stuck her tongue out playfully.

sweet-talking, you little brat. Let me introduce you to my friend’s grandson. This is Alexander Griffith.” He quickly turned to introduce Elise to Alexander. “This is my

greet Alexander.

was intensified the moment their palms touched. He stared at the girl in front of him, and he was quickly reminded of Elise. It wasn’t the first time he had felt that way.

husky voice was unique

to bring Prince out for a walk to digest all the food she ate. However, Linus stopped her 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 bring Alexander over to watch the fireworks? You young people have more to talk about,

before even thinking about it. “I’m bringing Prince out for

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