Coolest Girl in Town

Chapter 778 Love a Goody Two Shoes Like You?

“That reminds me.” Something seemed to have hit Benjamin as he lifted his head back up, looking stern. “You’re not still with that guy you brought home last time, are you?”

Benjamin was referring to Anastasia’s first love, the culprit who worked with Adelpha to kill Anastasia.

“Of course not,” Elise affirmed. “You can rest assured that I’ve already pulled back from the brink, Grandpa. I won’t make the same mistake again after knowing just what sort of a man he is.”

“You’ve finally come around.” Benjamin heaved a sigh of relief. “Anyhow, I just have one demand for the man you choose: anyone but a heartless rat like your father. Do you hear me?”

“Don’t worry, Grandpa. He’s really reliable and unlike most men.” Elise had Alexander in mind when she spoke.

“You still have to bring him over some other day and let your uncles and I take a look. You’re still socially inexperienced, after all. I worry you’ll fall for another man’s tricks,” Benjamin appealed.

“I will, Grandpa…”

Meanwhile, in the garden, Jamie showed up late for the party. As he barely knew anyone here, he went straight to a less crowded spot after grabbing a glass of champagne.

Finally, after finding an empty area with an open view, he stopped wandering and took a sip of the champagne while drifting his wary gaze across the guests.

Though the Kellers had some influences within Tissote, they had never involved themselves in the literary world. He honestly couldn’t understand why the literary legend would invite him over when they had no connections whatsoever.

another friend, another hand, he put off a meeting at the last minute

angrily behind him. “F*ck you, Anastasia White! Why can’t

came from and bypassed a rose bush

her ravaging, the dainty flowers drooped weakly,

at such a young age to continue behaving so

function on his phone and put it back into his pocket before approaching

immediately when she realized it was a handsome young man talking to her. With that,

not usually like this.” Adelpha tucked a lock

tenaciously, chuckling awkwardly. “Haha, I can tell. Let’s come back to the topic. I heard you cussing White just now. Do you

you say ‘too’?” Adelpha

woman, of course!” Jamie lied without batting an eyelid. “That woman is so lofty that she trampled me to feel like two cents when

the whole world. And her grandfather, that old Joslin gaffer, acts all chummy with you when you’re useful to him but ignores you immediately after he’s done with you. Tell me

Joslin’s granddaughter, huh? No wonder she has such high

looks back then. I still can’t even get over her today. Who knows if I’ll ever be able to open up and

of tissue from her bag and handed one to him. “Don’t take it too hard. I bet

first woman they take a fancy to. Anastasia might have trampled me to the ground, but I still can’t stop thinking about her. I guess I’ll never

in a panic. “Anastasia isn’t really as nice as you think she is. You still haven’t found out, have you? She’s already married. In fact, she got married with a

you say.” Jamie turned around while speaking. He still sounded woebegone

believe everything I say!” Adelpha went to his front and disclosed her identity. “I’m Anastasia’s sister, and everything I said is true! Anastasia

his face close to her with a smirk.