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.

put off a meeting at the last

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

dares cuss Anastasia like that on such an occasion?! Jamie walked in the direction the sound came from and bypassed a rose bush half his height to find a young

ravaging, the dainty flowers drooped

allow someone already so wicked at such a young age to continue behaving so

and put it back into his pocket before approaching the young woman. “Say,

of rage but stopped immediately when she realized it was a handsome young man talking to her. With that, she quickly fixed her dress and stood like a

like this.” Adelpha tucked a lock

I can tell. Let’s come back to the topic. I heard you cussing White

say

“That woman is so lofty that she trampled me to feel like two cents when I tried

her grandfather, that old Joslin gaffer, acts all chummy with you when you’re useful

Anastasia is Old Master Joslin’s granddaughter, huh? No wonder she has

get over her today. Who knows if I’ll ever be able to open up and love another woman…” Jamie suddenly sulked, acting like he was an

is my chance! She hurriedly pulled a pack of tissue from her bag and handed one to

men are usually fixated on the first woman they take a fancy to. Anastasia might have trampled me to the ground, but I

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 pregnant belly. Worse than that,

Anastasia because you hate her. I get you, but I won’t trust a word you say.” Jamie turned around

his front and disclosed her identity. “I’m Anastasia’s sister, and everything I said is true! Anastasia doesn’t deserve devotion from a hunk like

and leaned his face close to her with