Elspeth felt embarrassed that she was being stared at. She had taken a look in the mirror earlier. The dress didn’t match her style, but she thought it was cute.

Elias cleared his throat. “Time to go.”

Elspeth nodded and followed him.

They went to the villa where Philip resided. The Coles moved abroad back in the sixties. Aside from Irving and Elias, barely anyone from the Cole Family would go back home. The moment Elspeth and Elias showed up, the crowd was shocked.

“Who is that woman? She’s with Philip’s most beloved grandson.”

“I can’t believe she gets to date someone who was on Sunholde’s famous science magazine’s cover page at such a young age.”

“He’s a genius. The finest of this generation.”

“And he’s never been embroiled in any scandals before. Every family is trying to marry their daughter to him.”

“I’d like to date him, but he doesn’t care about anyone.”

Everyone was wondering who this woman was, and how did she hook up with Elias. Then Elspeth got out of the car and faced everyone bravely. She held Elias’ arm and entered the hall, the air around her filled with elegance.

Everyone kept quiet. They watched in awe as the perfect couple made their way to the venue.

of the guests felt excited. “She was looking at me. Oh my god, I’m

stole the hearts of many men the moment she appeared, but that was a story for another day. Not only were the guests surprised at the appearance of a woman hitherto unknown to them, Philip too was interested in the

approached her. “Miss Lynwood, Master Philip wishes to speak with you.” There was a hint of guile gleaming in her eyes, and she sounded

Uncle Irving’s father as

was thin, but he looked energetic. The moment he saw Elspeth, his eyes gleamed. “You look just like her.” Elspeth was about to ask whom she

know my mother,

eyes glistened. “Know her?

was a guest at the Cole household. “Your mother was a great woman. I was going to have her marry my son, but she said she had someone she loved. I couldn’t force her to stay, so I let her leave. Ah, but fate

of reminiscence filled Philip’s eyes. He looked at Elspeth and extended his hand. Elspeth quickly held his hand as well. The old

more regal, I daresay. I’d love it if she could marry

his girlfriend?

“No, Mr. Philip. We’re just friends, and I have

“You’re useless.” Then, he turned to smile at Elspeth. “That’s alright. As long as you’re not married, then Elias still has a chance. Even if

with this family? They change moods so fast, and they keep

nonsense. Just ignore him.” Elias took a deep breath and smiled. “I’m engaged as

loves, and she’s going to cancel the marriage soon enough.” Philip looked upset just mentioning the marriage’s

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