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.

of another friend, another hand, he put off a meeting at the last minute and rushed over, planning on leaving after he said hi to the

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

on such an occasion?! Jamie walked in the direction the sound came from and bypassed a rose bush half

the dainty flowers drooped weakly,

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

put it back into his pocket

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

Adelpha tucked a lock

him goosebumps, he still held on tenaciously, chuckling awkwardly. “Haha, I can tell. Let’s come back to the

would you say

deep-seated grudge with that woman, of course!” Jamie lied without batting an eyelid. “That woman is so lofty that she trampled me to feel like two cents when I tried to win her love. Everyone should be allowed to damn a

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

granddaughter, huh? No wonder she has such

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 infatuated

chance! She hurriedly pulled a pack of tissue from her bag and handed one to him. “Don’t take it too hard. I bet there are plenty of girls

to the ground, but I still can’t stop thinking about her. I guess I’ll never be able to move on from it. It’s best

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

slandering Anastasia because you hate her. I get you, but I won’t trust a word you say.” Jamie turned around while speaking. He still sounded woebegone and fixated, but the corner of his lips had already curved

you can 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 doesn’t deserve devotion from a hunk like

that, Jamie dropped his smile and leaned his face close to her with a