Chapter 468 

“Oh,” Elise murmured calmly.

“Oh?! What does that even mean?” Nathan put on a sullen face; he couldn’t help thinking that Elise was up to some mischief. As such, he took the initiative, suggesting, “How about this? Since we’re the best of friends, let’s address each other by our nicknames rather than our given name. From now on, you’ll call me Nate, and I’ll call you Ellie. What do you think?”

However, his suggestion was met with no response.

The look of anticipation on Nathan’s face froze as he truly experienced what it felt like to make a fool of himself

In the end, it was Robin who saved him from the embarrassment. “Let’s eat first, Mr. York.”

“Alright!” At the mention of eating, Nathan’s spirits rose again.

However, everyone at the dining table except Nathan had something weighing on their minds. They ate much more silently than usual, ending today’s dinner in silence.

After dinner, Maria came in to clear the table.

Maya’s legs happened to have gotten numb from kneeling. As soon as she rose unsteadily to her feet, she dashed into the living room and snatched the tray in Maria’s hand, speedily filling it with the dishes and cutlery on the dining table.

Maria stood beside her at a complete loss for what to do with some spoons and forks in her hand. Not knowing whether to put them down or not, she turned to look at the Sinclairs for help.

Elise said, “It’s okay, Maria. Just let her do it. Take it as you’ve got a helper, and get some rest.”

by the unexpected honor, Maria replied, “I don’t need any helpers!

one. Don’t be reserved with

no way she could serve anyone as a maid with her skinny arms and legs, she thought. However, since Elise had

the dishes on the tray with a loud clatter as

the sight of the scene. Luckily, it didn’t take long before

while asking with difficulty, “Where am I supposed to wash

the two

submitted to their enemies and endured humiliation

around? You don’t need me to tell you the examples of people who endured humiliation in order

plans of my

say another

then, Alexander handed his cell phone to Elise. “Take

turned to look at him. “You wanna be a property developer or

you who’s gonna be a property developer.” Alexander switched to a more comfortable posture while wrapping his arm around her shoulder. “Land No. 6 is the land Faye has her eye on. It’s also the

the details of the auction on the cell phone, memorizing

the money and the plane tickets. We’ll set out tomorrow and help your brother

stared at the phone’s screen. To think that he would be so meticulously attentive

for a long time, Alexander put out his hand and placed it on her soft, fine hair. “What’s wrong? Don’t feel like confronting Faye head-on yet?” he asked, before pausing for a moment. With a thoughtful look on his face, he continued with a nod, “Well, that’s understandable. Your dad’s gonna be present at the auction then. Sorry for not considering that. Let me go to the auction on your behalf, then. Your dad isn’t very satisfied with me, anyway,

deepened. How could he be so kind

Austin in public. I’m afraid he’ll never agree to marry his daughter to you!” As he spoke, he came up with an idea in his mind. Now that I’ve finally learned that Elise is A, how can I let her run away from under my

about to speak, Elise spoke first. “It’s not necessary, Alexander. I have nothing to worry about. I’m going in person. I said before that I’ll make him pay for his

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