Love's Perfect Match

Chapter 190

go. See you the day after tomorrow.” Afterward, he stood up and left.The other Winthrop men were only relaxed after he left the room.To regain her dignity, Emma passed a plate of food to Max. “Don’t blank out. Here, I think you love this dish the most.”“Thank you, sis,” he replied without thinking.Emma’s smile brightened. She then shot Elspeth a smug look as if it were proof that she was the hostess.Soon, Edmund glared at Max. “What did you say?”It was only then that Max noticed he had made a mistake. “I’m sorry for misspeaking,” he said, glancing awkwardly at Elspeth.Elspeth had to admit that Emma was successful in grossing her out.“Why, what a natural Miss Walker is at offering food to others. If memory serves me right, I am paying for the meal. If I don’t like someone, I can ask her to leave immediately.” Elspeth narrowed her eyes as she said that in a mocking tone. It was clear to everyone who “her” was.If Emma could not hear the message, she would have lived under a rock for over twenty years.“Callum went to pay now, so I think it shouldn’t be you, Miss Lynwood.”Suddenly, Elspeth glanced at Callum, seated beside her, before asking him with a raised eyebrow, “Do you have a problem with paying when I am the host of the meal?”“Not at all,” he calmly answered after wiping his mouth. Callum’s answer was a blatant show of protecting Elspeth.If Emma had stayed at the stable longer, she might die from anger and frustration. So, she rose to her feet and uttered, “If you don’t like me, I’ll leave.”“It’s good that you’re self-aware,” Elspeth languidly said. “Still, you’re a little slow at that.” Emma had been prepared to take a step forward when she heard that. It caught her by surprise, almost making her trip and fall. She is so rude and disrespectful! Hence, Emma decided to let herself fall in Callum’s direction. While he no longer liked her, the situation was about morals. Therefore, no matter what, he would…Bam!Elspeth’s quick reflexes and extended foot saved Emma from hitting the ground on her face.“I know I’ve made it clear where you stand among us, but you don’t need to stand on ceremony. You are a celebrity. Your face cannot withstand such abuse.”No matter how angry and frustrated Emma was at Elspeth’s innocent