Chapter 239

Elizabeth figured Rose must have seen Alexander taking Esme to the press conference. She felt bad for dragging the Percy family into this mess. Alexander really crossed the line this time, totally ignoring the Percy family. Elizabeth pursed her lips and glanced at Rose, who was cleaning and muttering, “Why won’t it come clean?” Elizabeth knew there was more to Rose’s words.

Rose waved her hand. “Go wash up. We’re having dinner together. Charles is back today, too.”

Elizabeth blinked. Charles is back?

She went inside and saw Charles playing chess with Declan. They seemed to be having a blast.

“Uncle!” Elizabeth called out.

Charles looked up. “Elizabeth, come over here!”

“Uncle, when I was in the hospital, you didn’t even visit! I’m mad at you!” Elizabeth complained, but still sat next to him.

Declan smiled. Elizabeth was always close to Charles! Once she saw Charles, she ignored Declan!

“Didn’t I hear you were discharged and brought barbecue right away?” Charles tapped her head.

Elizabeth blinked. “We’re having barbecue tonight?”

“Yep, just waiting for you. Dinner’s about to start!” Charles laughed.

Elizabeth nodded. “Alright, Uncle, you do care about me.”

Charles said, “When have I ever not cared about you?”

Elizabeth washed her hands, grabbed an apple, and sat down. “Lila mentioned an entertainment industry party in Lisbon soon. Are you going?”

“Yeah, you coming?” Charles asked, still playing chess.

“Is it fun?” Elizabeth asked, munching on the apple.

“Lots of handsome guys,” Charles grinned.

Elizabeth was about to decline.

“Give her an invite. Let her have some fun!” Declan suggested.

Charles snapped his fingers. “Exactly what I was thinking.”

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“A boring power party, what’s the point?” Elizabeth got up to check the barbecue.

Charles said, “For us, it’s a power party. For newcomers, it’s a chance to network and get good resources. More connections, fewer enemies, right?”

Elizabeth couldn’t argue with that.

“You’re right.” She nodded and went to check the barbecue.

Charles laughed. “Elizabeth’s always been carefree! Declan, she’s nothing like you.”

“If she’s not like me, who is she like? She’s my daughter!” Declan snorted.

Charles chuckled, “Yes, your biological daughter!” He emphasized “biological daughter,” clearly amused.

Declan coughed, looking annoyed. He leaned closer to Charles. “Don’t joke about this at home. We don’t want Elizabeth to know!”

“Got it.” Charles placed the last chess piece and changed the subject. “I lost. I’m going to find Elizabeth!” He headed to the limack yard.

Declan watched him, uneasy. If this ever gets out, it’ll be Charles who spills the beans! How did he find out back then?!