In the cafe, Elizabeth rubbed her wrist, searching for the moon in the pitch-black sky. Lime watched her with an indifferent expression. Elizabeth glanced around and noticed the empty cafe.
โI booked the whole place,โ Esme said flatly.
Elizabeth thought, Booked the whole place? Just for a chat? Esmeโs family must be loaded.
โWeโre in the spotlight. If our meeting gets photographed, itโll cause a stir,โ Esme said, sipping her coffee.
Elizabeth scrutinized Esme. The Russell family was known for their distinctive noses, but Esmeโs didnโt match. In fact, her overall appearance was quite different from that of the Russells.
Elizabeth picked up her coffee and asked, โWhat do you want to talk about?โ
Her phone buzzed.
Felix: Boss, Iโve found out about your marital issues with Mr. Tudorโฆ
Elizabeth squinted at the unfinished message, feeling annoyed. Why be so vague?
Esme said, โDo you want to know who leaked the news about your marital issues?โ
Elizabethโs eyes narrowed as she looked at Esme, then back at her phone.
Felix: It was Esme who leaked the news to the mediaโฆ
Meanwhile, Esme said, โIt was me.โ
Elizabeth clenched her fist and looked at Esme. โWhat good does this do for you? More people are cursing you, right?โ
Esme raised an eyebrow and smiled. โYes, more people are cursing me. Iโve also put the Tudor family in the spotlight.โ
โElizabeth, Iโm trying to force Alexander! I want you to see he doesnโt love you,โ Esmeโs voice wavered.
Esme leaned forward, eyes fierce.
Elizabeth remained calm, sipping her coffee. โSo, youโre willing to hurt yourself to spite me?โ
Esme tilted her head back, unfazed. โBy making myself the object of scorn, I can play the victim in front of Alexander. I want him to feel ashamed.โ
Esme looked at Elizabeth. โLetโs make a bet and end this misery. How about it?โ
โWhat do you want to do?โ Elizabeth asked.
Esme smiled. โLetโs both get kidnapped and see who Alexander saves. Do you dare?โ
โI wonโt do it because he wonโt save me,โ Elizabeth said, sipping her coffee.
โElizabeth, are you scared?โ Esme pressed.
Elizabeth chuckled softly. She didnโt care about Alexanderโs choice anymore.