Chapter 376

Esme trailed Alexander’s gaze but only caught a glimpse of some backs; Elizabeth was already gone. Nolan couldn’t shake the worry gnawing at him for Alexander. Esme was clueless about Alexander bumping into Elizabeth in Nyxona. If she found out, all hell would break loose!

“Hey, it’s been a minute. How about we grab some grub?” Esme clung to Alexander’s arm, pouting. “I’m craving a steak. Let’s go get one.”

Alexander nodded. He had some things to hash out with Esme anyway.

“Esme, how’s your mom doing?” Alexander suddenly brought up Allen.

Esme’s face twisted with anger. “Alexander, did you know? Elizabeth actually kidnapped my mom! She left her hanging in a high-rise all night! How could she do that?”

Alexander shot back, “Your mom did the same thing to Elizabeth.”

“Even if my mom was wrong, she didn’t deserve that!” Esme fumed, her anger boiling over. She’d get her revenge on Elizabeth, no doubt about it! After all, Allen was the wife of one of the big four families. Esme couldn’t stand her being treated like that.

Alexander frowned and came to a halt. Esme turned to him, only to hear him ask, “Esme, do you wanna marry me?”

“Of course.” Esme pouted. She wanted to marry Alexander more than anything, almost to the point of obsession.

Alexander furrowed his brows, thinking about everything that had gone down with Elizabeth these past few days. He knew their relationship was toast. He should keep his promise, divorce Elizabeth, and marry Esme.

Alexander took Esme’s hand and said patiently, “Stop causing trouble. Let’s work on us, okay?”

It was the first time Esme had heard Alexander seriously talk about their relationship. She was over the moon and nodded eagerly, “Alexander, I’ll do whatever you say.”

“I’ll make my family accept you, and I’ll marry you,” Alexander said in a low voice.

Esme nodded firmly.

Nolan watched them walk away. As an observer, he couldn’t see any love in Alexander’s eyes, just going through the motions, helplessness, and a sense of duty. Earlier on the plane, Nolan had caught a glimpse of how Alexander looked at Elizabeth. The emotions in Alexander’s eyes were anything but innocent. Nolan furrowed his brows, but because Esme had saved Alexander, he had no choice but to marry her. Nolan had also wondered, if it weren’t for that kidnapping years ago, would Alexander and Elizabeth be happy now? He really couldn’t bring himself to like Esme.

In a black business car, Elizabeth was rubbing her ankle when she heard Declan next to her scold, “Look at you. I still have clients here!” Elizabeth looked up and met the man’s eyes. Kyle Brooks, Declan’s client, was young and ruggedly handsome.

“No problem,” Kyle said.

Elizabeth still put her shoes and feet down. She smiled apologetically at Kyle. “Sorry, Mr. Brooks.” She didn’t mean to disrespect Kyle; she was just too tired and couldn’t help herself. Mainly, Kyle and Declan were talking business, and she thought sitting next to them, they wouldn’t notice her.

Declan said to Kyle, “Kyle, my company will be handed over to my daughter in the future. If we have the chance, I hope you can guide her. You know, it’s easier for you young folks to bond with each other.”

Elizabeth glanced at Declan and reminded, “I don’t have any intention of taking over your company right now!”

Kyle looked at Elizabeth, a smile in his eyes. “It’s just a waiting game. With a business this size, if not you, then who?” Declan ruffled Elizabeth’s hair and continued talking business with Kyle.

Elizabeth took another look at Kyle. She thought Kyle was quite handsome.

Elizabeth’s phone suddenly rang. It was a text from Lila: [Landed. Want to grab a drink?]

Elizabeth: [Sure!]

Elizabeth turned off her phone and called softly, “Dad.”