Chapter 448

Elizabeth stared at Esme, feeling her grip tighten on her wrist. It was pretty clear Esme hated her.

“Everything that was yours is still yours. What else is there to hate?” Elizabeth said, her voice a mix of tears and laughter.

Esme bit her lip. “But you had Alexander all to yourself for three years. I can’t just forget that.”

Elizabeth chuckled. “Esme, back in high school, I was the one who made the first move on Alexander. When I was a freshman in college, he was always hanging out with me. I was engaged to him first.”

Elizabeth couldn’t wrap her head around it. Why did Alexander never show any dislike towards her before? But when it came to marriage, he started to resist. How did he suddenly fall in love with Esme? I gave my life for him, so how does it end up being Esme’s turn?

“It’s all in the past. Let’s not bring it up again. Esme, I wish you both the best.” Elizabeth glanced at the butterfly necklace Esme was wearing, her eyes filled with bitterness.

Elizabeth thought, The butterfly necklace I like was given to Esme by Alexander. What else can Esme be dissatisfied with? Soon, Alexander will marry Esme, won’t he? I’m nothing, just a footnote in their marriage, a mistake in Alexander’s life.

Suddenly, Alexander’s voice came from the staircase. “What are you talking about?”

Elizabeth and Esme both looked up. Alexander looked down and saw them sitting on the sofa. They both looked at him; one with a calm and indifferent gaze, the other with a face full of gentle flattery. Alexander’s eyes unconsciously fell on Elizabeth. Since leaving him, Elizabeth had become increasingly cold, almost inhuman.

Alexander walked downstairs. Esme’s eyes lit up. She quickly stood up and walked towards Alexander, then hugged his arm. “Alexander, are you done with your meeting?”

“You’re still here?” Alexander looked at Esme in surprise. Esme had come to pick up a dress and said she would leave right after. He had gone upstairs for a meeting, thinking Esme had already left.

Esme smiled. “I was waiting for you.”

Elizabeth stood up. Watching the intimate couple, she couldn’t help but feel a bit uncomfortable. But Elizabeth didn’t show it.

“By the way, Alexander, thank you for the necklace. I really like it.” Une suddenly mentioned the butterfly necklace around her neck, her smile growing.

Alexander paused. The necklace he gave to Esme? He paused again when he saw the necklace. How did Esme end up wearing that necklace? He had left it on the coffee table intending to give it to Elizabeth.

“Ms. Percy, isn’t it beautiful?” Esme smiled at Elizabeth, asking the question.

Elizabeth remained silent. She glanced at Alexander, and their eyes met. Alexander frowned, getting a bit anxious. He was about to explain.

But Elizabeth looked into his eyes and nodded. “Yes, it’s beautiful. M. Tudor has always had good taste.”

Alexander instantly understood that Elizabeth and Esme had both misunderstood. “Esme, this necklace…” Alexander was about to tell Esme.

Esme hooked her finger around Alexander’s and said to Elizabeth with a bright smile, “Of course, it’s from my Alexander.”

Elizabeth forced a smile and thought, So why did he call her here? Just to watch them flaunt their love? I have already seen plenty of that online. Is this really necessary?