Chapter 551

Ivan strolled up from the side and called out, “Elizabeth.”

Elizabeth turned her head, her eyes sparkling. “Ivan,” she exclaimed, beaming. She walked over and handed him a bouquet. “These are for you. Hope your exhibition goes great.”

Ivan was touched. Tons of people showed up, but Elizabeth was the first to bring him flowers! Girls really did have the sweetest hearts.

“Why are you just getting here?” Ivan asked.

“Not my fault! Traffic was a nightmare,” Elizabeth said, trying to sound serious. No way she’d admit she left late and dawdled.

Ivan chuckled. Elizabeth joined in, laughing too.

Not far off, Alexander watched them, his heart burning with jealousy. He couldn’t just stand there. He stepped forward and called out, “Elizabeth.”

Elizabeth turned, her face calm, like she was looking at a stranger. Ivan glanced over too.

Just as Alexander was about to approach, someone hugged him from behind.

Elizabeth’s expression flickered for a moment. Alexander froze awkwardly and looked at her.

“Alexander,” came Esme’s voice from behind. Alexander was fuming.

Elizabeth felt exasperated. She thought, ‘Does Alexander call me over just to see this?’

Alexander shoved Esme away, and she stumbled to the ground. She looked up, tears welling up, and called out again, “Alexander.”

“Esme, haven’t you had enough?” Alexander’s voice was icy, his eyes even colder. He’d never yelled at Esme like this before, and she was stunned. A second later, her tears flowed even harder.

“Ivan, let’s head inside,” Elizabeth said calmly. Ivan nodded.

Alexander quickly called out, “Elizabeth, it’s not what you think!”

Elizabeth gave him a polite smile—she didn’t care at all. Besides, she had seen Esme clinging to Alexander like this countless times before. Elizabeth had long stopped caring about Esme and Alexander’s closeness. Just then, Henry rushed out from inside. He saw Esme crying on the ground and the media nearby. Feeling helpless, he scolded Alexander, “Alexander, I know Esme messed up, but you didn’t have to treat her like that.”

“Henry, control Esme. Keep her away from me!” Alexander snapped.

Henry was furious. “Alexander, don’t be so rude.”

“I can be even ruder if you want,” Alexander shot back, his eyes fierce, his whole demeanor intimidating.

The tension was thick, making everyone, even Henry, hesitant to get closer.