Chapter 468
“Oh,” Elise murmured calmly.
“Oh?! What does that even mean?” Nathan put on a sullen face; he couldn’t help thinking that Elise was up to some mischief. As such, he took the initiative, suggesting, “How about this? Since we’re the best of friends, let’s address each other by our nicknames rather than our given name. From now on, you’ll call me Nate, and I’ll call you Ellie. What do you think?”
However, his suggestion was met with no response.
The look of anticipation on Nathan’s face froze as he truly experienced what it felt like to make a fool of himself
In the end, it was Robin who saved him from the embarrassment. “Let’s eat first, Mr. York.”
“Alright!” At the mention of eating, Nathan’s spirits rose again.
However, everyone at the dining table except Nathan had something weighing on their minds. They ate much more silently than usual, ending today’s dinner in silence.
After dinner, Maria came in to clear the table.
Maya’s legs happened to have gotten numb from kneeling. As soon as she rose unsteadily to her feet, she dashed into the living room and snatched the tray in Maria’s hand, speedily filling it with the dishes and cutlery on the dining table.
Maria stood beside her at a complete loss for what to do with some spoons and forks in her hand. Not knowing whether to put them down or not, she turned to look at the Sinclairs for help.
Elise said, “It’s okay, Maria. Just let her do it. Take it as you’ve got a helper, and get some rest.”
Astounded by the unexpected honor, Maria replied, “I don’t need any helpers! I’m but a maid.”
“No, you do need one. Don’t be reserved with her. She likes doing these,” Elise said nonchalantly.
Upon hearing Elise’s words, Maria turned to glance at Maya. There’s no way she could serve anyone as a maid with her skinny arms and legs, she thought. However, since Elise had said so, she didn’t say anything else and nodded in silence.
Maya plonked the dishes on the tray with a loud clatter as if she was piqued.
Maria’s heart ached at the sight of the scene. Luckily, it didn’t take long before the table was cleared; only then did Maria feel relieved.
Maya held up the tray while asking with difficulty, “Where am I supposed to wash these?!”
“This way!” Maria hurriedly showed her the way. With that, the two women disappeared from everyone’s sight one after the other.
A practiced conspiracy theorist, Nathan had seen too many examples of people who submitted to their enemies and endured humiliation until they successfully made them lose all standing and
reputation. Therefore, he couldn’t help but ask, “Are you gonna let her stay around? You don’t need me to tell you the examples of people who endured humiliation in order to bring their enemies down, do you?”
“I’ve got plans of my own,” Elise replied impassively.
Seeing that she didn’t intend to say another word, Nathan didn’t continue the subject.
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