A trace of surprise crossed Jordan’s eyes. “Too? Who else is here?”
Elspeth had no reason to hide from him. “My grandfather asked me to pick up someone; he said it is his friend’s grandson.”
Jordan snorted with laughter. “Could that be me?”
Elspeth froze; she really did not expect Jordan Carr, the man that was currently in front of her, to be the person she was going to pick up.
“What else did your grandfather say?”
Seeing that she was in a daze, Jordan stretched out his hand and waved it in front of her. “What are you thinking about?”
Elspeth jerked back to her senses. Looking at Jordan who was standing extra close to her, she couldn’t help but take a step back. “Well, he told me to bring you safely to the Joneson Residence.”
Jordan raised his eyebrows. “Then why don’t we go now?”
Elspeth spread her hands with an innocent face. “I don’t know how to drive. Mr. Carr, will you call a cab?”
Jordan was speechless. “It’s okay, I can drive.”
Elspeth kept her innocent look on and said, “I don’t have a car.”
Jordan gritted his teeth. “I do.”
“I’m particular about cars. I’m not used to sitting in other people’s cars.”
Jordan sort of understood what she meant. “So, you want to say that you don’t want to go back with me, right?”
Elspeth smiled and nodded. “Mr. Carr, you’re really smart.”
“Why not? Will I eat you?”
Elspeth shook her head. “We’re not related. Not to mention, I have a boyfriend now, so naturally, I have to stay away from other men.”
Although Callum was not present, she also wanted to abide by such rules.
“Miss Elspeth, you’re a really loyal and dedicated woman. I like you more now. What should I do?”
Jordan’s words caused Elspeth to recoil. “Mr. Carr, if you really think so, then I have to avoid you.”
Jordan withdrew the smile on his face. “Of course, I’m just teasing you.”
Elspeth looked at him. Although he was teasing her, there was not the slightest romantic interest in his eyes, so she relaxed. “Then let’s go, I will send you back.”
Elspeth and Jordan got into the car. This car was a gift from Michael, but she had only driven it a few times. It was pink and tiny, which made Elspeth feel inexplicably self-conscious. She was used to driving race cars, so she was not used to driving this kind of cute and tiny pink sports car.
Elspeth took Jordan back to the Joneson Residence. On the way, Jordan was especially chatty.
“Elspeth, who do you think called me to come back here this time?”
Elspeth ignored him.
“It’s your grandfather.”
Elspeth still did not speak as she turned a corner.
“Aren’t you curious about what your grandfather asked me to come here for?”
Elspeth drove intently, then picked up a bottle of water from the side and took a sip.
“He said he wants me to marry into the family.”
Splat!
Elspeth was indifferent. “If you give me everything, then what value do I have left for myself? Are you just trying to make me obediently listen to you?”
Jordan was embarrassed. “You misunderstood what I meant. I mean—”
“You don’t need to speak further. We are not suitable for each other.”
Jordan hooked his lips. “But do you really think we don’t match?”
“The two of us are not destined to be for each other.”
Jordan did not expect Elspeth to say this, so he was surprised.
The two of them were arguing with each other, but Michael thought it looked very promising. “When you two youngsters are talking, it reminds me of the time I had with your grandmother.”
Elspeth was not willing to stay here any longer and directly stood up. “Forget it. There is no way that Jordan and I can be together.”
Michael suddenly became angry. “What do you know? I’m doing this for your good! Callum is no match for Jordan, so don’t be silly!”
Elspeth sneered, “If Jordan is so good, you can marry him yourself.”
After saying that, she turned to leave.
Jordan said patiently and soothingly at the side, “Old Mr. Joneson, don’t be angry. I think Callum is also quite good. After all, his family’s fortune is also the most abundant in Damoria. Thus, he is also considered a good match.”
Michael sighed. “I know that his family is not bad, but Elspeth belongs to the Jonesons, so she cannot have any connection with the Winthrop Family.”
Jordan froze; he did not expect there to be such a thing. “Why?”
Michael looked around, making sure no one was around before slowly saying, “Actually, other than Elspeth’s mother, I originally had another daughter. She didn’t like to go out, so the public didn’t know about her and thought I only had one daughter. But…”
His eyes suddenly became vicious as he continued, “Callum’s uncle raped her when he was drunk one night, causing her to go insane and jump to her death that very night! This is a big feud, so how can I let Elspeth marry Callum?”
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