Chapter 1819
Selena stayed behind at the restaurant for nearly ten minutes before she descended the stairs. Of course, she drove herself there earlier. To avoid any awkward scenes, she had to wait till Jared’s car left before she came down.
In the meantime, that sports car was moving along a busy road. Ellen was momentarily at a loss for words, so the atmosphere inside the car felt rather tense.
“I can tell your cousin isn’t nice to you at all.” Jared broke the silence.
“How?” Ellen asked curiously.
“She wasn’t even there to meet her friend for dinner. I reckon she followed us to the restaurant. As your cousin, she didn’t even care about your feelings and continuously neglected you while she bombarded me with topics.”
She blinked in amazement. I can’t believe he noticed that.
Then, she forced a smile. “My cousin’s family is the wealthiest among our extended family. She had a better childhood than mine.”
“That’s not a reason for her to belittle you.” He shot her a deep look. Even as an outsider, he could not stand Selena’s behavior toward her.
“I’m used to that.” Ellen smiled.
As they arrived at her home, Jared frowned upon seeing the dilapidated building she lived in. “Are you still allowed to stay here?”
“Of course. I have until the end of this month,” she replied with a smile. At least she would get to save on another month’s worth of rental fees.
“Let me tell you something. The resettlement project here is under me,” he confessed.
She could not help exclaiming in shock, “Is your company in charge of the resettlement project in this area?”
“Yes.” He nodded.
She was delighted to hear that. “That’s such a coincidence.”
“Go home. Give me a call if you need any help at all.”
“Drive safely.” Ellen waved at him and watched as he drove off into the distance before entering her house and switching on the lights. Although this place was run down, to her, it was the most comfortable home
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Night of Destiny (Anastasia and Elliot)