Julia heaved a sigh. "What about your promise then? I've told them that you and Gareth will be there. If you don't show up… Sigh! Forget about it. I'm prepared to lose face. It's all Gareth's and my fault. If I insisted on stopping you at that time, you guys… Oh, I should stop talking about it. Elisa, we have let you down. I know I shouldn't force you to stay."
Julia's voice cracked as she spoke.
Elisa felt sorry to hear an elder speak in such a manner. However, despite feeling disturbed, she wasn't a saint and couldn't keep selflessly sacrificing for others without considering her own feelings.
She changed the topic. "Grandma, what's the urgent matter you want to tell me?"
In fact, Elisa knew Julia used it as an excuse to hold her back, while the real intention was to set Gareth and her up. Nonetheless, she didn't expose Julia.
Since Elisa asked the question, Julia was forced to make up an answer to avoid awkwardness. So, she continued hesitantly, "Elisa, I know you're occupied at work. Actually… I've been looking into the stock market recently, and the market conditions look pleasant. Can you get someone to help me?"
"Huh?" Elisa thought there was no urgent matter but didn't expect such a request from Julia. Confused, she asked, "Grandma, are you sure you want me to do it? Shouldn't Gareth be more experienced than me?"
Elisa had only taken over the business after she and Gareth divorced, and she wasn't as experienced as Gareth.
Julia nodded. "Yes, I'm sure. Because I don't intend to let Gareth know about this matter. This person can help me prove one thing. You're the only one I can trust now, Elisa. Are you willing to help me?"
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