Since Elisa thought he was always scheming something, he persuaded her along this line.
Elisa stared at him but did not speak.
Her eyes flickered with suspicion.
"I'm telling the truth. Judging from the people the Garner family invited and what Mrs. Garner said, isn't it clear that she is presenting her daughter for marriage alliance?"
Elisa remained silent and glared at Gareth.
Everyone in this banquet knew what the Garner family was up to. She did not need Gareth to repeat what she already knew.
Gareth continued immediately, "Most importantly, she is choosing a son-in-law. Did you notice she only brings her daughter to young and accomplished men?"
"Is that so?"
Elisa gave a crooked smirk.
Gareth nodded and indicated to her to look ahead.
Elisa followed his line of sight and saw Mrs. Garner introducing Melinda to a brilliant man in his twenties.
Introducing her to one man doesn't prove anything.
However, Gareth signaled to Elisa with his gaze to observe further. It turned out that the next person Mrs. Garner introduced was also a young man.
Elisa pursed her lips. "So, are you planning to marry Melinda? If that's your plan, you shouldn't have brought me with you."
"Can't I use you to keep away unwanted suitors?" Gareth could not help but frown and appear concerned.
Elisa was rendered speechless.
She rolled her eyes and argued, "Haven't you used me enough? You call me over when you need me, but once you exhaust my usefulness, you will toss me another divorce agreement!"
"Gareth, how dare you talk about using me?" Elisa was more than annoyed with Gareth. Her eyes were filled with deep hatred and fury.
Nothing would ever change the past.
Gareth knew this, but…
He replied immediately, "Liz, we can't keep remaining in the past. Everyone has to move forward eventually. I never planned to use you in the first place. You should know how we got married. Do I need to repeat to…"
Elisa raised her hand and interrupted, "There's no need to repeat it. I have no desire to recall your hatred and coldness for me. Don't worry. Even if you didn't bring me here, the Garner family would never let their precious long lost daughter marry a divorcee!"
It did not matter how wealthy and influential Gareth was.
No parent would be willing to marry their daughter to a divorced man, especially one that still had feelings for another woman. No sane person would agree to this.
Gareth replied, "Can't I have a different plan?"
Elisa paused and crossed her arm. "Speak up then. What's this plan of yours?"
"Since you mentioned she seemed familiar, I will look into it. Also, I plan to meet with a few people in the business circle and see if there's anyone suitable for collaboration," Gareth said slowly.
However, Elisa retorted immediately, "Your search for a business partner has nothing to do with me. Why did you drag me here? I'm neither your secretary nor your assistant."
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