Jason said, "Come on in, it's freezing out here!"
Estelle was about to turn around when a servant jogged over, "Ms. Macclain!"
Jason asked coolly, "What's up?"
The servant replied, "There's someone outside claiming to be Ms. Macclain's father, and wanting to have a word with her!"
Estelle's expression faded slightly. The Macclains were still lingering outside?
Jason had noticed them when he arrived, his demeanor chilly, "Tell them Ms. Macclain is not available!"
The servant promptly nodded and hurried off.
Jason turned to Estelle, "You don't have to see the Macclains anymore."
Estelle responded with a lukewarm tone, "I know."
"Let's go!" said Jason, wrapping an arm around her shoulders and leading her towards the living room.
As Estelle stepped through the door, her phone buzzed with a message. She glanced at it and sighed; it was from Manley. She'd almost forgotten about him!
Manley texted, [Estelle, the beauties down under are waiting for me. I'm heading back first, don't forget to miss me!]
A gentle smile crossed Estelle's face as she texted back, [Safe travels!]
Manley replied, [If you ask me to stay, I will!]
Estelle texted, [Hurry up, don't keep the Aussie beauties waiting.]
Manley sent back a cheeky emoji which blew a kiss.
Estelle put away her phone and paid him no further attention.
The servant went to relay the message to Bennett. Upon hearing that Estelle flat-out refused to see him, Bennett turned an angry shade of blue.
Simone muttered under her breath, "I knew it. She won't help us. She's climbed up the social ladder and looks down on the Macclain family now."
Old Mr. Quintin's face darkened, "Have you lost your mind?"
Old Mr. Jarvis, undisturbed, said calmly, "I'm curious about their reasons for meeting me today."
Old Mr. Quintin scoffed, "Surely they're not inviting you to a wine and dine!"
Geoffrey, watching the two old men bicker, chuckled, "They were bound to meet sooner or later. If Old Mr. Jarvis wants to see them, let him. After all, they're Estelle's family."
Old Mr. Quintin sneered, "What family? A bunch of blind fools. No wonder the Macclain family has fallen so far,and has even lost their scholarly reputation!"
Old Mr. Jarvis frowned, "What's the rush? I haven't promised them anything. Can't I back Estelle up?"
Old Mr. Quintin advised, "You'd better keep your distance from the Macclains and avoid trouble!"
But Old Mr. Jarvis had his own plans; he told the servant, "Go on, let them in. I'll be waiting them in the front study."
"Yes, sir!" said the servant, heading out to fetch the visitors.

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
Norah took Estelle to tutor her brother. Both of them are around the same age. So why is Janice and Xavier father feel that there's an age gap for Norah and Xavier. L I know they will be together....
Norah isn't a girl, but a twenty -five year old beautiful woman that loves Xavier Fleming/Gonzalez/Hanson....
Update 3103 hasn't been received and it hold pertinent information. Please fix it for us. Thank you....
This is great! I love the updates....
Now Xavier needs to call in the reinforcement, Gabriel and Jonathan to settle this. Thank you for the updates....
May we please have updates. Thank you...
Xavier will always protect Norah he must admit this to himself and Norah. I believe after they return from this , he'll need to approach Norah 's parents and he'll get support from Jonathan and Ella....
I like how you are getting all the different love interest committed, thank you for the updates....
Hoping Manly have his own love story here, atleast a short one...
Emily has finally stood up for herself. Now with Charlie's support, her mother and sister in law will be as quiet as church mice....