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)
Things are looking up for Xavier and Norah. Thank you for the updates....
Woohoo! This was sooooo good. Thank you for the updates....
This was classic updates. Thank you so much...
May we please have updates. Thank you...
I sincerely hope that Gonzalez finds the taped meeting of Hannah and Trevor to throw them under the bus....
How will Gonzalez get back at Hannah, Yvonne and Trevor for the setup and fall from grace....
Adrian needs to safe face and not do this. It will embarrass he and Norah and his family. Thank you for the updates....
This a HOT MESS for them both....
WOW! I didn't see that coming at all for Norah nor Gonzalez, the plot thickens. Thank you for the updates....
Xavier wants to get caught kissing Norah at this point. When will he ask her to call him Xavier and not Gonzalez. Maybe that would bring back her memories. Thank you for the updates....