The Billionaire Alpha’s Contract Lover by Caesar Erickson novel Chapter 1402

Chapter 1402
Jayden had always been like this. When someone criticized her in person, he didn’t say anything, but he apologized later at a suitable time. And the excuses he came up with were always
so reasonable, making Harper wonder if she’s being too
suspicious.
Later, Harper learned that it’s called gaslighting, but at the moment, she didn’t know. She just thought that Jayden finally helped her…
Natalie was afraid that Harper wouldn’t have enough to eat,
so she ordered two more dishes for her. While serving the
food, Natalie smiled and asked, “Miss Duke, when do you plan to get mated? My pack wants to prepare in advance.”
Harper lifted her clear eyes and looked at Natalie and Martin. “Uncle and Aunt, I haven’t been dating Jayden for long. We still don’t know much about each other’s personalities, values, and thoughts. I want to spend more time together and talk about mating later.”
Harper could tell that Jayden’s parents didn’t think highly of her. Coincidentally, because of their previous conflicts, she also had no intention of getting mated. She planned to listen. to Taya’s advice and take more time to see if they were
compatible. Rushing into matinge would be too late if they discovered it wasn’t right.
Hearing this, Natalie was still quite happy, but it was Harper who rejected the proposal first, which made her feel
protective of her son. “Jayden has had a crush on you since high school. Isn’t all this time enough to understand each
other?”
Harper responded gracefully with a bright smile. “Jayden understanding of me is certainly enough, but my understanding of him is only a little over two months.”
Natalie and Martin felt awkward, and Harper didn’t care about their feelings. She just smiled and looked at Jayden. “Senior, what do you think?”
If it weren’t for Preston, Harper probably would have agreed right away. Jayden instantly felt a bit more resentment towards Preston, but he didn’t show it. Instead, he graciously picked out the fish bones, put the fish slices on Harper’s plate, and said, “Take as much time as you want to talk. I’ll listen to
you.”
Relieved that she wasn’t being pressured into mating, Harper let out a sigh of relief. She didn’t even realize that she had become more cheerful while eating.
After the four of them left the restaurant, Anthony raised his
hand and reached for his phone. “I’ll edit this recording when I get back and send it to Miss Duke.”
The man next to him gave him a cold glance. “Don’t meddle in
other people’s business.”
Anthony, who had put his phone in his suit pocket, suddenly
paused. “Preston, are you saying you don’t plan to get
involved in Miss Duke’s affairs?”