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Translator: Inschain     Editor: Inschain
Elizabeth was actually quite conflicted.
Fortunately, she had Nick. She refused rides from anyone else and took a taxi instead.
Elizabeth nodded her head and thought to herself, âYep, that seems fair.â
âWell done,â Elizabeth complimented Nick, who was in the driverâs seat.
Nick Green was confused.
He was both flattered and somewhat puzzled.
âBut, regardless, Iâve been praised by Professor Lawrence.â
Nick excitedly stepped on the gas. The car roared and started to drift at high speed.
After a moment of silence, Elizabeth spoke, âWe still have time before class.â
Nick patted his chest confidently and said with a smiling face, âDonât worry. I promise not to make you late.â
Elizabeth thought of Nick as a diligent bodyguard, though a bit slow on the uptake.
It was a pity he wasnât her student, or sheâd have him write lines a thousand times.
With the main character gone, their arguments seemed meaningless.
Before getting in the car, Alexander gave Peter a teasing look, âGoing for someone younger, right? You really have the nerve.â
Peter was annoyed. He was only 26 years old. How was he old?
And the younger one? Where?
Jack looked at Peter, suspicion evident in his eyes, but he couldnât confront someone of Peterâs status.
After a moment, he said cautiously, âMr. Berney, Elizabeth is young and recently arrived from the countryside. She might not be suited for your circle of friends.
Upon hearing this, Peter chuckled, âItâs okay. I donât want to be her friend.â
Jack frowned, âWhat do you mean by that?â
Peter smirked, âEver since I was young, Iâve wanted a little sister. The first time I saw Elizabeth, I felt she was my ideal little sister. How about this: if you donât want her, why not give her to me?â
âThatâs not funny,â Jack replied, clearly unamused.
Peterâs gaze drifted to the fair-skinned Linda, âYou have two younger sisters, and you seem to favor this silly Linda over your own sister.â
Jack was momentarily taken aback, unable to counter.
Indeed, when Elizabeth first returned, he had tried not to show favoritism, so as to keep Linda from getting jealous.
This resulted in Elizabeth being rather indifferent toward him.
âMr. Wilson, if you donât want her anymore, remember to give her to me. Just because you donât appreciate her doesnât mean she isnât in demand.â
With that said, Peter, not bothering to acknowledge Jackâs darkening face, turned and got into his car.
The boss didnât want him meddling in her ordinary life, and he complied. But that didnât mean he couldnât throw shade at Jack.
Peter felt refreshed.
Professor Lawrence might not care, but he, who regarded Professor Lawrence as a motherly figure, certainly did.
Linda glanced at Jack, who was driving. His face was gloomy, clearly in a bad mood.
She lowered her eyelashes, feelings of discontent, jealousy, and anger flooding
her.
She had purposely called Jack late the previous night, asking him to pick her up, just so she could show off to Elizabeth today. Yet, she ended up being the laughingstock.
âJack, are you upset?â Linda inquired.
While Jack was truly feeling a mix of emotions, he shook his head,
He was just reflecting on Peterâs words.
Why would an outsider think he didnât care for Elizabeth?
Did his behavior really make it that obvious?
Seeing Jackâs somewhat regretful expression, Linda bit her lip.
âBy the way.â
Jack, putting aside thoughts of Elizabeth for now, praised Linda, âI heard from
Dad. The success of the project owes a lot to you. Linda, you did great.â
Linda smiled, somewhat guiltily, âWeâre all family. Helping each other is what we should do.â
Hearing this, Jack felt better.
âNext week we have to sign the contract. Iâll personally thank you then.â
âNo!â Linda exclaimed suddenly..n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om