Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Someone is Willing to Provide Support Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Someone is Willing to Provide Support Elijah Butler was completely stunned by the man in front of him, because, he looked so good!
He perfectly combined coldness, bewitching charm, scheming, handsomeness, and domineering aura into one package. Any more would seem excessive, and any less would seem lacking â everything about him was just right.
William Griffithâs gaze was focused solely on Cherish Turner, naturally brushing past the others in the process.
Cherishâs face turned red from his stare, but it provided her with a perfect excuse to leave.
âMy boyfriendâs here, so I wonât hold you guys up. Next time we have a chance, letâs go shopping together again.â
Cherish said this with a smile on her face, very convincingly.
With just one glance, William could easily tell the identity, role, and thoughts of everyone present.
So this man was probably the heartless scum of an ex-boyfriend!
So the person with her arm around him must be the so-called fiancée, and the coquettish beauty next to her must be Cherishâs best friend.
William sized up Elijah Butler, who returned the favor.
Finally, William understood why Cherish, despite her clumsiness, could successfully run a Crown store â it turns out it wasnât without reason. She had someone with her who was clever enough to help her.
âWhat did you buy?â asked William.
Cherish paused, unsure of how to answer. She couldnât tell him that she wanted to buy a gift to bribe him, could she?
âJust window shopping with Elijah. We didnât buy anything.â
As Cherish spoke, William reached out and put her hand in his own. In the presence of everyone, they looked intimately close, as if feeding dog food to the onlookers!
His palm was warm, like a warm cotton glove in winter.
âWhy didnât you buy anything? You donât have to worry about money for my sake. Didnât you win a lot of money from the fourth the last time?â
Speaking of that, Cherish remembered; last time at Prosperous Court when they played cards, William said that any loss would be on him, but the winnings would all go to her!
âNo wonder, Cherish! I thought you treated me to a meal without batting an eyelid, turns out thereâs someone willing to support you!â
Cherishâs face turned even redder when Elijah said this. She inadvertently glanced at William, noticing that he was smiling as he looked at her too.
Daniel Peacock watched as the couple exchanged tender glances and flirted with each other.
He originally thought he left Cherish first and that she was the pathetic one, abandoned by him. But now, as an exceptionally outstanding man appeared before Cherish, his pride and vanity were challenged!
Finding it hard to sincerely wish her well, his heart felt clogged, extremely uncomfortable!
âShall we continue shopping?â William asked.
Cherish shook her head.
William didnât insist. Holding her hand, he prepared to take her away. But Elijah reached out and grabbed Cherish, saying in a dog-leg manner, âSince you guys are leaving, how about giving me a ride?â
It seems this man was very interested in Cherish! Comparing this man to Daniel Peacock, he blew him out of the water â they werenât even in the same league!
Heh, separating Cherish from that guy might have been a blessing in disguise! At this moment, Daniel Peacock must feel like his face has been slapped repeatedly, tsk tsk tsk, so painful!
When it was time to leave, Cherish courteously nodded at Daniel Peacock and Abigail Johnson. The two men exchanged glances.
Both harbored hidden thoughts and deep implications!
Even when William and the others had left, Daniel Peacockâs gaze followed them. Abigail Johnson beside him became utterly displeased!