It would be normal for the Stones to interact with the Reading family.
Mrs. Stone was looking at Andrew as a mother–in–law would her son–in–law. She got fonder of him the more she looked at him.
Unfortunately, her precious daughter could not understand her painstaking efforts.
“I’m here now, Mrs. Stone. I wasn’t being modest. I was really busy,” Andrew defended himself a little.
He could not admit it even though he had rejected them on purpose.
“You still have to eat no matter how busy you are. After eating here this time, you can come over to our house for a meal the next time. I’ll personally cook some of my signature dishes for you to have a taste.”
Mrs. Stone looked toward Elisa and said to Andrew, “The soup Elisa makes is extremely delicious. I’ll have her cook some for you when that time comes.”
When Elisa wooed Zack in the past, she often made breakfast and soup filled with love for him. It had refined her skills in making tasty soups.
After glancing at Elisa, Andrew said with a smile, The soup Ms. Stone makes will definitely taste. good. However, I don’t really like drinking soup.”
Elisa had sent soup over frequently back when she was pursuing his cousin.
Andrew was aware of it.
Mrs. Stone maintained her smile and said, “You haven’t tried the soup Elisa makes. You’ll like it after tasting it. It’s decided then. Please come to our house for a meal next time.”
Andrew grinned. “I’ll definitely go if I have the time
Only then did Mrs. Stone feel satisfied and stop her attacks.
She asked Elisa to order the food.
Elisa had the waiter bring the menu. She passed one to Andrew, “You can do the honor, Mr. Reading.”
Andrew smiled. “This is the Stone family’s hotel. You must be aware of which dish tastes great. You should order, Ms. Stone. I’m not a picky eater aside from disliking soup.”
Actually, he liked drinking soup. Wiltspoonians loved boiling soup. Some people could not even eat without having soup for each meal.
Andrew only said he disliked soup to prevent Mrs. Stone from making Elisa cook for him.
“I’ll just order a few dishes then.”
After ordering her family hotel’s signature dishes, Elisa also ordered soup.
During the meal, Mrs. Stone was being overly enthusiastic toward Mr. Reading. She kept asking him to get more food. However, she never once mentioned Remy, who was beside Andrew. It formed a stark contrast.
Remy was good–tempered and patient. He knew that Mrs. Stone was acting like that on purpose to make him back out.
How could he back out voluntarily after finally falling in love with a woman?
Not to mention that Andrew did not seem interested in Elisa. Even if he got attracted to her in the end, Remy was still confident that he could beat him.
As long as Elisa had feelings for him, any hardships could be overcome.
That meal felt like a dangerous feast.
After the meal, Andrew left with the excuse that he still had matters to attend to.
“Elisa, please see Mr. Reading off,” Mrs. Stone instructed.
Andrew quickly said, “Mr. Johnson and I clicked with each other, and we wish to have a chat. Having Mr. Johnson see me off is enough, Mrs. Stone.”
“Mr. Johnson is a guest too.” Mrs. Stone’s words had excluded Remy from being a part of the
Stone family.
Remy was indeed still not a part of her family.
She wished for it to stay that way in the future too.
“I’ll see Mr. Reading off with Elisa, Mrs. Stone.”
Remy thought of a compromise.
Mrs. Stone pressed her lips together and did not say a word.
In the end, Remy and Elisa saw Andrew off together.
A few minutes later, Andrew arrived at his car. He turned and said to them, “I’ll be leaving first, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Stone. Let’s have a meal another day when we have time.”
“Okay. Goodbye, Mr. Reading.”
Remy and Elisa waved Andrew goodbye.
Andrew’s car left shortly.
When Remy and Elisa could no longer see Andrew’s car, they prepared to return to the hotel. However, Mrs. Stone walked out of the hotel.
“Mrs. Stone,” Remy greeted.
Mrs. Stone nodded as a form of acknowledgment. Then, she said to Elisa, “Elisa, can you accompany me to the night market? I haven’t walked around one for a long time.”
Elisa looked toward Remy.
Remy read the atmosphere and said, “Mrs. Stone, Elisa, I also have some matters to see to. I’ll leave first.”
Elisa whispered apologetically, “Remy, please don’t take what my mother did or said to heart.”
Remy returned a gaze to reassure her.
He was generous and would not resent his mother–in–law for being hard on him.
Mrs. Stone walked toward her car. Elisa had no choice but to follow.
They sat in the same car while Elisa’s car was left in the parking lot of their hotel.
When Elisa got into the car, Mrs. Stone poked her forehead. She told Elisa, “How many times have.
I told you to keep a distance from Remy? He’s a cunning fox. You won’t even know if he’s scamming you.
“Even if he sells you away, you might still be counting money for him.
“He’s not suitable for you. You should end things while your feelings aren’t that deep yet.”
Elisa said unhappily, “Mom, I’ve only liked two guys my whole life, yet you never supported me for either. I used to like Zack, and you said he didn’t suit me too. You talked about the Yorks being the Stones‘ rival, how our families don’t get along, and that I was asking for trouble if I liked him.
“Fine. I gave up after Zack and Seren got married. I finally got along well with Remy and started dating him. I feel relaxed. I don’t care whether he’s cunning or not. I only know that his feelings for me are sincere.
“If you keep opposing, I’ll tell Remy I agree to be his girlfriend and reveal our relationship to the public.”
Elisa was aggrieved.
She did not think she had a bad eye for men.
Whether it was Zack or Remy, they were both outstanding men.
However, when she fancied the former, she could not gain her family’s support. The same thing happened when she liked the latter.
“Mom, can you let me decide on my marriage myself? I don’t like being led by the nose or walking the path laid out for me by you all. I won’t agree to a political marriage unless the man I’m getting. married to is someone I like.”
Mrs. Stone glared at her daughter. After some time, she said, “Remy is too cunning. He seduced your heart unnoticed and unknowingly. Even I was tricked.”
When Remy visited them back then, she did not expect him to target her precious daughter.
She thought he simply wanted to get close to them as neighbors.
FC & Co. had business dealings with York Corporation. Remy and Zack had a good brotherly relationship too. Thanks to Serena, Elisa and Remy started interacting with each other more and got along well. Mrs. Stone did not overthink it then.
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