Moreover, the current relationship between the two of them-where they respected each other and were neither too cordial nor too distant-was actually pretty good. “If we talk now, we won’t be able to reach a conclusion.” He could already guess what she was thinking just by looking at her expression. “Do you think you’ll be able to get to a conclusion after you come back from a business trip?” Averie found it incredulous. “How long is your business trip?”
“A week.” “Oh, then we’ll talk about it in a week!” She lowered her eyes and glanced at his hand holding her arm. “You didn’t wash your hands after you were done playing poker, right?” She viewed his hands with disgust. He was stunned for a moment, but then led her to the restroom. “Let’s wash our hands together then!” The two of them walked through the banquet hall in full view. “Didn’t you notice that their relationship has warmed up a lot today?” Mike asked Eric. Eric had a disinterested look on his handsome face. “I didn’t notice anything. It’s obvious that Averie is being forced to do it.” Mike retorted, “Do you think she’d let another man do that to her?” Eric raised his chin slightly. “I don’t fancy their chances. Elyette might look like a man right now, but he won’t be able to do that anymore in a couple ofed years.”
Mike gasped, “Why not? Do you write a man off just because they’re old? What do you mean he ‘might look like a man now’, it’s not like he’ll transform into a woman in two years, will he? I don’t suppose Averie knows about your sharp tongue?”
Eric looked at him cordially and explained, “I don’t look down on old men because I’ll grow old one day too. What I look down on is old cows like Elyette who insist on eating young shoots.”
Mike smiled and patted his shoulder, “Don’t be so salty. If Elyette really can’t function after two years, Averie might just find a way to treat him instead of abandoning him. Have you forgotten what’s her profession?”.
Eric frowned at his answer.
Chad came over with a smile when he saw the two of them chatting secretly with each other.”
What are you two talking about!” Mike held back his laugh. “He said your boss won’t be able to get up anymore in two years.” Being the men that they were, Chad understood Mike’s words in seconds. The smile on Chad’s face suddenly turned cold. “I know you don’t like my boss, but you don’t need to curse him like that. Who do you think is going to suffer if he can’t get up anymore? It’s Averie, of course! If you really want what’s good for her, you need to pray for my boss. Bless him so his strength increases as he ages, and so he’ll always be able to stand tall!” “Rather than pray for him, I’d much rather pray for myself so I’d get Averie sooner.” “I guess my boss was right, after all. You’re98 stubborn.” “Your boss is like a frog who wants to kiss a princess.” Chad’s face became extremely gloomy all of a sudden. Mike cleared his throat dryly and reminded, “That frog just hopped here.” Chad and Eric looked to the side. They saw Elyette coming over with a refreshed look on his face.
His relationship with Averie seemed to have improved by leaps and bounds that day. “What are you guys talking about?” he asked insipidly.
He did not expect to see varying degrees of embarrassment on all their faces as soon as he asked that question.
“Chad?” Elyette put the pressure on Chad. Chad immediately cleared his throat and said, “Eric said that it won’t be long until you can’t get up anymore.” After a pause, he added, “He also called you a frog who wants to kiss the princess.”
Elyette’s face soured at once.
The war of words was just about to begin when Averie walked over. “What are you guys talking about?”
Averie knew that Elyette and Eric had a bad relationship, so she found it rather strange to see them standing together.
“Nothing to talk about,” Elyette looked at Eric coldly and answered Averie. “Eric is worried about your bedroom life, so he reminded me to exercise a little more.”
“Don’t you guys have anything better to talk about?!” Averie’s cheeks turned red and she walked away angrily.
Eric lost his cool when he saw Averie getting angry. “How shameless can you be, Elyette!”
Elyette answered nonchalantly, “Not as shameless as you, I’m afraid. Words are no indication of a man’s prowess. Instead of worrying whether or not I can still get up, you might as well find a woman to prove that you’re still able.” Eric left in a huff after hearing that! “You’re toast,” Mike said to Elyette. “When Layla finds out that you pissed Eric off, she’ll definitely be mad at you!”
Elyette felt a throbbing in his temple.
He could not possibly chase after Eric.
Then again, he did not want to make Layla angry either. “I’ve got a way,” Mike said immediately. “You should leave too. That way, Layla won’t be mad at you.”
Elyette frowned.
He did not want to leave just yet!
He was going on a business trip soon and he would not be able to see the children for a week. For that reason, he wanted to spend a little more time with them.
After thinking about Mike’s proposal carefully, Chad persuaded, “Mr. Foster, I think it’s better that you leave, or else Layla will get angry and it’ll take a long time to get her to come around. Besides, Averie’s angry now too.”
A cold chill flashed across Elyette’sed eyes.
To think that Eric-a defeated rival – Would dare to provoke him! If Eric had not started the provocation, he would not have fought back at all.
After he left, Mike went to coax Averie. “They’re gone now. Don’t get mad, alright. There’s still plenty of guests here!” Averie frowned and remarked resentfully, “You guys have crossed the line.” “I swear, that had nothing to do with me or Elyette. Eric was the one who started it,” Mike explained, “It’s because he can’t win your heart that he’s against Elyette. Of course, you don’t have to blame hirn. After all, he’s young and hot-headed. It’s normal for him to be a little impulsive.”
“And does that mean you need to be just as impulsive too?” Averie retorted, “It’s not like he’ll go further if you don’t add fuel to the fire.” Mike laughed and changed the subject, “By the way, has your relationship with Elyette improved today? I saw you taking the initiative to look for him a couple of times.”
Averie had a cold expression and played along with him. “Sure, it has! We even agreed to get married tomorrow!”
The smile on Mike’s face disappeared immediately. “I was wrong. I shouldn’t have joked with you. Take a deep breath and calm down. In the meantime, I’ll go see what the children are doing.”
Elsewhere, at Elyette’s home, Mrs. Scarlet wondered why Elyette came back so early but did not dare to ask98 why.
“I suppose you haven’t eaten yet, Master Elyette?”
“Yeah.” Elyette took off his jacket and threw it on the sofa.
“Get some rest. I’ll make something for you right now,” Mrs. Scarlet said, then walked quickly toward the kitchen.
Elyette picked up a glass and fetched some cold water to drink.
The water was cold, but his body still felt hot.
He loosened his shirt collar and strode toward the second floor.
He walked to the window and closed the curtains after entering the master bedroom. Then, his slender fingers reached for his shirt placket as he undid his buttons one by one.
At this moment, his eyes suddenly glanced at the paper on the bedside table.
It was the same piece of paper that his bodyguard sent over the previous night. Printed on it was the surveillance screenshot of the strange middle-aged man the night before. Elyette walked over, switched on the light, and held up the piece of paper.
Elyette stared at the photo of the middle-aged man once again, but he still did not have a clue as to who that was.
Perhaps this man appeared near the mansion and smiled at Elyette last night because he really did have a psychological disorder.
Elyette scrunched up the piece of paper, tossed it into the trash, then walked into the bathroom and closed the door behind him.
After Mrs. Scarlet saw Elyette go upstairs, she immediately went into the kitchen and called Mrs. Cooper.
“I heard that Master Elyette got into a fight with Eric Santos,” said Mrs. Cooper. “Master Elyette wasn’t the one who started it, though. They both left after the fight.” “I see. I was wondering why he got back so early!” “How’s he doing?” Mrs. Cooper asked considerately. “He doesn’t look too happy, but he seems alright.” Then, Mrs. Scarlet said, “Did things go well between him and the kids today?”
Mrs. Cooper laughed on the other end of the line. “He didn’t get to spend time with the kids today. He spent all day entertaining guests. Averie was the one who asked him to do it.”
Mrs. Scarlet’s cheeks flushed. “It looks like they’ve gotten much closer.”
“That’s right! They look better than they did before. Let’s hope there won’t be any conflicts between them again,” Mrs. Cooper said concernedly. “Otherwise, I’d feel bad for their three children.”
“Let’s hope so. I’m going to make dinner now.”
After his shower, Elyette walked downstairs in a tracksuit.
Mrs. Scarlet placed the dishes she just made on the dining room table.
“Dinner’s ready, Mastered Elyette.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
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