Chapter 853 – The Disguised Billionaire and His Accidental Wife Novel Free Online

“I don’t think Elisa is out.”

Remy had been keeping an eye out for the Stones’ activity, so he knew Elisa had been home all afternoon to keep her mother company.

Even Clive and his wife stayed at home.

Darrell and Anthony were the only ones who had been out and about.

This was the great thing about being neighbors. Remy got an idea of whether anybody was home.

“Since you’re here for a visit at this hour, are you trying to freeload dinner again?”

Remy answered with a smile, “Elisa is always keen for me to stay. I can’t say no to her.”

Clive wanted to give Remy a piece of his mind. The man was shameless.

Remy outstayed his welcome, and his sister merely invited him for dinner out of courtesy.

“Let’s talk, Remy,” Clive uttered.

Remy nodded with a grin. “Anytime.”

“We should go to your place.”

Remy gave it a thought before agreeing to the suggestion.

The pair went to Remy’s residence. Remy invited Clive to sit under a gazebo and apologetically said, “The house is going through remodeling. It’s too much of a mess to host guests, so I hope you don’t mind that we sit here.”

“Mr. Johnson, I don’t think we’re close enough to call each other on a first-name basis. It’s Mr. Stone to you.

“We can take a less formal form of address when you succeed in marrying my sister. That is… if someone else doesn’t win her heart first.”

Remy kept to himself for a moment before popping the question. “Is this coming from Mrs. Stone or you?” “It’s from our entire family. Remy, we know the reason for your frequent visits. Honestly, I quite admire you, including my mom too, but we disapprove of you as a husband to Elisa.”

Remy asked, “Is it because I’m from Annenburg?”

“I guess you’re aware of that. My mom was a career woman during her younger days. She’s headstrong with what she wants, and Elisa is the apple of her eye. She doesn’t wish for Elisa to marry off to a faraway place. It’s hard for you to change my mother’s mind.

“Remy, you should quit while you’re ahead. Stop showing up in front of Elisa. I don’t think your relationship with Elisa will go far.”

Clive persuaded Remy to give up.

Looking around his property, Remy asked Clive, “What do you think of my place, Mr. Stone?”

“It’s nice.”

“Is it far from your house?”

Clive fell silent for a bit before answering, “It’s not far, but ”

“Mr. Stone”

Putting on a serious face, Remy earnestly said, “I like Elisa. I’m after a serious relationship with the intention of marrying her. I won’t give up on her.

“I understand your family’s concern. That was why I bought this villa My main responsibility is FC & Co’s business in Wiltspoon, so I’m a permanent resident here I rarely return to Annenburg We’ll be staying in Wiltspoon and living in this house if Elisa chooses to marry me”

Remy believed he had done enough to provide the assurance.

“No one can say what will happen in the future. My mom will only consider you as Elisa’s husband candidate if you marry into the family.”

“I can do that if that is Mrs. Stone’s wish. My brother can fulfill his duty as a son to our parents

Clive was speechless.

His mother had never said such a thing.

She would not budge on giving Remy the stamp of approval though.

The last thing his mother wanted was for Elisa to marry off to a faraway place.

“Mr. Stone, I understand your concern. It’s hard for you to trust whatever I say because people can change. I believe that time will tell. I’ll prove to you if you’re willing to give me the chance I’ll show you that I’m a man of my word. Is that okay?”

Clive remained silent.

In fact, he was at a loss for words.

After a long silence, Clive said, “I did my part and talked to you. At least, I’ve done what my mom told me to. I should head back.”

Remy got up and walked Clive to the latter’s gates. He watched as Clive entered his house before pressing on the doorbell.

A maid soon emerged.

“Mr. Johnson, Mr. Clive just came in. Didn’t you see him?” the maid asked in confusion.

Besides, the gate of the residence was not closed.

Remy let out a gentlemanly smile. “Mr. Stone went on ahead of me. I couldn’t keep up with him, so I rang the doorbell. Mrs. Lott, I wish to see Elisa.”

Mrs. Lott got the gist when she saw the bouquet in Remy’s arms. She said, “Please hold on, Mr. Johnson. I’ll inform Miss Elisa.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Lott.”

Several minutes later, Elisa came out with her handbag. She strutted to the driveway and got into her car before driving to the gate. She pulled up, rolled down the windows, and said to Remy, “Get in, Remy I’m buying you dinner.”

Seeing that she was angry, Remy decided to get into the car without questions.

Once Remy was in, Elisa started the engine.

“Elisa…”

Alice, Elisa’s sister-in-law, came out of the house and called out her name.

Instead of responding to her sister-in-law or stopping the car, Elisa stepped on the accelerator.

Remy cautiously took a look at her, not knowing whether he should give her the flowers.

“What’s the matter, Elisa?”

“Nothing. I got into a spat with my mom. My mom got mad, and so did I. I didn’t want to eat at home, so we should go out for dinner. What do you fancy?”

“I’m fine with anything so long as I am with you. I don’t mind food trucks.”

Elisa took a glance at him and replied, “I’ve never tried food trucks.”

“I had it before. The food is good.”

People of their social rank would think food trucks were demeaning in status and unacceptable in hygiene quality.

“Elisa, your mom only wants the best for you.”

Remy could guess the reason for the mother and daughter’s argument.

“I know my mom loves me. She talks about having my best interest in mind, but she needs to consider my feelings. Do I want her to make the decisions for me?”

Many parents loved to interfere with their children’s lives “for their own good”.

Nevertheless, did the children want their parents’ involvement though? Was the choice the parents made really the best for their children?

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