Chapter 427 Chapter 427 Without another word. Diana opened the car door and got in. Yvette stood awkwardly beside the car, as if she still wanted to say something, but Aaron held her back.
Aaron remained outside while Diana sat inside the car. Their eyes met for a brief moment before both quickly looked away. "Yvette, don't take Diana's words to heart. She's actually a good person, though her mouth is just a bit sharp," Quinlee said.
You're Mr. Thompson's girlfriend. Once you get married, you'll be the lady of the Thompson residence. Right now, plenty of people are scrambling to cozy up to the Thompson family Aller offering these perfunctory words of comfort, Quinlee finally got into the car.
Ellie, having listened to Quinlee's words, couldn't help but frown "Are you blind?!" Diana suddenly shouted.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHearing Diana's exasperated voice, Ellie snapped back to attention. Alex's black Bentley had slowly pulled up, blocking Diana's way.
The front passenger door opened, and Barry stepped out. "Apologies, Ms. Grant. We'll only take a few minutes of your tand be on our way.
Barry turned and opened the rear passenger door. Quinlee, seated in the front passenger seat, caught sight of Alex inside the Bentley. She subtly urged Diana. “Mr. Warren injured his leg. Lets just give him a moment and wait. Back up the car." Diana put her car in reverse and backed into a parking spot. Dressed in an elegant black suit, Alex steadied himself against the car door as he got out.
"Alex, I told you-your leg hasn't recovered. You didn't have to cpickup," Ellie said as she rushed forward to support him. She helped him over to where Aaron was standing.
Now facing Aaron. Alex-despite wearing the finest suit and the most luxurious watch-looked utterly humbled. "Aaron, I cto take Ellie home," he said quietly, both of them understanding the unspoken words between them.
Aaron looked at Ellie, his gaze hesitant. After a brief silence, he pulled her aside to talk in private.
Alex remained where he was, not following. Seeing Aaron trying to persuade Ellie once again, he grew anxious and began. pacing in place..
Not far away, Ellie said to Aaron, "Once Carlos's situation is settle, no matter what stage my relationship with Alex is at, I'll hlike I promised. As long as I'm not married, I'm still a daughter of the Thompson family." go "Aaron, I know I didn't keep my word, but I promise I'll listen to you from now on," she added.
In the end, Ellie still got into Alex's car. Aaron didn't stop her.
As Alex's car pulled away, Diana immediately drove off as well.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOnce everyone had left, Yvette finally asked, her voice full of grievance, "Aaron, why does Ms. Grant have such a strong hostility toward me?" Aaron frowned. "She doesn't mean any harm. She was just spoiled by her family and can be a bit willful.” Yvette said. "I thought that with her level of education and her father being a law professor, she'd be well- mannered. I never expected her to be so hurtful with her words." 21:50 Wed, Feb 19 Chapter 427
"Yvette, Diana is the daughter of a teacher I deeply respect. She may max have a bad temper, but she's not as terrible as you think. Don't speak about her like that, Aaron said, his tone serious, with a hint of anger.
Yvette quickly apologized. "Sorry, Aaron. The first I saw her was a bar. She was drunk and surrounded by men, seeming to enjoy it. I guess I was too conservative and misjudged her."
"No wonder Diana can't be bothered with you." Not far away, Lacey scoffed and rolled her eyes at Wette e in disdain. You pretended that you want to be friends with hier, but the second he's not around, you start slandering her. How disgusting" "If Aaron weren't here, I slap you. You are nothing." Lacey curse as she walked away, even spitting on the ground in Yvette's direction.
"Aaron, 1-Yvette was stunned. She hadn't expected Lacey to overhear her badmouthing Diana, let alone expose her on the spot Embarrassed, she looked at Aaron.
"Til take you hAaron turned and walked toward his car.
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