Chapter 223

Elizabeth closed her eyes and took a deep breath. “I went to get my driving license yesterday. The staff said the expedited process takes three days. Yesterday was day one, today is day two. If all goes well, I should have it by tomorrow,” she said, crossing her arms and leaning against the wall, watching Alexander tie his tie.

He glanced at her, then continued with his tie, seemingly indifferent. No denying it, Alexander was incredibly handsome, even groggy from just waking up. He pursed his lips and picked up his suit jacket. Elizabeth watched as his slender fingers slowly buttoned it up.

“Heading out,” he said.

Elizabeth watched his back as he left and sighed inwardly. Esme is really lucky.

At the door, he suddenly stopped and turned to her. Elizabeth looked back. Alexander smirked, raised an eyebrow, and casually said, “Ms. Percy, your waist is really flexible.”

Elizabeth was silent. She thought about how she had crawled into his arms in her sleep last night and felt ashamed. I’m so spineless. It’s just a thunderstorm, what am I so afraid of? How embarrassing! And then, last night he mentioned that I had gotten drunk before. What had happened after I got drunk? What have I forgotten? Why did Alexander seem so angry when he talked about that night?

Thinking about it made Elizabeth inexplicably annoyed.

Alexander went home to freshen up, but before he could head to the office, Elara blocked him at the door. “You didn’t come home last night?” Elara looked surprised. “Did you two sleep together?”

Alexander looked a bit helpless. “Mom, if you’re so free, how about I find you a job?” he asked.

Elara pouted, “I’m busy! I can’t figure out what’s going on between you and Elizabeth, so I’m always busy!” She pulled out an invitation and placed it on the coffee table. “I found this in the mailbox outside, so I brought it in for you.”

Alexander picked it up casually; it was an invitation to an entertainment industry gala three days later.

Elara sighed and nagged, “Alexander, you’re a grown man, and you still make me worry!”

Alexander put down the invitation and sat on the sofa. Wearing a luxury watch, he said calmly, “You do it because you want to.”

“If you could sort out your marriage, I wouldn’t have to…” Elara was exasperated, but Alexander interrupted her, “I know what I’m doing with my marriage. You don’t need to worry about it.”

Clara angrily said, “I can’t even figure it out when I try. If I don’t, who knows what mess you’ll make!”

Chapter 223

Alexander was silent. A few seconds later, he looked up at Elara. “I have to marry Esme. I owe her my life.”

“What life?” Elara asked, utterly confused.

Alexander’s phone rang. Nolan was calling. “Boss, come and take a look at the land near the airport.”

“Got it.” Alexander hung up and said to Elara, “I have to get to work.”

“Alexander,” Elara suddenly grabbed his arm, frowning. “You’re competing with the Stewart Group for that land near the airport. There’s a lot of talk…”

“False,” Alexander said sternly, cutting her off before she could finish.

Elara was a bit surprised. Did he know what she was going to ask? Seeing Elara’s hesitation, Alexander added, “It’s not to build a manor for Esme.”

Elara was even more puzzled. “Then what is it for?”

Alexander had to look at Elara. He suddenly smiled and leaned in slightly. “Mom, I’m a businessman. That land has great commercial value. Of course, making money. What’s wrong with you? Getting confused?”

Elara was stunned. “It’s for…m…off. Close the door for me!” Alexander walked out.

Elara suddenly seemed to have an epiphany and said, “I need to make soup for Elizabeth tonight. Make sure you take it to her later!”