Chapter 256

Elizabeth looked into Alexander’s eyes, wanting to tell him she was scared to swim after saving him. But after hearing his response, she just smiled weakly and kept quiet. She lowered her head, silently eating the spicy fondue.

Alexander noticed she had something on her mind but didn’t push. Suddenly, his phone rang. Seeing it was Esme, he hung up. When she called again, he put his phone on silent.

Elizabeth glanced at him, remembering the news about Esme getting caught in the rain last night. “Did you and Esme have a fight?” she asked, more out of boredom than curiosity.

“Yeah,” Alexander replied calmly.

“Don’t be so hot-tempered. Esme’s still young,” Elizabeth said softly.

Alexander looked at her. “Are you giving me dating advice?”

“Not at all,” she said, taking a sip of water.

“I know who leaked our divorce to the reporters,” Alexander said coldly.

Elizabeth nodded. “I know too.”

“You do?” Alexander was surprised.

Elizabeth blinked. “Mr. Tudor, you’re not the only one with connections.”

She thought, ‘If I can’t figure out something this small, how can I run Base M7?’

Alexander was silent for a moment, then nodded. “True, the Percy family isn’t lacking.”

“But this mess has caused problems for my family. If my dad holds a grudge, I hope you’ll bear with it,” Elizabeth said.

The Percy family, though not as powerful as the Tudors, still had some influence. Declan had always looked down on Alexander. Without their connection, Alexander could easily crush them.

“Do you think I’m a ruthless person?” Alexander asked.

Elizabeth met his gaze and smiled. “I don’t know.”

Her answer left him stunned.

“I used to think I knew you well, but now I realize I don’t. No matter what happens between us or how my family treats you, promise me you won’t harm them,” she said, looking at him.

Alexander met her eyes. “I won’t harm the Percy family,” he said. Now and in the future, he wouldn’t.

Elizabeth nodded, feeling relieved.

“If your family ever needs help, don’t hesitate to ask,” Alexander said calmly.

Chapter 256

Elizabeth smiled. Alexander knew her well. She was strong and wouldn’t ask for help in a tight corner.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Kimberly walked in with Tree!

Kimberly smiled, “Congrats! It’s your 30th anniversary, and your head chef is...”

Elizabeth’s eyes lit up. “Really?”

“Yes!” Kimberly clapped, and a waiter brought in more dishes. “Enjoy your meal!”

As Kimberly helped set the dishes, she looked at Elizabeth. “You look familiar. Weren’t you the girl who came alone and cried all night once?”

Elizabeth’s face stiffened. She glanced at Alexander, who was also looking at her, frowning. Elizabeth cried here all night? he thought.