“Quit messing around,” Alexander’s voice had a sharp edge, as if he were dodging something.

Elizabeth just stood there, somewhat lost, her eyes accidentally locking with Alexander’s intense gaze. Alexander frowned, and Elizabeth mirrored him, both of them just staring each other down. Then Esme turned her head, snapping Elizabeth out of it.

Elizabeth’s hand, hanging by her side, tightened slightly before she asked, trying to stay cool, “Is this Serenity Leaf Alexander’s?”

Alexander was about to say something when Esme cut in, coldly, “What else did you think?”

Elizabeth ignored Esme and kept her eyes on Alexander, waiting for his answer. She thought, Is this Serenity Leaf Alexander’s? Did he send it to that auction abroad? If so, why didn’t he just give it to me himself? Why have someone else do it?

Elizabeth’s tone was steady, “Mr. Tudor, is Serenity Leaf yours?” She needed to know the truth. Getting such a rare herb without knowing who it came from? What a joke.

Alexander didn’t want to admit it. He knew that with Elizabeth’s current mood, if she found out it was from him, she’d probably refuse it. He knew he owed her, so when he found out she needed Serenity Leaf, he wanted to give it to her to make up for his past mistakes.

“What else do you need to ask? Of course, this Serenity Leaf is Alexander’s. He gave it to you, got it?” Esme snapped, her voice sharp. She shot a look at Maurice behind her.

Elizabeth glared at Alexander, and he looked right back at her. He didn’t deny it. So, Esme was telling the truth. This Serenity Leaf really was Alexander’s.

“Then who is he?” Elizabeth pointed to Maurice behind her. Was he just some actor Alexander hired?

Alexander rubbed his temples, and after a couple of seconds, he said, “Elizabeth, the Serenity Leaf is indeed mine.” Elizabeth’s glare intensified, her eyes full of mixed emotions. Esme stared at Alexander too, clearly angry.

So Alexander didn’t want to give the Serenity Leaf to Esme, but to Elizabeth instead!

Chapter 418

“I was afraid you wouldn’t accept it, so I told a little lie,” Alexander said, trying to explain. He was just scared Elizabeth wouldn’t like it. Elizabeth’s expression grew more complicated.

No wonder I got it so cheap. No wonder I had to come get it myself, she thought. So many weird things happened, why didn’t I…

“So, the Serenity Leaf is already with her, right?” Esme’s tone was calmer now. Alexander just nodded.

Elizabeth felt helpless. Not only was it in her hands, but she might have already used it. Esme’s hand, hanging by her side, clenched. She gave Alexander a heavy look but said nothing and left.

Seeing this, Alexander quickly called out, “Esme.” Esme felt deeply hurt. She thought, I’m Alexander’s girlfriend now, and I want the Serenity Leaf. Shouldn’t I be his first choice? But why does he choose to give it to Elizabeth instead of me?

Alexander gave Elizabeth a meaningful look. He didn’t say anything and hurried after Esme. Elizabeth watched Alexander’s back, her eyes even more complicated.