Chapter 475

Ivan realized Esme was the one pretending to be Elizabeth, and the real hero who saved Alexander was Elizabeth. No wonder Ivan was floored when Elizabeth said she saved Alexander; everyone thought it was Esme who did the saving.

Now, Ivan couldn’t stand the sight of Esme. He thought, How could she pull this off? Isn’t she scared of getting caught? Why didn’t Elizabeth just tell Alexander the truth?

“Ms. Percy, could you step out for a moment? I need to talk to Mr. Swan,” Esme said with a twee smile.

Elizabeth shrugged. She didn’t want to be around Esme anyway.

Just as she was about to leave, Ivan cut in coldly. “If you have something to say, just say it. Why make my friend leave? This is my room. Stay if you want, unless she’s got something shady to say.”

Esme looked confused, having no idea why he got so angry. Elizabeth was even more surprised. For the first time in years, she felt confident in front of someone.

“It’s okay. I’ll go back first and come see you later,” Elizabeth said with a smile, giving Ivan’s arm a quick pat before leaving.

Esme noticed the gesture, and her face darkened, not expecting Elizabeth and Ivan to be so close.

“Elizabeth’s gone. What do you want to say?” Ivan asked, clearly annoyed. He thought, Elizabeth and I have important things to discuss, and Esme just barges in and makes her leave. Who does she think she is? The owner of this room?

As soon as Elizabeth left, Esme’s expression changed. She glared at Ivan. “What were you going to tell Elizabeth just now?”

“What’s it to you?” Ivan had never liked Esme, even as kids. When he went abroad, Esme and Alexander didn’t even know each other. Ivan didn’t know how she managed to get involved with Alexander.

“Are you planning to tell Elizabeth that I pretended to be her to save Alexander?” Esme raised her chin arrogantly.

Ivan squinted. “So you know you’re the imposter?”

“So what?” Esme said, even more arrogantly.

Ivan laughed, dripping with sarcasm. “Esme, you’re shameless! You pretended to be Elizabeth and fooled Alexander. And now you’re still so smug.”

Esme bit her lip and clenched her fist. “Ivan, if you’re smart, you’ll keep this to yourself!”

“You want me to help you deceive Alexander?” Ivan asked, puzzled.

Esme was about to answer when Ivan continued, “Esme, if you do something shady, it will eventually come to light!”

Esme sneered, “That’s a problem for later.” As long as she married Alexander first, he couldn’t do anything to her.

I won’t help you cover it up, Ivan said calmly, pursing his lips.

Esme clenched her fists. “Ivan, I…”

“Don’t threaten me,” Ivan interrupted, not giving her a chance to speak. “Esme, I’m the heir to the Shawn family. Do you dare threaten me? Aren’t you being too arrogant?”

“So what if you’re the heir? If I can stay by Alexander’s side until now, I can make him love me forever,” Esme said angrily.

Ivan wasn’t fazed. “Esme, Alexander has never loved you.”