Chapter 627

Charles had already prepared the cake. Natalia stood next to Lila, and as they made eye contact, she let out a cold, short sound. Elizabeth looked at Natalia, feeling speechless. When will Natalia ever tone down her disdain for the world?

Charles was lighting the birthday candles when Elizabeth asked Lila, "By the way, the nanny car that was just delivered to you—it doesn’t seem like it’s yours."

“That’s Elliot’s. We were on the same flight back, and my car got stuck in traffic, so he gave me a ride,” Lila said.

Elizabeth was surprised. “Elliot? Was he in the car just now?”

Natalia’s eyes lit up with excitement upon hearing ‘Elliot’ and quickly caught Lila’s words.

“Yes,” Lila nodded.

Elizabeth was surprised that she didn’t see him earlier. And Lila didn’t even say hello when she got out of the car.

“He’s very low-key,” Lila said.

Elizabeth responded with a nod and didn’t ask further. Natalia, however, felt a bit jealous that Lila was lucky enough to get a ride in Elliot’s car. She also wanted to do it but never had a good reason. Elliot was a friendly person, and if someone wanted to ride in his car, he would definitely agree.

“Speaking of Elliot, isn’t there a rumor about him having a girlfriend?” Lila crossed her arms and glanced at Natalia.

Natalia raised an eyebrow. “It’s all just paparazzi nonsense.”

“You two aren’t dating? I saw you two pretty close; I almost thought it was real,” Lila muttered.

Natalia was displeased. She thought to herself, ‘What did Lila mean by that? Was she implying that, as an actress, I was too close to a male actor? Then what about Elliot giving Lila a ride today? Is it appropriate for a male actor to give a female actor a ride?’

Natalia ignored Lila.

“Stop talking, it’s time to blow out the birthday candles,” Charles called to them.

“Coming,” Elizabeth said, pulling Lila over to stand next to Declan.

“Dad, did you make a wish?” Elizabeth asked Declan.

Declan looked at Elizabeth, clasped his hands together, and blew out the candles.

Chapter 627

He had made a wish, which was for Elizabeth’s safety and well-being. If Elizabeth wanted to get married again, he hoped she would find someone who truly loved her and could be a lifelong partner. Declan also wished for the health of his family and friends, and for everyone to be happy together.

“Time to eat!” Charles cheered to liven up the atmosphere. The living room lights were turned on, and everyone gathered around the table.

“Ivan, why don’t you sit next to Elizabeth,” Declan pointed to the seat next to Elizabeth.

Ivan nodded. “Got it.”

Lila poured herself a glass of water, looked at Ivan, and asked Elizabeth, “Is this the guy you’ve been seeing lately?”

“Just a friend,” Elizabeth replied.

Lila laughed and didn’t believe it. A friend who couldn't be brought home for Declan's birthday?

“Alexander came by today too, but I sent him away,” Elizabeth said, biting into a shrimp and glancing at Lila.

Lila nodded. “I’m not surprised. Alexander deserved it.” He never came when he was invited before. Now that Elizabeth and Alexander are divorced, he shows up. Late affection is the cheapest!