Chapter 668

Ivan looked at Elizabeth in confusion. “Sorry for what?” He had only mentioned a flower, and this sudden apology seemed too abrupt. It made him hesitant to speak.

Elizabeth felt awkward. “Ivan, I thought the flower was from Alexander, so I just glanced at it and…” She rubbed her palms together and then touched her nose. The awkwardness was almost swallowing her whole, making her feel helpless.

“And then?” Ivan waited for her to continue. “Did you just assume it was from Alexander?”

Elizabeth pursed her lips and looked at him seriously, confessing, “I threw the flower away.”

Ivan had imagined worse scenarios, like Elizabeth thanking Alexander for the flower. But he hadn’t expected that she had actually thrown the flower away, which was quite surprising.

“Did you throw it away just because you thought it was from Alexander?” Ivan asked Elizabeth cautiously, afraid that he had somehow offended her, causing her to throw away the flower he had sent.

Elizabeth nodded earnestly.

Ivan was silent for two seconds. “What if you knew it was from me?” When he asked this question, his eyes were filled with indescribable tension.

“Of course, I wouldn’t have thrown it away.” Elizabeth spread her hands.

Hearing this, Ivan was no longer nervous; it even made him feel like all his worries had vanished. This was the answer he wanted to hear. Ivan was just afraid that Elizabeth would have thrown away his flower too, which would have really hurt him.

“Going to the Opulent Crest Jewelry exhibition this weekend?” Elizabeth suddenly remembered.

“Are you going?”

“I’m not familiar with it, so I’m not going. I happen to be on a business trip this weekend,” Ivan shrugged.

Elizabeth was puzzled. “A business trip? Far away?”

“Yes, it will take about a week to return. But there’s a chance I might come back early,” he said.

Elizabeth nodded.

He asked, “Do you want to go? I heard you need an invitation to get in. If you want, I can pull some strings to get you an invitation,” he propped his face on his hand, looking at Elizabeth carefully. Elizabeth was really beautiful, especially her eyes.

“I already have an invitation,” she told him.

He was surprised. “What? The Percy Family’s connections are even more impressive than I thought,” he hadn’t finished his sentence,

Elizabeth said, “It’s from my friend Lila. She doesn’t have time to go, so I’m taking her invitation and going in.”

Ivan was taken aback. “I thought you had your own invitation. But if you want your own, I can get one for you,” he said seriously.

Elizabeth shook her head. Although she was going in Lila’s name, she would make sure Kennedy’s invitation was recorded at the entrance. Magnolia had invited her, and Elizabeth needed to show respect. Who knows, maybe one day she would collaborate with Magnolia?

The restaurant was crowded. Fortunately, Ivan had reserved a table in advance, so they were seated when they arrived.

“So many people.” Elizabeth took off her coat and looked around. Although it was crowded, it was lively.

“Ivan, I didn’t expect you to come to such crowded places.” Elizabeth was quite surprised. This was just an ordinary, well-reviewed chain steakhouse.

Ivan smirked, “There’s a lot you don’t know about me, and you can take your time to find out. Of course, that’s if you don’t mind me bringing you to such crowded places,” he said.

Elizabeth quickly shook her head. Wasn’t this place great? Back in college, she often came here with her friends.