When Love Becomes 280
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Chapter 260: Meeting at the Imperial Bar

Crystal sat in the passenger seat, watching Elvis as Olive disappeared after the luxury car departed. She bit her lip angrily. โ€œElvis, I want to visit Mrs. Samantha today. Iโ€™ve developed a new recipe specifically for her.โ€ Crystal knew Elvis loved his grandmother dearly, so she planned to win her affection first. She believed in her skills as a nutritionist; she could surely adjust the recipe to suit Mrs. Samantha's tastes, bringing her closer to Elvis.

Elvis, having lost sight of Olive, nodded. โ€œMy grandmotherโ€™s appetite is worsening. I plan to hire a professional dietitian. Iโ€™ll call her first; if she agrees, Iโ€™ll take you.โ€

โ€œOkay,โ€ Crystal replied meekly, smiling.

Olive placed a call. After a moment, Mrs. Samanthaโ€™s voice answered, โ€œHi, Elvis.โ€

โ€œGrandma, howโ€™s your appetite today? Crystal wants to visit and make you a new dish. Can we come now?โ€

There was a pause. Then, Mrs. Samantha asked, โ€œElvis, are you with Crystal?โ€

Crystal quickly interjected, โ€œYes, Mrs. Samantha. Elvis picked me up from school, and weโ€™re coming to see you.โ€

A moment of silence followed, then a refusal. โ€œNo need. I ate well today, but Iโ€™m sleepy. Iโ€™m going to bed.โ€ The line went dead.

Crystalโ€™s enthusiasm vanished. Even she could tell the old woman didn't want her company. She pouted. โ€œElvis, did I do something wrong? I feel like since Mrs. Samantha went to Los Angeles seven years ago, she hasnโ€™t liked me.โ€

A flicker crossed Elvisโ€™s deep, narrow eyes. His grandmotherโ€™s reaction was unusual. He recalled her greatest wish: for him to marry and have children. Crystal's presence should have been welcomed, yet his grandmother was cold and dismissive.

โ€œDonโ€™t worry,โ€ Elvis said quietly, looking ahead. โ€œIโ€™ll take you to see her another day.โ€

Was he taking her home? Did he have no evening plans? โ€œElvis, letโ€™s have dinner together,โ€ Crystal suggested hopefully, her eyes expectant. She envisioned a romantic candlelit dinner.

โ€œI donโ€™t have time tonight. I have an appointment,โ€ Elvis refused.

โ€œOkay, letโ€™s make another date,โ€ she replied, disappointed.

Elvis took Crystal home, then went to the Imperial Bar with Phoebe. He did have an appointmentโ€”Raven had arrived from Los Angeles.

In the luxurious bar, Elvis sat on a dark red sofa, glancing at Raven. โ€œWhy Imperial?โ€

Raven, still handsome, his gold-rimmed glasses reflecting his cold black eyes, replied, โ€œA meeting. Iโ€™ll be back in two days. How are you?โ€

Elvis took a sip of red wine. โ€œIโ€™m good.โ€

โ€œRumors say the Augustine and Robert families are getting engaged. Youโ€™ve been close to Crystal lately. Do you intend to marry her?โ€

Elvis swirled his wine, then looked at Raven. โ€œI was stabbed. Did you know?โ€ He couldnโ€™t recall the event, which might have occurred in Los Angeles. Raven, his childhood friend, likely knew. Raven did, but he couldn't mention Olive Hart. He glanced at Elvisโ€™s trousers. โ€œWhat? Problems with Crystal?โ€

Elvis kicked him.

Raven ignored the scuff mark on his pants, smirking. โ€œSo itโ€™s true. Donโ€™t doubt yourself. Try another woman.โ€

Elvis half-smiled. โ€œWith your experience, it seems youโ€™re not working for Jane, but satisfying your own needs.โ€

Raven kicked back. โ€œBetter than you. You have no desire now.โ€

Elvis teased, โ€œWhy so angry? North Paulo is collaborating with Fly Jewelry, and she hasnโ€™t contacted you in ages. Look at your face.โ€

The two began to scuffle, startling Peterson, who was even more shocked upon learning of his young master's stabbing and impotence. He quickly found Ray. โ€œRay, a secret. The young master was injured, and heโ€™s impotent.โ€

Ray stared blankly. โ€œYou know the young master's secret. Dead men tell no tales. Iโ€™m considering silencing you.โ€

Peterson remained silent.

The door opened, and Elvis emerged. โ€œWhereโ€™s Phoebe?โ€

Peterson looked around, having no idea where Phoebe had gone. Elvisโ€™s face darkened. โ€œFind her.โ€

Meanwhile, Olive, on a date, heard a familiar meow. Phoebe, recognizing Olive, ran to her, meowing excitedly. Olive, astonished, knelt and hugged her.

โ€œPhoebe, itโ€™s me! I missed you so much.โ€

Olive stroked Phoebeโ€™s fur. Phoebe meowed again, as if saying she'd missed Olive terribly and couldn't bear being separated, worried that Olive's man would be taken by other girls. Olive was overjoyed. She hadn't expected Phoebe to be at the Imperial. Had Master Augustine brought her?

A deep voice interrupted: โ€œPhoebe.โ€

Olive and Phoebe looked up to see Elvis approaching.


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