The banquet was nearing its end, and as evening approached, Evelyn Clayton didn’t see James Grant again.
As if he remembered her words from the last time and deliberately avoided appearing in front of her, James arrived silently and left quietly.
That night, Evelyn Clayton and Yara Reagan had a family dinner with the Ford Family, and both got a little tipsy, so Violet Ford arranged for them to stay in the Ford Family’s ancestral house.
Evelyn naturally refused, and Yara felt even more embarrassed about it.
"No need to be polite with me, staying one night is nothing, this way everyone outside will know that our relationship is special." Violet said with a smile, jokingly, "If one of you ends up as my sister-in-law in the future, then we’d really be family."
Yara was sipping the honey water brought by the Ford Family’s servant and nearly choked upon hearing this.
Evelyn was also shocked internally but maintained her composure on the surface, aiding Yara by getting her a napkin and patting her back.
Just then, Franklin Ford came over with some helplessness in his voice, "Sis, don’t joke around randomly."
Violet laughed in response and then instructed a servant to take Evelyn and Yara to their rooms to rest.
In a thoughtful gesture, Violet arranged their rooms in a standalone building next to the main house. The place had two floors, said to be specifically for hosting guests at the Ford Family ancestral home, peaceful but not cold, preventing Evelyn and Yara from feeling awkward.
Two servants stayed downstairs, even arranging to make sweet soup for the guests.
The sweet soup was brought to their room, and Yara carried it to find Evelyn.
Evelyn had just finished her own bowl.
"Help me drink it," Yara pouted pitifully, "You know I don’t like sweet things, but it seems such a waste to pour it away."
Evelyn, finding it amusing, took the bowl and drank it.
Not long after, a servant came to collect the bowls, smilingly suggesting the two of them go to the rooftop of the small building to enjoy the breeze, which could help them sober up.
They gladly agreed, and upon arriving, they found that the Ford Family servants had also prepared refreshing fruits and snacks for them.
"Is this what it’s like to be in a wealthy family?" Yara, a bit uninhibited from the alcohol, remarked to Evelyn, "I even saw the Ford Family has Filipino servants during the day."
Sitting back in the rocking chair, Evelyn smiled with her eyes closed, "Let’s earn good money, we might live one day too."
Yara’s face bloomed with a smile and she wondered aloud, "I never thought you’d be someone with material desires, Evelyn."
"I am now," Evelyn opened her eyes, her refined features looking even more beautiful under the moonlight, "What’s that saying, even if there’s no love, having money is always good."
Yara was filled with laughter, yet added indignantly, "Hey, what do you mean, no love? Doesn’t my love for you count?"
The two exchanged a glance, sharing a knowing, gentle laugh.
Under the bright moonlit sky, Evelyn suddenly noticed a familiar figure flash by the Ford Family’s gate.
She was momentarily stunned, then sat up straight.
"What’s the matter?" Yara asked, puzzled.
Evelyn stared at that direction for a long time, and finally shook her head, "Nothing."
Just now, was that James?
Meanwhile, James emerged from the shadows of the trees at the Ford Family’s gate and got into the stretch Lincoln where Harrison Grant was seated.
Harrison was leaning back in the seat, resting with his eyes closed.
Upon hearing movement, Harrison didn’t open his eyes, his deep voice rang out, "So, you finally decided to leave?"
James didn’t respond to him, merely instructing the driver to drive away.
Back at the Grant Family’s old residence, Harrison slowly got out of the car and noticed James showing no intention of following, so Harrison scoffed, "I have something to tell you, come inside."
James remained expressionless for a long moment, then finally got out of the car, following Harrison into the old residence.
The old residence was brightly lit, with Jasper Grant standing at the entrance to the main building, apparently having waited for a while. Thɪs chapter is updated by novel_fіre.net
"Dad, big brother, you’re back?" Jasper, not appearing upset about not being taken to the Ford Family’s heir’s birthday memorial by Harrison earlier, still smiled warmly and gracefully, "How was today? Did big brother see Miss Clayton?"