Chapter 283 His Uncle Appeared


    At the same time, Elliot''s hand, which was ced on Anastasia’s back, moved to Anastasia’s shoulder and he softly whispered in


    her ear, “Take good care of them on my behalf, Anastasia.”


    Her face immediately flushed red. His words had another meaning: he did not see her as a guest but as a member of his family.


    “Mr. Presgrave, you look handsome tonight!” Jared praised him.


    “The same goes for you.” Elliot leaned down and rubbed Jared’s head with his big palm. “I''ll y with youter.”


    “Okay!” Jared nodded considerately.


    Then, Elliot moved to the other tables. Anastasia only looked at him when he left and she noticed Rey was actually following


    Elliot around. Though Elliot had Rey with him, it was clear that he was the only pir of the Presgrave Family. Thinking of this,


    she suddenly sensed his loneliness in the midst of the bustling atmosphere.


    Her heart ached for him when she realized he was the only one supporting the Presgrave Group. Outsiders only saw his


    morous side, but who could understand how much effort he had exercised and how lonely he was?


    Even the food tasted bitter to her now. When she looked at him again, she noticed that he was still dominant despite being alone,


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    Meanwhile, Elliot had arrived at Hayley’s table. Since everyone at this table was the Presgrave Family’s younger generation, he


    toasted them patronizingly and left after a few unimportant greetings. Hayley didn’t even get a chance to brag about how close


    she was to him.


    “Hayley, since you''re so close to the Presgrave Family, are you familiar with Elliot then?” Erica asked curiously.


    “Everything | have now was given by him. What do you think?” Hayley boastfully answered.


    “What? Are you that close to him? Then...” Erica was tongue-tied upon hearing that as envy and jealousy began to fill her heart.


    “I''ll tell you more about itter.” Hayley did not want to exin further at the dining table, but Erica remained shocked and


    envious of Hayley’s words. What is she keeping from me? Is she hiding something?


    Hayley wasn’t afraid of telling Erica about her rtionship with Elliot too since Erica would never have the chance to be in


    contact with Elliot. Besides, Erica was a simpleton; Hayley could easilye up with something to fool her.


    All of the guests had finished their dinner by 8.00PM and it was time to head to the birthday celebration hall to extend their


    birthday greetings. Nigel came over to take Jared away and Anastasia followed Francis out of the dining hall.


    The birthday celebration hall already had lively music ying with lights shing while all the guests were talking cheerfully.


    Overall, it was a joyous scene. The elders, who were close rtives of the Presgrave Family, were the first to wish Harriet. While


    they were doing so, Anastasia had the sudden urge to take a walk outside to relieve her mind.


    “Dad, you all should head over first. I''ll be thereter.”


    Then, Anastasia chose a less busy road and walked down it. That night, the sky was breathtaking. After being used to the hustle


    and bustle of the city, it felt great to be there in this vast and spacious vi for a while.


    The hustling sound behind her gradually faded. She was surprised to see a firefly by theke after only a few minutes of walking.


    She hadn''t seen one in more than ten years, so she couldn''t help but follow it.


    As she approached another vi nearby, she heard a man’s voice that sounded familiar to her as he asked someone coldly,


    “Why are you here? Get out.”


    Hearing that, Anastasia halted her steps. Is this Elliot? He’s here?


    She panicked at this moment and subconsciously hid under the window. Outside the opened window, the sound inside the vi


    could be clearly heard.


    “My dear nephew, do you no longer recognize me as your uncle?” This was a middle-aged man’s voice.


    “I''m not going to let you ruin my grandmother’s birthday party. Get out right now.” Elliot''s voice reflected both his warning and his


    rage.


    “Your grandma is my stepmother as well, and hence, | should show my respect to her. Don’t stop me from doing so, will you?”


    The man’s voice sounded as if he was pleading with Elliot.


    However, Elliot remained extremely hostile toward the man. “You''re not even qualified to see her. The Presgrave Family has no


    room for you either. Don’t me me for being ruthless if you insist.”