Albert looked at her with a loving smile and answered patiently, “He’s on the way. He should have arrived in Jacksonville.”


    Eloise couldn’t help smiling and bounced up joyfully.


    Then she went to help others, trying to impress the Russell elders.


    The warm sunlight fell on the outdoor swimming pool, shimmering on the water.


    A girl in a blue dress was half-lying in a deck chair. Holding her phone in hand, she picked up the ss of milk served by a maid.


    After sipping it, she dialed Finnley’s number.


    “Hello, Finnley? Where are you now?”


    While she spoke, her gaze fell on the girl opposite the swimming pool, who was busy sorting out the procedure of the banquet.


    “I’ll arrive in half an hour,” Finnley answered calmly but didn’t sound expectant.This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org.


    ire asked, “Did you bring home a girlfriend?”


    “Nope.”


    “Why not?” ire became anxious, widening her eyes. “It’s such an excellent opportunity. Why didn’t you bring her home? Did you lie to me like others said? You don’t have a girlfriend, do you?”


    “Who told you so?” Finnley captured the key points.


    “The elders from the Calder family. They said if you didn’te home with a girlfriend, it meant you were still single and avable. You made an excuse to reject Eloise.”


    “How childish!” Finnley snorted in disdain. “Do you believe them?”


    “Of course not.” With a bright smile, ire added, “They are all opinionated and never know what’s in our youngsters’ minds. Finnley, why didn’t you take her home?”


    “She has something more important to do,” Finnley answered seriously.


    Pouting, ire said in disappointment, “I’m expecting to see her for a long time. I believe she must be outstanding as she’s won your heart.”


    “You’ll have chances in the future,” said Finnley, “Or you cane to Arkpool City.”


    “Wonderful!” Seeing Eloise walking towards her, ire hurriedly said, “Finnley, the Calders arrived at our house early this morning. They all consider they are part of our family.”


    “I see,” Finnley replied indifferently. “What did Grandpa react?”


    “Grandpa is super delighted today. Pierre Calder is chitchatting with him all the time. He gave Grandpa two ten-thousand-year ginseng to please Grandpa.” Finnley could tell ire wasining.


    Suddenly, Eloise’s sweet, soft voice sounded. “Hey, ire. It turns out you are here. I’ve been looking for you.”


    Finnley overheard her voice.


    ire said on the phone, “I gotta go. Be careful when driving.”


    “OK.”


    Eloise sat next to ire and asked, “Are you calling your older brother? Where is he now?”


    “He’s on the way after giving his girlfriend a ride.” ire smiled at her. “Don’t worry. He’lle back home soon.”


    ‘His girlfriend?’


    The words poked Eloise’s raw nerves.


    ire added, “Finnley dotes on his girlfriend so much. She didn’t want him to give her a ride, but he insisted. I guess my brother won’t stay home overnight.”


    Eloise’s expression changed slightly. “Where is Mya Saunders going?”


    ire turned to look at her, feeling slightly shocked. “You even know her name. You’ve met her in person, right?”


    Then she added, “ording to your own judgment, is that girl an excuse to reject you?”


    Eloise couldn’t utter a word to reply. A momentter, she exined, “ire, I’m Finnley’s fiancee. No matter if Mya Saunders is just an excuse, she wants to steal Finnley from me. It’s hical. They won’t be blessed.”


    “Who told you so?” ire withdrew her gaze and sipped the milk leisurely. “If my brother marries a girl he doesn’t love, this kind of marriage will not be blessed.”