Chapter 291


    Alex’s words had barbs in them and Candice pursed her lips, not responding.


    The items Alex’s grandfather had given her were all worth at least five figures, even if they were


    just small trinkets. There was a bracelet among them, and Candice didn’t know if Alex still


    remembered it.


    That was the year when the old man’s health had taken a sudden turn for the worse, and Alex had


    taken Candice along with him. The old man had taken out a bracelet in front of Alex and given it to


    Candice, saying it had been left by Alex’s grandmother for her future granddaughter–inw.


    He had been afraid that he would not live to see them get married, so he had given it to Candice. She


    had been a bit hesitant to ept it, but Alex had epted it on her behalf.


    Candice had always looked after the bracelet, and this time, while organizing her things, she had


    remembered to take it out to return it to the old man. Since she was not the Elysian family’s


    granddaughter–inw, it was not appropriate for her to keep the bracelet.


    Holding the box, Candice did not want to argue with Alex over this issue again. Originally she had just


    been worried about hurting the old man’s feelings. But keeping these things in her possession made


    her feel uneasy.


    “I will find a chance to return it to him myself,” she said softly.


    Alex snorted. There was no expression in his dark, deep eyes, and his jaw was tense.


    At the moment Alex’s grandfather was staying at the Elysian manor. Knowing that Candice and Helen’s


    rtionship was not good, he had suggested meeting Candice at a private restaurant.


    When they arrived, he was already waiting for them. Seeing Alex and Candice, he waved kindly.


    “Candy,e over and take a seat.”


    Candice hesitated for a moment but went over obediently. “Grandpa, are you feeling well?”


    The old man took a gift bag from the caregiver beside him and handed it to Candice. His hair was gray


    and he smiled at her. “Look at the little gift Grandpa brought for you. When I saw this. I immediately


    thought of you.”


    Candice opened up the jewelry box inside the bag. It contained a set of exquisite emerald jewelry with


    excellent color and rity. Candice hesitated. “This is too precious.”


    “What’s too precious? It’s a gift for you. No matter how precious, I’m willing to give it to you.” Old Mr.


    Elysian turned and looked up at Alex beside him and said with displeasure, “If it’s for him, I


    won’t be willing.”


    Ignoring the old man’s words, Candice pushed the bag back, saying firmly, “Grandpa, this is really


    too precious. I can’t ept it.”


    The smile on the old man’s face faded, and he sighed. Then, he red at Alex. “It’s all because of you,


    this damn guy. Now Candy and I aren’t close anymore.”


    Alex remained expressionless, his voice cold as he said, “What does it have to do with me?”


    The old man’s eyebrows twitched, as if he wanted to scold him, but he held back.


    Faced with the old man, Candice had to be a bit gentler. “As long as your body is healthy, the rest


    doesn’t matter,” she said gently.


    She felt Alex


    Alex nce at her. The look was subtle, but probably not with good intentions. Candice pretended not


    to notice.


    The old man’s gaze swept back and forth between Candice and Alex, and suddenly he sighed


    heavily.


    Candice frowned. “What’s wrong?”


    “Nothing. I just feel a bit regretful.” The old man waved his hand, looking at Candice with affection. “It’s


    just that my troublesome grandson is not fortunate enough.”


    The old man had been steering the conversation towards Candice and Alex the whole time. Candice’s


    eyes darkened slightly, and she pursed her lips without speaking.


    Her and Alex. There actually wasn’t much to say. She didn’t want to have to exin the issue to


    others in detail.


    A phone rang, interrupting the old man, who seemed eager to continue speaking. He looked at Alex in


    displeasure, who lowered his gaze to his phone. Almost without hesitation, Alex rejected


    the call.


    However, within three seconds, the phone rang again, and Alex answered without much emotion.”


    What’s the matter?”


    Sonia held her phone, concealed in a corner of the restaurant. Her expression was unpleasant.


    Lex, where are you now?”


    “I’m out.”


    “With… anyone?”


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    Alex responded indifferently. “Busy with something. If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up.”


    Sonia felt as if her throat was being squeezed, overwhelmed by her resentment. “Can youe and


    be with me now?” she asked hoarsely. “I think I caught a cold, and I feel really ufortable.”


    Alex remained silent.


    Sonia said a few words hastily and then hung up. She looked across at Xavier, who was sitting


    opposite her. “He really lied to me,” she whined.


    A trace of pity shed across Xavier’s face. “I should have known better than to bring you here for


    dinner. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have seen all this. It’s my fault.”


    Sonia shook her head. She peeked through a disy of nts, coincidentally able to see Candice and


    Alex sitting together. There was also an old man sitting across from them, to whom Alex


    seemed very respectful.


    Originally, she had nned to have dinner with Xavier today, but halfway through, he had


    suddenly started making excuses and behaving evasively, saying they should change the venue.


    Only after repeated questioning did she find out that Xavier had seen Candice and Alex.


    “Who called?” The old man’s tone lost its previous kindness as he stared at Alex.


    Alex responded tly. “No one.”


    The old man snorted. “Don’t think I don’t know anything.”


    Candice sat by the side as she listened to the old man’s words. In the private room with only four


    people, it was very quiet. She had been able to just hear Alex’s tone during the phone call, and she


    knew it had been Sonia. She stood up. “Grandpa, please excuse me, I’m going to the bathroom.”


    The old man nodded, happily watching her leave. But as soon as he turned his gaze back to Alex, his


    expression turned cold. He frowned and spoke softly. “Lex, your mother told me that you have a new


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    girlfriend at thepany. Let me tell you, not only does your mother disagree, but I also disagree. With


    no abilities, no background and she’s ignorant, what’s the use of keeping her


    around?”


    Alex raised an eyebrow. “And what background does Candice have?”


    The old man’s once cloudy eyes slowly brightened. He snorted, “I never agreed with your parents”


    marriage because your father’s thoughts were dishonorable. He always wanted to rely on other families


    to make the Elysian family more splendid. However, the Sui family was too formidable.


    and your father couldn’t control them at all.


    “Lex, I’ve told you before, when choosing a wife, you must consider your own value. Moreover, your


    must be able to handle and control her, manage her value and abilities.” The old man’s voice was low,


    but each word he spoke was clear. It waspletely different from the amiable and friendly tone he


    had with Candice just a moment ago. Now, he sounded more like a shrewd businessman.


    Alex’s brow twitched. His hand, which still held the phone, slowly tightened, and he chuckled after


    calming down. His tone was casual. “Grandpa, do you really think that Candice’s abilities surpass mine


    in your eyes?” He sneered. “Aren’t you overestimating her a bit too much?”


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