A trace of surprise crossed Jordan’s eyes. “Too? Who else is here?”
Elspeth had no reason to hide from him. “My grandfather asked me to pick up someone; he said it is his friend’s grandson.”
Jordan snorted with laughter. “Could that be me?”
Elspeth froze; she really did not expect Jordan Carr, the man that was currently in front of her, to be the person she was going to pick up.
“What else did your grandfather say?”
Seeing that she was in a daze, Jordan stretched out his hand and waved it in front of her. “What are you thinking about?”
Elspeth jerked back to her senses. Looking at Jordan who was standing extra close to her, she couldn’t help but take a step back. “Well, he told me to bring you safely to the Joneson Residence.”
Jordan raised his eyebrows. “Then why don’t we go now?”
Elspeth spread her hands with an innocent face. “I don’t know how to drive. Mr. Carr, will you call a cab?”
Jordan was speechless. “It’s okay, I can drive.”
Elspeth kept her innocent look on and said, “I don’t have a car.”
Jordan gritted his teeth. “I do.”
“I’m particular about cars. I’m not used to sitting in other people’s cars.”
Jordan sort of understood what she meant. “So, you want to say that you don’t want to go back with me, right?”
Elspeth smiled and nodded. “Mr. Carr, you’re really smart.”
“Why not? Will I eat you?”
Elspeth shook her head. “We’re not related. Not to mention, I have a boyfriend now, so naturally, I have to stay away from other men.”
Although Callum was not present, she also wanted to abide by such rules.
“Miss Elspeth, you’re a really loyal and dedicated woman. I like you more now. What should I do?”
Jordan’s words caused Elspeth to recoil. “Mr. Carr, if you really think so, then I have to avoid you.”
Jordan withdrew the smile on his face. “Of course, I’m just teasing you.”
Elspeth looked at him. Although he was teasing her, there was not the slightest romantic interest in his eyes, so she relaxed. “Then let’s go, I will send you back.”
Elspeth and Jordan got into the car. This car was a gift from Michael, but she had only driven it a few times. It was pink and tiny, which made Elspeth feel inexplicably self-conscious. She was used to driving race cars, so she was not used to driving this kind of cute and tiny pink sports car.
Elspeth took Jordan back to the Joneson Residence. On the way, Jordan was especially chatty.
“Elspeth, who do you think called me to come back here this time?”
Elspeth ignored him.
“It’s your grandfather.”
Elspeth still did not speak as she turned a corner.
“Aren’t you curious about what your grandfather asked me to come here for?”
Elspeth drove intently, then picked up a bottle of water from the side and took a sip.
“He said he wants me to marry into the family.”
Splat!
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