Chapter 787
In the car.
Lillian and Shirley were sitting in the back seat, with a large teddy bear next to Lillian.
Shirley had just asked Lillian and found out that the bear was also a gift from Jackson, which made Shirley even more worried.
It's not the bad guys you fear, but the bad guys pretending to be sincere.
With Jackson's tricks to woo girls, how could Lillian resist?
"Lillian, are you and Jackson..."
Shirley hesitated, and Lillian looked at her, raised her hand, and pinched Shirley's cheek.
"Don't worry, I'm not that easily fooled by him again."
She and Jackson hadn't progressed that far yet.
She had only agreed to give Jackson another chance, and they were still far from being together.
If Jackson could make her happy now, she would let him pursue her.
If Jackson ever made her unhappy or caused bad feelings, she would say goodbye to him.
She now had her family, the entire Kelly family as her support, so the cost of making mistakes was very low, and she wasn't afraid at all.
Moreover, just thinking about accepting Jackson's pursuit and how it might infuriate Star made Lillian feel it was worth a try.
"Really? Jackson seems like a completely different person now. Lillian, don't let him fool you!"
Lillian nodded, and just as Shirley was about to say more, Jackson's tall and upright figure stepped out of the villa and quickly approached the car.
Shirley tried to stay calm and quieted down.
Jackson walked to the car but didn't go to the driver's seat. Instead, he opened the door next to Lillian.
Jackson lazily draped his long arm over the car window, bent down, and said to Lillian. "Lillian, it's too cramped back here. Why don't you sit in the front seat?"
The large bear took up a lot of space, but Lillian and Shirley were both slender girls, so they could still fit.
Jackson's intentions were so obvious, did he think Shirley was invisible?
Shirley thought, immediately linking her arm with Lillian's, but before she could speak, Jackson added, "Shirley fell from the third floor into the pool, so she might be uncomfortable. You should sit in the front and let her rest in the back."
It was the first time Shirley heard Jackson call her so kindly, and she shivered all over.
Before she could react, Lillian was convinced by Jackson.
"Right, Shirley, you should lie down and rest in the back. If you feel uncomfortable, let me know," Lillian said.
Although the doctor said Shirley was fine, it was better to be cautious.
So, before Shirley could react, Lillian was out of the car.
Shirley watched as Jackson carefully helped Lillian into the front seat.
She also saw Jackson thoughtfully lean in to buckle Lillian's seatbelt, and then he even gave Lillian a gentle smile, causing Lillian's ears to turn a suspicious shade of pink.
Shirley was shocked.
Too scary!
Too insidious!
Shirley thought she had to stay vigilant and be ready to remind Lillian at any time.
However, ten minutes later...
"There will be many famous directors, producers, and actors from the entertainment industry at this banquet. Shirley, you can accompany Lillian."
In the driver's seat, Jackson handed an invitation to Shirley.
The invitation was for Pax's birthday banquet at the Green family's estate in three days. Shirley wanted to refuse, but...
The Green family's banquet was a high-profile event and a great opportunity to network.
Damn, she was reluctant to refuse.
Seeing Shirley hesitate, Jackson added, "Lillian has been away from Miracalia for so long, and some people might have unfounded speculations and gossip. Bianca and Star will also be there that day, and I can't always be by Lillian's side, so I'm asking you to stay with her and protect her."
When Shirley heard that Star and Bianca would be there, she immediately took the invitation from Jackson.
"Then I'll reluctantly accept." After saying that, Shirley felt a bit shameless and hesitated before raising the invitation and saying.
"Thank you, and thanks for your help today."
Jackson nodded slightly and said calmly, "If Gray bothers you again, you can have Lillian contact me."
Shirley bit her tongue to remind herself to stay clear-headed.
'Shirley, how can you be bought off by such small favors? But why does Jackson seem so sincere? Oh no, I must still be drunk.'
Shirley felt she couldn't hold on any longer, so she closed her eyes and refused to communicate.
Jackson dropped Shirley off at her home before taking Lillian back to Mystic Meadows.
At this time of year in Miracalia, night fell early, and with the weather changing in the evening, the sky was overcast.
When the car stopped in front of Mystic Meadows, the courtyard lights were already on.
Lillian got out of the car, and Jackson, who had gotten out earlier, opened a large black umbrella to shield her from the fine rain.
Under the shadow of the umbrella, he looked down and said softly, "It's raining. Let's leave the teddy bear in my car for now so it doesn't get wet or dirty. I'll bring it to you another day."
Lillian found it amusing. Did he think this excuse to meet again was clever?
But perhaps it was Jackson's deep eyes under the dim light that were too captivating, so Lillian didn't expose him.
She nodded, "Alright, I'll go in now."
She raised her hand, intending to take the umbrella.
Jackson was reluctant to let go, and as they both held the umbrella handle, footsteps approached from a distance.
"Lillian, why aren't you coming inside? Don't get wet."
A clear and pleasant voice came with the wind. It was Ambrose, who had heard the commotion outside and came with an umbrella.
Ambrose, also tall and long-legged, quickly reached Lillian's side and raised his umbrella, nodding slightly at Jackson. "Thank you, Mr. Frane, for taking the trouble to bring Lillian back."
Jackson's good mood soured when he saw Ambrose coming out of the villa.
The thought of Lillian living under the same roof with Ambrose, just like she used to with him, made Jackson feel like a needle was pricking his heart.
Especially since Ambrose's tone had a hint of a host's authority.
Too provocative.
Jackson tightened his grip on the umbrella handle, his large hand subtly moving down to cover Lillian's small hand, and said to Ambrose, "Mr. Kelly, if you really appreciate it, why not invite me in for a meal? I haven't had lunch and have been busy with Lillian all day. I'm really starving."
Seeing Ambrose's smile fade slightly, Jackson raised an eyebrow and added. "Mr. Kelly, you wouldn't just say thank you without meaning it, would you? Not even willing to let me have a meal?"
Ambrose was helpless.
With such a well-reasoned excuse to mooch a meal, what could he say in front of Lillian?
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