Chapter 303 The Official Meeting
Seeing Alexander in front of her, Elizabeth instinctively looked around.
Sure enough, the people around her had either hidden away, turned mute, or stared wide-eyed.
It was as if the casually leaning Alexander by the car door was the Grim Reaper. Even Julia and Harper were stunned.
After a second, Julia nudged Elizabeth, saying, "Mrs. Windsor, you should go first."
Harper nodded at Elizabeth with a fearful expression.
Elizabeth bit her lip, fidgeting with her fingers as she walked towards Alexander.
"What's wrong? Not happy?" Alexander asked, casually opening the car door.
Alexander supported Elizabeth's arm. She instinctively twisted her waist, shaking off Alexander's arm, and got into the car herself.
She really wasn't used to Alexander picking her up from work so publicly; it was too conspicuous. She just wanted to work here quietly, without causing trouble or being the center of attention.
Even though Elizabeth shook him off, Alexander wasn't angry and naturally got into the car.
Behind them, a group of colleagues from the construction company, either about to come out, or wanted to come out but hadn't yet, were all stunned.
Who was Alexander?
Just yesterday, he had casually dealt with Linda and that celebrity Laura.
And this morning, over twenty small media outlets in Sunwillow City and across the country that specialized in spreading rumors had been shut down.
Yet Elizabeth seemed indifferent to him, even a bit resentful? And Alexander wasn't angry at all?
As the car drove away, people were still gossiping behind them. In the car, Alexander quietly watched Elizabeth, whose face still had a blush from laughing earlier, her entire demeanor relaxed and happy.
Elizabeth looked like a newly employed college student, both excited and reserved.
This reminded Alexander of the videos and photos Robert had sent him: her dining with Julia and Harper, wiping her wrist and face with her dress hem. The image of her lingered in Alexander's mind, making him think she had a playful side.
Alexander suddenly realized that Alice's temperament might not only resemble his. It might also resemble hers.
Perhaps Elizabeth was originally meant to be a carefree, sunny, and lively girl who often made small mistakes and played little tricks.
The car sped along.
Elizabeth was calm and gentle.
Next to her, Alexander, in his suit and tie, exuded the mature aura of a man in power. The two of them sitting in the back seat, even without speaking, made for a beautiful picture.
In the front, Gavin, the driver, unknowingly felt sweet again.
The car soon arrived at Alice's preschool.
As usual, Alexander stayed in the car while Elizabeth got out to pick up Alice. As soon as she stepped out, several young parents surrounded her.
"Ms. Spencer, no, Mrs. Windsor. Thank you for getting us the opportunity to enroll here. My daughter said your daughter Alice is her good friend," said the parent of a child who had been advised to leave a few days ago.
Elizabeth smiled lightly, "It's nothing."
"Thank you so much. Can I treat you to a meal sometime?" the child's mother continued enthusiastically.
Elizabeth couldn't handle this.
She slightly lowered her head, smiling with pursed lips, and when she saw Alice coming out, she took Alice's hand, bidding farewell to the child's mother, and quickly left.
The child's mother sighed behind her, "Mrs. Windsor really is polite."
"Honestly, I realized today that the more status and position someone has, the more peaceful they are. Look at Mrs. Windsor; she really seems gentle. It's those self-important wealthy women who are really arrogant," another woman said pointedly.
Not far away, three usually arrogant socialites stood, not daring to say anything as they saw people talking about them.
At the preschool gate, whether they were wealthy socialites or parents of average means, they all looked enviously at Elizabeth walking away with Alice.
Elizabeth's back was graceful and serene, while Alice, holding her hand, chattered like a little bird.
"Mom, I made a new friend today," Alice said happily to Elizabeth.
Elizabeth felt warm inside.
Although she had endured a hellish ordeal for the past three days.
Fortunately, Alice hadn't been affected at all. She was still so happy and could make friends.
Elizabeth squatted down to look at Alice, asking, "Tell me; what kind of friend?"
"She's a new classmate. She introduced herself, and I also introduced myself. Mom, can I invite my new friend to my birthday party?"
"Of course, no problem!" Elizabeth said with a smile.
Elizabeth and Alice got into the car together.
Seeing Alexander, Alice sweetly said, "Dad, you look so handsome today."
Alexander smiled lightly, "Your words are so sweet."
"No, Dad, you're different today. You used to always have a stern face, like I owed you money. But everyone knows you owe me child support, not the other way around. So I don't know why you always had a stern face, which wasn't handsome at all. But today, you're very handsome," even Alice noticed Alexander's change.
Alexander was silent. Had he changed?
For a moment, Alexander couldn't quite understand Elizabeth.
Judging by her dining with two colleagues and her cheerful demeanor after work, she seemed to like making friends. But seeing her dodging at Alice's preschool gate, he felt she had social phobia.
During dinner, Alexander specifically asked Elizabeth, "Don't like socializing?"
Elizabeth nodded. "Not fond of fake socializing."
"There's a social event you must attend," Alexander suddenly said.
Elizabeth nodded without thinking. "Okay."
Alexander was puzzled, asking, "You're not afraid?"
Elizabeth shook her head, replying, "Not afraid."
What's there to be afraid of? She had already faced such a scene yesterday. Some things couldn't be avoided even if you were scared, so it was better to face them calmly.
After taking a few bites, she looked up and asked, "What kind of social event? Is it complicated?"
Alexander replied, "The official debut of the future mistress of the Windsor Family."
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