Chapter 458
The guy dropped his head, his eyes landing on Elizabeth's face.
Elizabeth turned away, watching as he hesitated before finally leaving.
She shrugged his hand off her shoulder and said calmly, "Thanks, Mr. Tudor."
"No big deal," Alexander mumbled.
Elizabeth looked down, ready to go. Just then, Alexander called out, "Elizabeth."
"Yeah?" She looked up, way too calm.
"What were you trying to say last night on the bench?" Alexander had been mulling it over since he got back but couldn't figure it out.
Elizabeth pressed her lips together, her eyes getting serious. "Too many people here; it's not the right place." Plus, it wasn't something she could explain quickly.
"Is it important?" Alexander asked.
Elizabeth let out a quiet laugh. "To me, yeah." She'd almost lost her life over it.
But to him...
"I don't know if it matters to you." She forced a smile.
If Alexander thought it was important too, she'd be thrilled.
But if he didn't, she'd feel like she'd fallen for the wrong guy.
All the crap she'd been through was her own fault.
"So?" Alexander was really curious now.
Elizabeth frowned.
The ship's breeze gently blew over them.
The dim light hit Elizabeth's face, and she opened her mouth to speak.
Alexander watched her, waiting.
Elizabeth clenched her fist. She didn't know how long they'd be here. Might as well spill it.
"Alright. Let me ask you, do you remember when you were kidnapped..." Elizabeth started but got cut off.
Esme butted in, "Elizabeth, Alexander, what are you two talking about?"
Elizabeth turned to see Esme walking over and grabbing Alexander's arm.
Alexander kept staring at Elizabeth, frowning.
What about when he was kidnapped?
"Are you guys hiding out here?" Kieran showed up behind them.
He was holding a glass of wine and handed it to Alexander. "Alexander, someone’s looking for you downstairs!"
"Elizabeth and I need to talk. You guys go ahead, I'll be right there," Esme said to them.
Ivan leaned against a nearby pillar and lazily called out, "The party downstairs can't start without you. Better hurry."
Esme eyed Elizabeth while Elizabeth looked down and took a sip of red wine.
Alexander frowned.
Elizabeth had mentioned his kidnapping, so it seemed pretty important.
Alexander nodded. "Alright."
"Alexander, you go ahead. I'll chat with Elizabeth for a bit," Esme said.
Alexander gave Esme a long look.
Esme smiled sweetly. "Don't worry. I'll get along just fine with Elizabeth."
"I'm here," Kieran gave Alexander a look.
Kieran knew what Alexander was worried about.
Esme used to always pull some tricks and then badmouth Elizabeth. He knew all about it.
But back then, Alexander let Esme get away with it, and as a friend, Kieran didn't want to step in too much.
Esme noticed the distrust in Alexander's eyes and felt upset.
From Alexander's initial indulgence to now questioning her, wasn't that enough to make Esme sad?
More people gathered on the deck.
Seeing Kieran and Ivan nearby, Esme pointed to a chair and asked Elizabeth, "Wanna sit?"
