‘Then marry me.’ Second Young Master Sharp said that as though it was a discussion about what they would have for dinner. It was so plain and ordinary that there was no fluctuation of emotions.
His hand, however, grasped Elena’s slim waist firmly. His strength made Elena frown. It also made her realize that Second Young Master Sharp felt nervous too.
Was it really okay to marry him? She was a little confused, “I… I’m not old enough…”
“We can get engaged first.”
“Why, the… rush?” Even if he really wanted to, would it not be better for them to be in a relationship first?
That would give them both a chance to understand each other if they were an unsuitable match for their future.
“I like to be decisive. I’m not going to like someone else now that I have you in my mind.”
There was sweat on Second Young Master Sharp’s forehead. “If you don’t want to go back to Big Brother, isn’t this the best way to sever your ties with him?”
He admitted that he was a bit selfish, but would anyone in his position not be selfish with what had happened?
“Why are you upset?” Elena finally saw the difference with Second Young Master Sharp when compared with his usual self.
Henry pursed his lips and massaged her waist with his palms. After some time, he murmured in a low voice, “Actually, I don’t know why I was nervous, maybe it’s because you still care…”
He realized that it was not a good topic for them, so he exhaled and said, “Anyway, nothing will change now that I have my eyes on you, unless you don’t want me anymore.”
“You’re the second young master in the Sharp family. Who wouldn’t want you?” She lowered her gaze.
“I’m merely the Sharp family’s second young master, I’m not a god. Who knows…”
Suddenly, Henry’s eyes lit up, and he hugged her tightly, “You mean, that’s a yes?”
Elena bit her lip; she was anxious and uneasy. If she were with Henry, then she could get a clean break from her relationship with Michael. The tragedy from her past life would not be repeated. Was that not the best option for everyone?
It had nothing to do with love, but Henry was well-suited for her, and she could make him happy too.
Elena squeezed his hand and was about to say something, but Henry’s phone suddenly blared into life. The man’s eyebrow furrowed; he did not want to answer the phone.
However, no average person would know his private number and anyone who knew it would not call for no apparent reason. Plus, the girl had yet to give him a positive response…
Elena was relieved when she heard the ringtone. She immediately picked up the phone on the desk and stuffed it into his hand. “A call, answer it quickly!”
That woman! Was it that difficult to answer a question? Henry looked at the phone, and his face lit up without any explanation. His excitement had calmed significantly.
He answered the call. “Third Brother, what’s the matter?”
After more than ten seconds, Henry hung up and looked at Elena as if he had something to tell her.
Elena frowned. “What’s wrong? You had to head out?”
Henry nodded, and Elena immediately got off his lap. “Go ahead. Don’t worry about me, I’ll go to bed first.”
After a slight hesitation, Henry suddenly pulled her back. “Are you brave enough… to meet him?”
“What?” Elena froze for a moment and immediately understood who Henry meant.
Her slender body tensed.
Henry let go of the arm around her waist and smiled. “It’s okay. If you’re hesitant to face him, then we’ll talk about it some other time.”
“No!” Elena grabbed his hand as if she had decided what she wanted to do.
She took a deep breath, but her breathing was labored. She had made a decision, so she should not look back. “I’m brave enough!”
She understood what he meant. If she was really determined to be with him, then there were some people and things she would have to face. After all, he was Henry’s sworn brother. She did not want him to lose the most important brothers in his life just because of her issues.
“I’ll come with you.” Her voice was soft but firm.
Henry hugged her and kissed her gently on the forehead.
“It’s the same as Layla and your other friends, and how they wanted me to treat you. If any of us found the right person, we’ll bring her to meet everyone too.”
Henry’s words cast a light haziness over Elena’s heart. It turned out that men had similar rules too. Michael, however, had never brought her to see his sworn brothers. She did not even know he had such good brothers. Henry, on the other hand, was willing to share everything with her. She nodded gently and said nothing more.
Henry once again picked up his cell phone and dialed the number that just called him. “Tonight, it’s on me.”
…
When his second brother said he wanted to bring a loved one to meet them, Monty specifically told the waiter to prepare a bunch of mild drinks and fruit wines.
“It’s only been a month since we last met, and Second Brother already has a loved one. It’s amazing news!” Monty still did not know who his second brother’s loved one was.
He looked at Michael and smiled. “What about you, Big Brother? When will you bring your little woman to meet us? If you bring her now, there’s no need to be worried about her having no company, right?”
It was a well-known fact that his big brother cared about his woman. However, no one actually knew how deeply he really cared for her.
Since he had not brought her to meet them, then he probably had not cared enough to do that. Otherwise, he would have brought her to meet them like Henry and treat them to a meal!
Michael did not speak, but the aura from his body was cold and stiff. With a snap, the goblet shattered in his hands. Monty immediately felt a chill down his spine.
Johnny replaced a new glass for him, but he did not clink his glasses with him even after he filled it with wine. Johnny held his own glass and drank the wine by himself.
Monty failed to understand what had happened. What was up with those two guys?
“Fourth Brother, you went to Aryastan with Big Brother. Why do you seem quieter after you’re back?”
Monty did not dare to bring up the thorn in Michael’s flesh. He leaned toward Johnny and asked in a low voice, “Did something bad happen in Aryastan?”
Johnny groaned but remained mum.
Monty felt bored. The two guys had never been the most talkative people in the room. When they heard that Henry was to bring a ‘loved one’ to meet them, they slumped into an even more miserable state.
Something was not right. They had not said a word when they heard that Henry was bringing someone with him.
Monty had to talk to himself the entire time. He was the Harris family’s Third Young Master, and wherever he went, everyone would try their best to win his favor. However, his brothers had ignored him like an idiot. His heart of glass nearly shattered into pieces.
He also wanted to show coldness and indifference, so when they did not speak to him, he ignored them too. He decided to do that then! However, barely two minutes into his decision, Third Young Master Harris could not stand the loneliness. Once again, he was the first to speak. “Big Brother, Fourth Brother, do you know about Second Brother’s girlfriend? Have you seen her?”
They ignored him again, but the temperature in the room seemed to have dropped dramatically.
Monty even cringed when he felt Michael’s cold energy. “What’s going on? You’re acting like Second Brother had snatched your woman away or something!”
That coldness was hard to bear, even for Monty. How could that little girl not be scared to death when she arrived later?