Liam subconsciously stepped on the brake pedal when he saw Emily in Manson’s car. The car stopped with a squeak. Manson’s driver quickly stopped the car, too, before he got down and went to greet Eldest Young Master Jackson. Liam promptly walked to the back of Manson’s car and knocked on the window.
Manson wound down the window and asked impatiently, “What’s the matter?”
“Second Young Master.” Liam greeted him and turned to Emily immediately. “Young Madam… Miss Emily, why are you…”
He looked at Manson again, his face puzzled. Why was Emily in the second young master’s car? Did the second young master attack her? Emily knew what was in his mind. After all, Manson had been insufferable to her in the past. She had not wanted to get into Manson’s car that night. If it were the old Manson, she would be too insecure about being so close to him. She gave in because of Sarah. Plus, she also needed a ride to leave the mansion.
“It’s okay. Eldest Madam invited me to dinner. The second young master is just sending me home.” Emily explained.
The other car’s window wound down too. Hunter’s face appeared, and his cold eyes looked at her as if other people were invincible. Emily pulled herself up straight and met his gaze with indifference. The Eldest Young Master Jackson that she saw that night was no longer the same person she had known from before. He had become much colder and unapproachable, and she also noticed Wendy’s presence in the car. Hunter’s slender fingers tapped on the car door.
Liam went back to him immediately and then returned after two seconds. He looked at Manson said, “Second Young Master, Eldest Young Master would like to invite you to WongRiver Pavilion for a cup of tea.”
“Sorry, tell Eldest Brother that I have something important to do. I’ll send Emily home first.”
Manson knew what was Hunter’s mind. He also thought it was not wise to have any conflict with his eldest brother. However, since Hunter already had Wendy, he might not fight over Emily with Manson.
Manson looked at Liam. “Go on and tell Eldest Brother that I will see him later.”
“Sorry, Second Young Master, Eldest Young Master has some important matters to discuss with you. Please head over there now.”
“I told you that I have important things to do.” Manson was a little agitated.
His brother had always used his position as the eldest young Master Jackson to subdue him. Manson had always felt inferior and afraid, but it was no longer the case. Why would he be frightened? He had nothing to lose. Hunter already had control over Jackson Corporation. He had lost all hope, and so he would not mind losing his position as the general manager at Jackson Corporation! Once he was no longer obsessed with those things, Manson felt a sudden relief of a burden. He could even live a carefree life if he wanted to do that.
Manson looked at the driver and ordered, “Let’s go.”
“Yes, Second Young Master.”
The driver started the car and drove away, right before Liam and Hunter.
“Eldest Young Master, Second Young Master said that… he wants to send Miss Emily back to school.”
Liam watched as the car left. Sweat beaded on his forehead; he was afraid that the eldest young master would vent his anger on himself. Although the second young master was usually quite cynical, he also had respect for the eldest young master. Why did it look like Manson was no longer afraid of the eldest young master since he took over as the CEO of Jackson Corporation? Was he not scared of losing his general manager post?
Hunter did not say anything, but he also did not order him to continue to drive, either. Liam was very confused!
As for Wendy, she was angry to see Manson and Emily together! Was he still mad at her? Did he look for Emily to tick her off because she got together with Eldest Young Master Jackson? Why was he so naive? She was angry at his behavior, but what could she do? Manson might not be as good a catch as Eldest Young Master Jackson, but he was also a young master from the Jackson family, a precious young master! How could he hang out with a cheapskate and ugly woman like Emily?
She would have to offer the second young master some other benefits. Even though she already had Eldest Young Master Jackson, she could stand to see other outstanding men land their eyes on some other women. Even if they did that out to make her jealous, she would never allow it, either! Wendy pursed her lower lip and lifted her head. She saw Liam was still outside the car. As for Eldest Young Master Jackson, he remained in his posture with his hand on the window. However, he looked as though he was in deep thoughts.
“Hunter, shall we go back?” She said that to Hunter, but it was a reminder for Liam.
Everyone else had left, so why were they still there?
Liam looked at Hunter. “Eldest Young Master…”
Hunter looked down and lit a cigarette. On second thought, Liam immediately took out his phone to send a text message. After that, he returned to the car, started the engine, and drove into the WongRiver Pavilion’s garage.
Hunter got out of the car and walked straight into the hall. He took long strides, so when Emily finally got out of the car, he was already far away. Wendy stomped her feet in anger because she could not catch up with him. How dare Hunter not wait for her! Did he not know she was in heels and so she could not walk as fast as him?
Liam walked beside her and said, “Miss Gale, please.”
Wendy glared at him. When would he address her as Young Madam? He used to greet that ugly duckling, Emily, as Young Madam in the past!
“Who did you send the message to?”
Wendy noticed it, but she did not ask while Hunter was with them.
“Sorry, Miss Gale, that is my personal matter. I do not have to report it to you,” Liam said coldly.
Even if it was a business matter, there was still no need for him to report it to her. After all, she was not his boss! Wendy knew that Liam did not like her. He did not have any respect for her, either. She wondered what she had done to tick him off.
“Liam, watch that attitude!” she said in a displeased tone.
Liam was perplexed. “Miss Gale, how is my attitude a problem for you?”
Was it necessary to report his personal life to her?
“Don’t you know that Hunter had promised Grandmother to take care of me forever?”
Wendy was not afraid to state things clearer so that the man would not be rude to her.
However, Liam gave her an odd look. “And?”
“And?” Wendy’s face sank as she stared at him! “Are you doing it on purpose?”
Liam shrugged. He did not know why she would think that about him. Wendy could not wait to kick him!
She said, “I will tell you again. Hunter had promised Grandmother that he would take care of me for as long as he lives!
“That means, I will be the mistress of WongRiver Pavilion eventually! I hope you will be more respectful of me!”
Liam felt that as if they did not have the same understanding of the matter.
“How does Eldest Young Master’s promise to take care of you relate to the position as the lady of the house?”
“Liam!” He had definitely done that on purpose! That was intentional!
Liam coughed softly and pulled a serious face, but he did not mean that as a joke
“Miss Gale, I hope you can understand the difference between the eldest young master’s promise to take care of you and you becoming the lady of the house.”
“You…”
“At least, before the eldest young master agrees to marry you, please… don’t make a joke of yourself?”