CHAPTER 123: CHAPTER 123: WHEN IS THE ENGAGEMENT?

"Annelise, that’s great, I really hope you can become my sister-in-law!"

Sylvia raised an eyebrow, glanced at Lucas Lowell, and gave him a thumbs-up.

"Brother, Annelise is my best friend, you must treat her well!"

Sylvia was in a very good mood; as long as Annelise and her brother were together, Annelise and Elias Warner couldn’t be together.

"Sure, my dear sister, I’ll definitely treat Annelise well!" Lucas patted Sylvia’s hand.

Seeing Sylvia, Annelise suddenly thought of the suit Elias Warner mentioned.

The suit had already been bought by her best friend, but how did Elias Warner know she had sold it?

She wanted to find a way to buy that suit back and return it to Elias Warner.

She pulled Sylvia aside and asked, "Sylvie, do you still remember the suit I sold?"

Sylvia panicked and immediately said, "I remember, Annelise, why are you suddenly asking about it?"

"Sylvie, what about the suit? Did you give it to your boyfriend?"

Sylvia didn’t expect Annelise to ask about the suit and quickly interrupted, "Annelise, the suit is here with me, all good, why are you bringing it up suddenly?"

"Nothing... nothing."

Annelise didn’t want any rift with Sylvia, so she didn’t continue questioning.

She thought about finding an opportunity to ask the second-hand shop owner.

"That’s good, today is my grandpa’s eightieth birthday, let my brother take you out to have some fun!"

Sylvia raised an eyebrow, looked at her brother.

Lucas Lowell put his arm around Annelise’s shoulder and said to her, "You haven’t toured my garden yet, come on, let me show you!"

Annelise felt slightly resistant to Lucas Lowell’s sudden intimate gesture, wanting to push him away, but seeing Elias Warner looking over, she didn’t push Lucas away.

The two walked towards the garden direction.

Watching Annelise’s departing figure, Sylvia quickly walked up to Elias Warner.

"Brother Elias, if Grandpa finds out you came, he would definitely be very happy!"

Sylvia reached out to hold Elias Warner’s hand.

At that moment, Elias Warner’s face was ashen because he saw Annelise being held by Lucas Lowell, going to the garden.

He didn’t even acknowledge Sylvia’s words.

"Elias, you came too!"

Great-Grandfather Lowell came out of the study, exceptionally happy today. He looked at the housekeeper Lewis, laughingly said, "I’m very happy today, didn’t expect Elias would come celebrate with this old man, and my disappointing grandson also found a suitable match!"

Hearing Master Lowell calling him, Elias Warner couldn’t ignore to give face.

He walked toward Master Lowell with Uncle Ford.

People on both sides tactfully made way.

"Grandpa Lowell, today is your 80th birthday, I brought you a gift, hope you like it!"

Elias Warner took the gift from Uncle Ford and handed it to Master Lowell.

Master Lowell opened the gift box; inside was an inkstone.

"An inkstone from the Ming and Qing dynasties, hope you like it!"

"Like, like, naturally I like it, this inkstone looks exceptional, I’m very satisfied. By the way, Elias, you’ve been with Sylvia for so long, how is it going? When will you set the wedding date?"

Master Lowell eagerly awaited Elias Warner’s response.

"Old Sir, you’re joking, Sylvia has always been like a sister to me, marriage is not suitable! I travel constantly, don’t have time to accompany a girl, can’t provide a stable life; I haven’t thought of getting a girlfriend yet!"

Elias Warner’s words clearly rejected Sylvia.

Master Lowell’s smile stiffened instantly.

But considering Elias Warner is the future heir of the Warner Family.

He didn’t dare speak too harshly.

"Well, Elias, though our Lowell Family isn’t as prestigious as the Warner Family, we do have a reputation. Your matters with Sylvia are not just between you two, it involves both families, you know how marriage means for people like you and Sylvia."

Master Lowell glanced at Sylvia.

He knew Sylvia had always liked Elias Warner, naturally, he also liked Elias Warner’s status, and knew Elias Warner achieved much at a young age.

A match with his granddaughter was certainly fitting, he was very satisfied.

But if Elias Warner regarded his granddaughter as a plaything, he naturally disagreed.

Even if it risks all the Lowell Family’s strength, he still wanted to give it a try.

"Of course!" Elias Warner didn’t shy away from Master Lowell’s gaze, instead, he exerted a more pressing aura over Master Lowell.

This left Master Lowell momentarily speechless.

"Master Lowell, you have plenty to do, I will not disturb you, excuse me!"

Elias Warner turned and left.

Sylvia watched Elias Warner’s leaving figure, hurriedly pursued him.

"Brother Elias, wait for me!"

Lowell Family’s garden

Though Annelise was a frequent visitor at the Lowell Family, often coming to see Sylvia, she hadn’t toured the Warner Family’s garden; most times were spent in the bedroom with Sylvia.

Occasionally coming out to tease Sylvia’s dog.

This was her first time in Sylvia’s family’s garden.

The garden was huge.

She couldn’t see the end at a glance.

It was much larger than the garden at the Winter Family she used to visit.

Most of it was planted with roses.

Various roses, red, white, blue...

"Annelise, what flowers do you like? These are Sylvia’s favorites."

Sylvia likes roses?

Annelise frowns, she remembered Sylvia told her she liked jasmine, when did she switch to roses?

"Oh? Me? I like osmanthus, because it blooms around the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing reunion!"

Mentioning reunion, she probably couldn’t let Luna reunite with her parents in this lifetime.

She felt quite regretful inside.

"Annelise’s favorite flower is really unique. It’s the common osmanthus!" Lucas Lowell suddenly approached Annelise, smiling, "Then I’ll plant more osmanthus here, so you can see it every day!"

He wanted to say more, but the phone rang.

"Buzz buzz... buzz buzz..."

Lucas Lowell saw the caller’s name and answered the call.

He deliberately moved further away from Annelise.

"Lucas, come over quickly, stop leaving everything to me to clean up, handle your person! Can’t see you, she clings to me, so annoying!"

"I got it!"

Lucas Lowell hung up the phone, his eyes’ coldness suddenly turned gentle.

He came to Annelise, tidying her hair messed by the wind, smilingly said, "Annelise, I have to step out for a bit, wait for me here, I’ll be back soon!"

"No problem, you handle your business first!"

Lucas Lowell left.

Annelise stood in the garden, looking at the roses all around; such a romantic setting, threw her into sadness.

Suddenly, a strong hand pulled Annelise over.