Chapter 7

A flash of surprise went past Jonathan’s eyes as he looked at her for a moment longer

Just then, Norah was back, sitting beside Estelle, laughing heartily. “Ran into a high school classmate and chatted for a bit

The waiter served the main course, and the three of them began to eat. Occasionally, Norah would speak up. chatting with Estelle about their school days.

After dinner, they bumped into Magdalen and her group as they headed out. Magdalen was treating some clients to dinner. They met at the entrance, and Magdalen raised an eyebrow at Estelle. The two pretended not to know each other, and brushed past.

However, two senior executives recognized Jonathan and greeted him respectfully.

The rain outside had stopped, and the road was clear. Millard drove the car over, and the three got in..

“Estelle, where are you headed?” Norah, sitting in the passenger seat, asked, looking back.

*Just drop me off at the entrance of University of J City if it’s on your way,” Estelle replied.

“It’s on our way, no problem, My uncle is quite easygoing.” Norah said with a meaningful smile.

Estelle laughed dryly, thinking that if she hadn’t heard how sarcastic he could be, she might have believed Norah’s words.

As the car approached the school, she chatted with Norah while Jonathan sat silently next to them, going through some documents. His intense personal presence was hard to ignore.

Seeing the couple together in the car, Estelle felt a peculiar sensation.

The car stopped at the entrance of the University of J City, and Estelle said goodbye to Norah, “Thanks, Norah.”

“No worries, just treat me to some drinks someday,” Norah said playfully, her eyes twinkling.

Estelle laughed and agreed. With her umbrella and bag in hand, she turned to Jonathan and said, “Thank you, Mr. Lamont.”

Jonathan simply grunted in response.

got out of the car, waved goodbye to Norah, and

Estelle walk away, then suddenly turned to Jonathan, “Uncle, I

Henson’s tutor.”

often away, and they had recently gone to London for an economic conference, taking her grandparents as well. As soon as they left, Henson Lamont’s tutor resigned, leaving Norah in charge of disciplining

frowned, “Why not hire a professional tutor instead

Estelle needs the money for her tuition. I want to help

just give her

agree. We can just give her a try. If she can’t handle Henson, she’ll

would be

nodded, “I’ll call her

Maple Street, chatted with the store clerk, Emily, at the trams dessert

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as she entered, Max rushed over to her, eager for

been taking care of him since he was three months old, and now he was three years old She couldn’t help but feel

Mr Wagner The three of them and

for a while, she took

asked if she could go to

at the Lamont

the scene, then shook her head, “I’m not a professional tutor, and I don’t want to hold Henson back. You should find someone from a tutoring

likes none of them. Estelle, please help me out. My family’s not home, and

by Norah for some time, Estelle finally

Don’t let me down!”

phone and blinked helplessly, wondering what was going

from Norah arrived, “Estelle, where do you live? I’ll have the

I’ll be waiting at the entrance

“Deal!”

hanging up, Estelle felt dazed. Max jumped up onto the couch

Estelle laughed softly. “Tomorrow I’m going to see your master. Do you

at

patted his big head

said, “Sweet Ella, this is your chance! Now you

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