Chapter 115
No.1
Nathan hesitated. "There's more... Patriarch Kingsley is here too."
Alexander froze mid-step.
In the VIP lounge, Patriarch Kingsley gripped his cane with a stern expression.
Eleanor Kingsley attempted mediation. "Evelyn personally called to explain. Why must you be so difficult?"
Alexander stiffened.
She contacted his grandfather?
"What exactly happened with that Winslow girl?" the old man demanded.
No.2
"Nothing." Alexander's reply was clipped.
The patriarch nodded. "Good. Evelyn is the only granddaughter-in-law I recognize."
His cane struck the floor sharply. "When's the wedding?"
Alexander met his gaze steadily. "I'll propose publicly during your birthday banquet."
Eleanor gasped, covering her mouth.
When had they reconciled?
This decision even surprised her.
No.3
Would Evelyn... actually say yes?
Eleanor Kingsley stood frozen in place.
Patriarch Kingsley, however, beamed with delight.
"Good! Good! Good!" he exclaimed, nearly dropping his cane in excitement.
"That's my grandson!"
The gloom on his face vanished as he gave Alexander Kingsley an approving thumbs-up. "Hurry up and get married. I want to hold my great-grandchild next year!"
The old man was in such high spirits that he began humming a tune.
No.4
Eleanor looked stunned.
She pulled Alexander aside.
"You're really planning to propose?"
"Is that a problem?" Alexander countered, then frowned. "What did Evelyn say to Grandfather over the phone?"
Eleanor gave him a meaningful look. "Evelyn contacted me before releasing the surveillance footage. She asked me to keep it from him."
But the old man had found out anyway.
Just like at Royal Gardens, the Kingsley household had its share of loose-lipped staff.
No.5
"After learning the truth, Evelyn personally called to reassure him. But he was still worried and came here today to confront you!"
What surprised Eleanor most was Alexander's unexpected reaction.
Whenever the topic of marriage came up before, he would either remain silent or outright refuse.
"What if Evelyn rejects you?" Eleanor fretted.
Alexander's brow furrowed. "Why would she?"
Eleanor sighed. "...Have you even tried reconciling with her recently?"
Silence.
No.6
Eleanor immediately understood.
"She won't even consider getting back together, yet you expect her to agree to marriage?"
A stubborn glint flashed in Alexander's eyes. "She'll say yes."
"And if she doesn't?" Eleanor pressed.
"There is no 'if,'" Alexander stated firmly. Seeing his mother about to argue further, he coldly cut in, "Go keep Grandfather company. I have things to attend to."
With that, he turned and left.
But when he stepped outside, Nathan Carter delivered worse news.
No.7
"Miss Sinclair... has already left."
Julian Ashford had taken her away!
Alexander took a deep breath, forcing himself to stay calm.
It didn't matter. Soon enough.
At Grandfather's birthday banquet, he would propose to her publicly.
Marriage...
He remembered Evelyn's first birthday after arriving at the Kingsley household.