CHAPTER 122: CHAPTER 122: GO FIND HER

"Mom, I’m busy right now!" Elias Warner impatiently hung up the phone.

Uncle Ford frowned, "Young master, it seems you’ve been rejecting your mother’s calls too often lately!"

"I know what I’m doing! Go check if Annelise Winter really went to the Lowell Family’s party. If she did, prepare a gift for me, and I’ll go as well!"

Elias Warner always felt that Luna leaving home had a lot to do with Annelise.

"Yes, young master!"

Uncle Ford checked Annelise Winter’s location.

"Young master, Miss Winter is indeed at the Warner Family house. I’ll prepare a gift for you right away!"

"Okay."

Elias Warner returned home, put away his luggage, and in the evening, he took the gift that Uncle Ford prepared and went to Sylvia Lowell’s home.

Although the Lowell Family wasn’t as prominent as the Warner Family, they were still considered a prominent family in Kybourne.

Most of the attendees were dignitaries and nobles.

Renee Perry arrived early, and Sylvia Lowell, wearing a white evening gown, stood next to Renee, chatting idly with her.

In the corner of her eye, she saw Elijah Warner.

Her mood greatly improved.

"Sylvie, I just told you that Elijah wouldn’t be able to make it today because of his flight schedule, and look, he came after all! He must care about you a lot, probably switched his shift with someone on the last flight!"

Renee Perry waved at Elias Warner.

"Hey, young man, over here, come keep Sylvie company!"

Elias Warner was still searching for Annelise’s silhouette in the crowd, completely missing Renee’s call.

Uncle Ford, standing behind Elias, reminded him, "Young master, madam is calling you!"

Only then did Elias glance at Renee, walk over, and greet her.

Renee wisely walked away.

Leaving Elias Warner and Sylvia Lowell alone.

"Elias, haven’t you had any flights to Breslin lately? I heard from your mom that you were flying today."

Sylvia Lowell was trying to find a topic to chat with Elias Warner.

But Elias’s eyes were still searching the crowd for Annelise’s figure.

At the corner of the villa, he saw Annelise.

Annelise was chatting with Lucas Lowell, and in Elias’s eyes, they seemed particularly close.

Elias Warner slightly frowned.

Did this woman really enjoy chatting with Lucas Lowell that much? The last time the family hosted a party, he also saw Annelise talking with Lucas Lowell.

"Do they really have that much to talk about?"

Elias Warner clenched his fist and walked toward Annelise.

Sylvia Lowell stomped her foot in anger from behind.

Annelise and Lucas Lowell were talking about school matters.

"I knew you and Sylvia were in the same class back then. I liked you, but unfortunately, you were already taken!"

Lucas Lowell didn’t hide his liking for Annelise at all.

Annelise’s cheeks flushed slightly as she awkwardly smiled, "That’s all in the past, let’s not talk about it!"

"Annelise, if you don’t mind, we could try dating," Lucas Lowell said with deep affection, seemingly very hopeful for Annelise’s response.

Annelise paused, she had considered trying to date Lucas Lowell before. After all, having a new boyfriend would put Renee at ease about her relationship with Elias Warner, and maybe Elias wouldn’t bother her anymore, right?

"Lucas, but... you know my reputation before, even if you’re willing, would your family agree?"

Annelise looked up into Lucas Lowell’s eyes.

"Annelise, that’s all in the past. As long as I don’t mind, my family won’t mind either! Later, when we meet Grandfather, we can tell him about it. I believe he’s an open-minded person and won’t care about your past."

Lucas Lowell was thrilled, hearing Annelise’s response showed she was willing to be with him.

"Okay, if Grandfather agrees, then let’s give it a try!"

Annelise took a deep breath, hoping this would allow her to move on from the past.

Sylvia Lowell eagerly approached and took Annelise’s hand.

"Come, I’ll take you to meet Grandfather!"

Lucas Lowell led Annelise to the family’s study room.

The Lowell Family’s great-grandfather was putting on new clothes for his birthday celebration. Seeing Lucas Lowell enter with Annelise, he frowned, "You rascal, barging in without even knocking! Speak, what’s so important?"

"Grandfather, today is your 80th birthday. I wish you happiness as vast as the East Sea and longevity as eternal as the Southern Mountains."

Lucas Lowell congratulated him.

"Oh, Grandfather, this is my gift to you! I hope you like this small present!"

Annelise handed over a sandalwood box.

The old man took the box, opened it, and found a type of incense inside.

"Hmm, this incense smells good, not bad. After smelling it, I feel much more refreshed! Lately, I’ve been having trouble sleeping, always feeling groggy."

"I’m glad you like it, Grandfather. I made it myself, hoping you won’t mind. I heard from Sylvia about your insomnia, so I developed this incense to help with that."

"Very good, much better than those random gifts I received!"

Great-Grandfather Lowell glanced at the expensive artwork Lucas Lowell had bought for him for millions.

"What’s that supposed to mean, Grandfather? Are you saying you don’t like the painting I got you?" Lucas Lowell frowned, pouting like a child.

"It’s not the painting I want, I just want to know when you’ll let me hold a great-grandchild!"

The old man laughed, showing a few clean, white dentures.

"Grandfather, I’ve already found a girlfriend. Annelise is my girlfriend. If you agree to our relationship, you’ll be holding a great-grandchild soon!" Lucas Lowell stepped forward to massage the great-grandfather’s shoulders.

"You little scoundrel, you think I can’t see through your intentions? Well, Annelise is a good friend of Sylvia’s, so we know her well. I’m not a conservative old man; as long as you two are happy together and can give me a great-grandchild, I’ll be pleased!"

The old man replied.

"So, Grandfather, you approve of us being together?"

"Of course, I’m only worried Annelise might not agree!"

The Lowell Family’s great-grandfather said as he glanced at Annelise.

"Grandfather."

"Alright, then you two get along well. This is the best gift I could receive for my 80th birthday!"

The Lowell Family’s great-grandfather laughed heartily.

"Okay, Grandfather, the guests outside are waiting for you. Annelise and I won’t disturb you anymore!"

Lucas Lowell took Annelise’s hand and left the study.

All the guests turned their gaze toward Annelise and Lucas Lowell.

"Did you see that, isn’t Annelise the Warner Family’s goddaughter? Why is she so close to the Lowell Family’s eldest son?"

"Yeah, with her past reputation, why would the Lowell Family’s eldest son be interested in her?"

"What do you know? The Lowell Family’s eldest son isn’t an easy one either!"

"Shh, are you tired of living in Kybourne, talking like that at the Lowell Family’s great-grandfather’s 80th birthday?"

The gossip reached Elias Warner’s ears.

Earlier, Elias Warner had witnessed Annelise entering the study with Lucas Lowell.

His expression now was like a brine cucumber in autumn, dark green with envy.

Elias Warner strode toward Annelise.

Sylvia Lowell saw this and hurriedly moved ahead of Elias Warner to approach Annelise.