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Chapter 2
A crack appeared on Alexander’s usually stoic face. After a moment, he asked with a teasing tone, “Little girl, are you telling me this because you want to be responsible?”
Emily urgently signaled her brother with her eyes, suggesting he shouldn’t be too particular about this. After all, Elizabeth came from the countryside. She wouldn’t know that he was a formidable figure in Metro City who commanded fear and respect. It was only natural for her not to know the rules.
Elizabeth thought seriously for a moment and corrected him, “Legally speaking, I’m already 18 and not a ‘little girl.’”
Alexander was speechless.
“Also, I’m not yet of legal age to marry. What you’re doing could be considered sexual harassment.”
Alexander saw that Elizabeth was making a stern face and appeared to be quite serious. A trace of speechlessness flickered in his eyes.
Do people from the countryside all speak so bluntly?
To prevent Elizabeth from saying anything that might sound too outrageous, Emily took Elizabeth’s luggage and guided her into the car.
“Alright, it’s getting late. Let’s talk in the car.”
Emily first put Elizabeth’s luggage in the trunk. Once in the car, she noticed Elizabeth casually examining the interior, and her vanity immediately inflated.
“Cool, right? This is the latest smart sports car. It can drive itself and even go underwater. Only five have been made worldwide. Do you know how much it costs?”
Emily held up a finger, “Almost a hundred million dollars. You’ve never seen so much money in your life, have you?”
Elizabeth silently recalled her account balance and generously nodded.
Seeing Elizabeth playing along, Emily’s eyes filled with admiration, “It makes sense that it’s expensive. After all, the smart system was developed by Mr. Lawrence Research. Isn’t it awesome?”
Elizabeth paused for a moment, the corner of her mouth slightly curved up, “Yeah.”
“You wouldn’t understand anyway.”
The pampered Emily assumed that Elizabeth must be spending her days farming in the countryside after school and probably didn’t have time to understand these matters.
“By the way, I forgot to tell you. Your parents had some things to take care of, so they couldn’t come to pick you up.”
Elizabeth didn’t even lift her eyelids as she gave a nonchalant acknowledgment.
Emily suddenly became interested, “Why don’t you ask me what’s going on?”
Elizabeth wasn’t interested, but seeing Emily staring at her expectantly, she hesitated before asking, “What is it?”
Emily looked at her mockingly, “Your half-sister, apparently. I heard she was hospitalized with a fever yesterday and was clinging to your mom, refusing to let her leave. My mom heard about it and asked me to pick you up. Oh, by the way, my mom and your mom were elementary school classmates.”
The kind of classmates who wouldn’t contact each other for a year; Elizabeth wondered why they were suddenly so eager to help this time.
Elizabeth Lawrence replied indifferently, “I see.”
“Aren’t you angry?”
Emily found Elizabeth’s reaction abnormal. Wouldn’t most people feel disappointed if their biological parents didn’t pick them up but instead took care of a non-biological child?
“Do I need to be angry?” Elizabeth was puzzled.
Emily Williams was silent.
She felt something was off yet also right.
Elizabeth really wasn’t angry. Although she was biologically related to the Wilson family, they had lost contact after she was kidnapped at the age of three.
Alexander glanced at Elizabeth through the rearview mirror.
Her porcelain-like face was half-shaded, and her eyes were void of any emotion.
She truly wasn’t angry.
Emily thought that this was Elizabeth’s first time in the city and she must be curious about the outside world, so she started to describe the scenery.
“See that skyscraper? It’s the new headquarters of Fortune Law Group which was just completed this year. Impressive, isn’t it? The only company that can compete with Fortune Law Group in Austria is Williams Enterprises.”
Elizabeth’s dark eyes looked at the towering skyscraper and she made little reaction without a trace of envy.
Just then, Elizabeth’s phone vibrated.
Her slender fingers tapped to check the message.
“I’ve heard that you’re back in Metro City. When are you coming to the group?”
Elizabeth lowered her eyes and tapped on her phone, “I’m already here.”
“Where are you? Why didn’t you tell me earlier? I could have arranged a welcome ceremony for you.”
Elizabeth, ”Driving by.”
There was a pause before the other side replied some periods meaning nothing.
Elizabeth typed earnestly, ”The newly built building is so ugly. It looks like a large vest.”
”You call the building that cost ten billion dollars a ‘large vest’? I have something on my mind, but I’m not sure if I should say it!”
Elizabeth replied indifferently, ”Hold it in.”
After a while, the person sent over a sad emoji.
Emily Williams talked for quite some time and, seeing no response from Elizabeth, thought she might not be used to the big city. She changed the topic, “By the way, now that you’re back in Metro City, you’ve transferred your school registration, right?”
Elizabeth put away her phone and replied lazily, “Yeah.”
Emily nodded, “That’s good. The resources in Metro City are definitely better than the countryside. As long as you study hard, you’re bound to make a name for yourself.”
Elizabeth looked up, her gaze implying something unsaid, but in the end, she remained silent.
When they reached their destination, Emily leaned out, waving her phone, “Let’s exchange contact info. After all, we’ve shared an unexpected encounter. You can reach out if you need anything.”
Mainly because her parents had repeatedly mentioned that Elizabeth Lawrence was to be pitied and that she should take care of her.
A slight brightness flashed in Elizabeth’s eyes.
The first step in making friends: exchanging contact information.
Alexander’s distinct knuckles tapped on the steering wheel. His wandering eyes paused upon seeing Elizabeth’s phone.
This was a mobile phone from Fortune Law Group’s subsidiary, jointly developed with the country, selling at a high price, equipped with the most advanced chip. It was hugely sought after upon its release.
Even if the Wilson family was wealthy, they probably wouldn’t buy such an expensive phone for her.
A playful glint crossed Alexander Williams’ eyes, he asked casually, “Little girl, did the Wilson family buy you that phone?”
Elizabeth lifted her fair face.