Remy had only told his older brother, Ben, about his feelings for Elisa, and Ben was fully supportive of Remy’s pursuit. Additionally, Ben planned to expand their business in Wiltspoon, allowing Remy to stay there longer, which would be beneficial for his quest to win over his future wife.
At that moment, Remy stood in front of his villa and noticed Andrew’s car passing by, observing him closely.
Remy felt a slight sense of relief, as he considered Andrew to be less attractive than himself. He didn’t have much of an impression of Andrew; like Elisa, he only thought Andrew seemed familiar.
Once Andrew drove away, Remy approached Elisa, who noticed him but didn’t rush to go inside. She waited patiently for him to reach her.
“Elisa, who was that man just now?” he asked, recalling how she had been talking and smiling with Andrew earlier.
Remy felt uneasy, worried about the possibility of an unrecognized love rival. Although Elisa was a kind person, her character had led to a tarnished reputation among the elite in Wiltspoon. Remy believed that jealousy fueled the rumors aimed at ruining her standing.
Elisa, unfazed by the gossip, inadvertently caused many to overlook her as a potential wife, which Remy saw as advantageous. If no one acknowledged her worth, he would face less competition and have a better chance of winning her affection.
“That was Mr. Reading, Zachary’s cousin,” Elisa replied. “You might not know him; I didn’t either until my mom introduced us. The Readings keep a very low profile in Wiltspoon. Most people only know that their daughter is married to the Yorks’ head man.”
Suddenly, Remy realized, “Ah, he’s Mr. York’s cousin! No wonder he seemed familiar; Mr. Reading and his aunt share a resemblance.”
He had seen Tania a few times and had a strong memory of her.
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Elisa’s impression of Mr. Reading was notable. “Why did Mr. Reading come over?” she wondered. Remy noticed Mr. Reading’s intense focus on Elisa moments earlier and worried that he might fall for her at first sight.
Elisa clarified, “My mom went out for a walk but slipped and sprained her foot. Mr. Reading happened to pass by, saw her, and offered to take her home.”
Remy then inquired, “Does Mr. Reading live here as well?”