The dining room was empty when they entered.
Xander didn't show any expression. He didn't even ask the butler. He just silently helped Scarlett to settle on her seat, and after that, he sat right beside her.
Alvin, standing behind them, stopped at the door and observed Xander's manner in silence. And, for the umpteenth time, he narrowed his eyes at the girl beside Xander.
Something bothered him after seeing this girl. But he still wasn't sure what he was thinking. He needed to confirm something.
"Master Xander, please wait a moment. The old master will be here soon." Alvin said as he lowered his head slightly and disappeared behind the door.
Scarlett's heart slowly calmed down as she watched the butler, who had an appearance of Asian descent, disappear behind the mahogany door.
Her eyes were still staring at the tightly closed door with mixed feelings bothering her heart. She was too nervous about enjoying the luxury in this dining room.
Xander, who had been secretly observing Scarlett, smiled silently.
This attractive girl was able to provoke his cold and lonely heart. Seeing her this close made him notice that her skin was pale white without any imperfections and seemed to glow in the light. Her delicate nose could torture him — he struggled to keep himself from touching it.
And her lips…
He swallowed hard at thinking of how soft those pale, moist lips were. Afraid he couldn't hold himself back any longer, he shifted his gaze to shake off the sultry thoughts that had suddenly appeared and tormented him.
This girl is dangerous! She was capable of captivating others effortlessly, and it was hard to escape from her charms.
After a while, Xander felt that his pulse was not as fast as before. He glanced at the girl beside him, still lost in her thoughts.
"Scarlett..." He paused when their eyes met. "No need to be nervous. You can trust me. Everything will be fine."
Xander's soft voice didn't calm her but made her more nervous. She lowered her head slowly, looking at her cold hands interlocked on her lap.
While Scarlett was feeling anxious. Old Master Riley, who was now inside his study, frowned deeply after hearing what Alvin had said.
"Alvin, you investigated her, right? But why didn't you find this information?"
"This..." Alvin didn't know what to say. The information he found about Miss Scarlett was minimal.
Old Riley's fingers stroked his chin while trying to devise a new plan — the information Alvin had just told him was not to be taken lightly.
"Sir, I did investigate Miss Scarlett. And this morning, I already gave you all her information. However, what I just explained to you, I found out after seeing Miss Scarlett in person..." Alvin explained.
He was still shocked by what he saw outside. The girl they thought was just an ordinary girl living on a small island was someone he had seen at the Morrison Family mansion two years ago.
But Alvin isn't sure if the girl he saw at Morrison's house is the same girl who is now Master Xander's wife.
pαndα`noνɐ1--сoМ "Sir, you will recognize her as soon as you see her. And, you can also ask her to confirm if she is the same person we met in New York…" Alvin continued his words.
Old Riley agreed with Alvin. He needed to meet and ask her to answer their curiosity.
Somehow he felt something bothering him — The fact that the girl's identity was so limited could show that she wasn't a simple person.
"If that girl is the same as the girl we met, it looks like we have to change our plans, Alvin."
"Yes, sir. I agree with you. It will be..."
"Enough! Let's meet them right away, or else that stinky brat will throw a tantrum again!" Old Riley stood up from his seat and walked out. His expression was calm, but a trace of curiosity was clear from the look in his eyes.
Walter Riley stood near the door for a while. His eyes fell on the gray-haired young woman sitting beside his grandson. His eyebrows raised a bit when he saw the girl's face.
What Alvin told him was true. This girl was the same girl they had seen at the Morrison house.
Interesting! Why is she suddenly married to Xander? Have they known each other for a long time!?
So many questions were running through his mind for now, but he put them aside.
Immediately he adjusted his expression, and a broad grin appeared as he walked to the dining table.
"Xander, my grandson. You've finally come to have dinner with this lonely old man…." The sad but intimidating voice echo throughout the room made Scarlett stop talking to Xander.
She looked towards the booming voice. But immediately, she was shocked beyond words to see the old man in front of her. It felt like she had seen this old man before.
Old Riley walked towards Scarlett, who was now standing facing him. He stopped a step away from her and looked closely at her face. She was so pretty, and her eyes were alluring, but too bad this girl had flaws — her hair was unsuited to her. But, thanks to heaven, her beauty can cover up her weaknesses.
"And this beauty... must be my granddaughter-in-law Scarlett, right?" Old Riley said in his deep warm voice. He took Scarlett's hand and patted it lightly.
"Welcome... Welcome to the Riley family, Scarlett, my child. These old men feel so happy because my grandson finally has a wife as beautiful as you." Old Riley's smile made Scarlett feel tense. "This old man can finally die in peace. Thank you, my child Scarlett, for choosing my brat, Xander."
Scarlett was utterly speechless. She just puts on her Mona-Lisa smile while hearing Old Riley's words, praising his grandson, but at the same time, he scolds him.
"M-Mr. Riley... It's an honor to meet you."
As Scarlett and Old Riley chatted happily, Xander sat down on his chair. His eyes were sharp on his grandfather, and his mind was filled with unanswered questions.
Why did this old man suddenly change?
Why does he look friendly toward Scarlett!?
