Chapter 488
“Who’s that? She’s quite a locker! York Maves gazing in Ellinor’s direction, swallowed hard.
Seeing York Maves animated reaction. Haillie chuckled “Not only is that girl a looker, but she’s a real hoot! Go chat her up, you’re gonna love her!”
York Mayes interest was piqued “A hoot? How so?
Hallie shot him a mischievous grin. Well all those games guys enjoy, she’s a whiz at them!”
York Maves stroked his chin almost drooling with excitement, “Nice! Patricia, I won’t keep you guys, I’m off to chat up that babe
Patricia feigned concem as she watched York Mayes strut over to Ellinor
ie do you think it’s night to send York off to Ellinor like that?
definitel
shrugged. “What’s the big deal? All Ellinor wants is a loaded guy, right? She’s been trying to get close to Theo and Balfour. York might not be filthy rich, but he’s
Ellinors league! If they hit it off it’s all good and we won’t have to worry about Ellinor making a play for our guys!”
“But Patricia looked unconvinced, but after a moment of thought, she nodded, “You have a point, Haillie. It wouldn’t be the worst thing if Ellinor and York tied the knot. We could end up as family and see each other more often”
Haillie shook her head and was amused by Patricia’s naivety. How could she still hope to be family with Ellinor?
“Right Marrying York would be quite a catch for Ellinor, shed be lucky!”
With a consensus reached they both turned to look at Ellinor to see that York Mayes was already chatting her up.
After indulging in too many sweets, Ellinor felt parched. She picked up an orange drink from the buffet, gave it a sniff to make sure it wasn’t alcoholic, and then took a sip. It was a refreshing fruit juice
She felt a mix of emotions as she stood alone in the buffet area, sipping her drink and taking in the decor of Pearl Moon,
She had visited Pearl Moon a few times before and always felt a sense of familiarity, but she never thought much of it.
Only now did she realize that this sense of familianty was because she was once a child of the Howard family.
What exactly did the Howard family do that forced her mother to flee with her, hide their identity, and even leave her in the care of an old classmate she hadn’t contacted for years while disappearing with her whereabouts still unknown?
Thinking of her missing mother made Ellinor feel down and her distaste for the Howard family deepened.
“Hi there, why are you drinking alone?”
Snapping back to reality Ellinor glanced at the man who had approached her. He was wearing a flashy plaid suit, had average looks, and seemed a bit sleazy
She replied calmly, it’s not alcohol, just juice”
York Mayes picked up a fancy-looking dessert from the buffet for Ellinor, “Aunt Bluna’s parties always have the best sweets. Try this cake, it’s delicious.”
“Thank you, but I’ve already had some” Ellinor declined politely, but her interest was piqued by his previous statement. “Are you part of the Howard family?”
York Mayes didn’t hide it and nodded Yes, I am part of the Howard family!”
