SWNOVELS Chapter Gossip 460
Chapter 460 Dual Systems Dual Cards
"Come, sit over there. I want to drink with your brother
Eula got up, allowing Brody to sit beside the person he longed for.
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With a heart pounding in excitement and hands trembling, he was just about to casually sling his arm over Jake's shoulder.
Christopher, Rosalie, and Isabella plained to come up with a reason to interrupt when they heard a cold voice asking, "Jake, where's your girlfriend?" Alexander's sudden question startled the trio across from him, especially Brody. His arm froze midair, and he immediately dropped it back to his side out of guilt.
"Huh? Have you forgotten, Alex? I haven't formally met her yet, so how can I possibly invite her here?" Jake voiced out.
Alexander's expression turned icy, appearing very serious. "You haven't met her yet? Then you need to arrange it as soon as possible. Marley just asked me today if she should reserve a seat for your girlfriend. You need to confirm these details in advance so the family can organize the reception properly."
Initially, Isabella found it odd that Alexander would suddenly ask such a question out of the blue. However, she instantly felt the question was asked at the most perfect moment.
Christopher and Rosalie had already given Alex a mental thumbs-up, impressed by his quick thinking. They also harbored reasonable suspicions that Marley did ask him about it. After all, Alex wouldn't leave any loopholes. He must have brought it up to Marley and skillfully guided her to ask the question.
Even if Jake mentioned it to Marley later, no issue would arise.
With a dumbfounded nod, Jake said resignedly, "I highly doubt she will come. It's hard enough for her to meet me, let alone attend a birthday banquet."
Isabella and her two companions glanced at Brody's expression, he seemed a bit heartbroken. The exasperated thought crossed Isabella's mind.
He even had the audacity to comfort himself by saying that going with Eula was the same as accompanying Jake. No, if Jake knew who you really were, he wouldn't want your company at all! Stop pretending as if you love him so much! It's aggravating! "Did you tell her about the birthday banquet?" Alexander questioned.
Jake was taken aback. "Not yet, I was planning to arrange a meeting first
Alexander slowly lowered his gaze and said, "Perhaps she'll be determined to see you if it's an invitation to a significant event like this. Why not reach out to her now and ask her?" Brody's expression became unnatural.
Christopher was immediately intrigued and persuaded "Tell her the whole family is here and we're all inviting her. Quick, tell her."
Jake found
mself moved as well. After all, it was quite touching to see that everyone regarded his elusive
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stirred into action and immediately pulled out his phone to text her.
After sending the message, he got no response.
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Alexander suggested, "Why not just call her? You've been seeing each other for a while now, don't tell me you've never asked for her number."
Isabella's heart rate quickened. Brody had been forcing a calm pretense just a while ago, but at that moment his expression changed. However, he quickly regained his composure.
As expected, even though Jake impulsively called, Brody's phone on the table didn't react at all.
Well, well, well, dual systems and dual cards, he has it all set up. He sure knows how to play.
Listening to the beeping tone, Jake felt extremely disheartened. After all, it had always been the same in the past. Nine times out of ten, he couldn't get through as if he could only receive messages and make calls at certain times. Suddenly, Alexander said, "Give me the number, and I'll have my technician trace it."
In an instant, the wine glass in Brody's hand shook slightly, causing some wine to splash out, drenching Eula and startling her. However, what was even more frightening was Alexander's offer.
Jake was also stunned. "Huh?"
Alexander said earnestly, his tone icy, "I'm wondering if you've been deceived. That's why I want to help you find out exactly who this person is."
Jake's face fell instantly. Anyone would feel upset if their online lover was doubted.
Of course, there was another who seemed even more distressed. Brody didn't doubt the capability of the Quirk family. He had dared to act so presumptuously in the past only because he knew Jake's character well. Then, however, things had become precarious. "Um, isn't that a bad idea?" Jake asked.
Alexander analyzed, "If she's adamantly refusing to meet you, it's either because she's hiding something or deceiving you. Regardless of the reason, it wouldn't hurt for you to make the first move. After all, it's only natural for a man to be proactive when pursuing a woman."
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