SWNOVELS Chapter 65
Chapter 65 Meeting the parents
As Alex watched Clair getting into the cat, his brow furrowed in a misture of corosity and annoyance. He couldn't shake the feeling that he had seen the guy at Mc Salt Laurent's birthday party.
The man seemed familiar, and Alex's mind started to wander, wondering about his intentions towards Claire. "Why should I even care?" alex muttered to himself. shaking his head to clear his thoughts. Adrian's courteous gesture of epering the car doos for Claire only added to Alex's discomfort. He couldn't help but feel a bitter taste in his mouth, knowing that he had never shown such chivalry towards Claire, in their past relationship.
Determined to put aside his unease, Alex walked into the caté, scanning the room for familiar faces. His eyes lit up when he spotted Lisa seated with her friends, Kayla, and Cindy. Making his way over to their table, Alex greeted them with a warm smile. "Hey, Lisa. Ready to head out?" Alex asked, histone affectionate,
Lisa beamed at Alex's arrival, introducing him to her friends. "Alex, meet Kayla and Cindy. My best friend. Remember Cindy? The doctor who tend me."
Alexnodded. "Lemember, Nice to meet you both,"
The two girls looked at Alex with excitement, dearly happy to meet Lisa's significant other
Lisa stood up, linking her arm through Alex's as they prepared to leave. "It was great seeing you, Kayla, Cindy, We'll catch up again soon.
As they walked out of the cafe, Alex turned to Lisa. "Did you have fun with your friends?"
Lisa nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, it was nice to go out after being sick. Thanks for coming to get me
alex smiled, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "Well, how about we go shopping? know you've had your eye on a few things."
Lisa's eyes widened in excitement at the prospect of a shopping spree. "Really? That would be amazing!*
From afar without the noticing, there are paparazi taking pictures of them even when their car drive away, the paparazzi called them. When Alexand Lisa Arrived at the mall, the paparazzi were still trailing them. Somehow, they remain unnoticed by Lisa and Alex
It doesn't take days until the photo of Alex and Lisa wet trending on the internet knowing Alexis the heir to the Harris hotel and his dating life is nonexistent. With the photo of him and an unnamed woman, it obviously attract the audience attention.
"When will Alex introduce the woman to us? Alex father gumbled as he read the news on his iPad
His wife sighed as he listen to her husband grumbling in the morning which ruin themoming mood,
"This week dear, don't worry. He promised me he will introduce berto us,"
"I still can't believe that Alex and Claire are divorced. But why didn't Claire contact us!
She shrugged but also wondering the same thing. "Maybe she has a reason."
"Or maybe, our sen told her not to contact us" his tone bitter thinking of the possibility.
Lisa stood and a sea of clothes scattered on the floor of her walk-in closet, her brows furrowed in Inistration. She had been there for what felt like an etemily, inting to find the perfect out to wear for her meeting with Alex's parents. Her goal was simple yet captivating dress, to make a good impression and win their approval.
Meanwhile, Alex tumed to the doset, finding Lisa still in the same predicament. He sighed softly, leaming against the door frame. "Lisa, just wear something you like. They'll apporciate that more than anything else."
Lisa turned to him, her expression a mix of annoyance and anxiety. "But what if they don't like how I dress? What if they think I'm not good mouch for you?"
Alex shook his head gently, moving closer to her. "They'll like you, Lisa Trust me, my parents aren't judgmental like thur"
Bur Lisa couldn't be as calmas Alexcaine abe knows they will compare her to lace
Lisa's uncertainty persisted as she fitted over every outfit choice. Alex could sense her mounting stress and tried to reassure her once more "Look, if you don't decide soon, we'll be late. And my dad hates tardiness, so it's important." Lisa's eyes widened at the thought of making a bad first impression "Clay, okay, I'll change," she relented, though her hesitation was still evident.
After another round of deliberation, Lisa settled on a conservative blue dress, despite it being slightly too big for her frame. The sleeves draped over her hands, ghing it an awloward fit. She felt uncomfortable in something so different from her usual style, but she hoped it would meet Alex's parents expectations.
As she finished styling herself, she headed downstairs to where Alex was waiting. His eyebrows raised slightly at her choice of attice, but he managed a smile as she Approached him.
"How do I look? Lisa asked, seeking reassurance.
Alex hesitated for a moment, knowing the dress wasn't her usual style. However, he didn't want to cause further stress. "You look nice, Lisa," he replied with a warm smile, hoping to ease her nerves
With that, they headed down to the basement where Alex's car awaited. As they drove away from the penthouse.
Lisa's anxiety about the upcoming encounter with Alex's parents lingered. She can only hope everything will go according to her plan and they will eventually like
She can't mess this up
After a two hour-long drive, Lisa's eyes widened in awe as they arrived at Alex's house. To her, it wasn't just a man-it was more like a castle, majestic. The gates of the property opened automatically as they approached, revealing a long driveway leading up to the impressive structure
Authrie car drove through the gates, Lisa couldn't help but marvel at the sight. A water fountain sat majestically at the center of the driveway, adding to the
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Lisa was greeted by the butler who opened her door.
grandeur of the estate. Alex's car came to a stop at the foot of the stairs leading to the entrance, and Lisa
"Thank you,
"Lisa murmured gratefully to the butler, her eyes still talding in the vastness of the mansion. In her mind, she envisioned herself living in such a place one day, and the thought filled her with excitement. Alex stood by her side. "Are you ready?"
Lisa nodded eagerly. "Yes."
Together, they ascended the grand staircase, Lisa talong in every detail of the luxurious surroundings.
"You're house is amazing. It feels like a castle."
Alexchuckded, "Well, it was my grandmother wishes. He loved her very much, so he buy this mansion and rebuild it to her liking." "That's sweet of your
of your grandfather."
"Yeah, and he could be a pain in the ass too."
Another butler open the door entrance for Alex and Lisa as they walked inside. If the exterior is grand, the interior is luxurious and sophisticated. The butler lead them to the spacious living room. "Mr. Alex has arrived." H
Both of them tumed their attention towards Alex and Lisa. Alex father doesn't look really please as he stood up and approached them. "Is there something you need to tell me, Alex?"