?Chapter 391:
The rest of the Harper family sat in stunned silence, fully realizing just how capable Elena truly was. With that, the debate over hiring a bodyguard quickly came to an end.
Jolie shifted the subject. “We owe Wesley our gratitude. How should we thank him?”
Jeffry, aware of Wesley’s unspoken feelings for Elena, answered coolly, “No need. He’s more than willing to help her.”
Jolie narrowed her eyes at Jeffry, confusion clouding her face. “Jeffry, what are you talking about? Wesley saved Elena. Why is showing our gratitude unnecessary?”
Jeffry’s gaze flickered toward Elena. Her eyes shone with an untroubled rity, untouched by any hint of distress.
Noticing that Elena remained unaware of Wesley’s feelings, Jeffry felt a slight tug in his chest—something between relief and resignation. He exhaled, almost imperceptibly, and shook his head. “Forget it.”
Jolie concluded that Jeffry and Wesley’s strong bond was the reason behind Jeffry’s dismissal and let the matter rest.
Jolie drummed her fingers against the armrest, deep in thought. “The Spencer family has everything money can buy. What kind of gift would be meaningful enough?”
Alexander, standing nearby, weighed the same question.
Then Elena lifted her chin and spoke calmly. “I’ll thank him myself. You don’t have to trouble yourselves over it.” If it came down to it, she could always give Wesley another dietary supplement.
Alexander pulled out a card and handed it to her. “There’s fifty million in here. Get whatever you think is appropriate.”
Though often away, Alexander never skimped when it came to Elena. He had always been generous, stuffing her ounts with millions as casually as one might scatter breadcrumbs to pigeons. Now, for a simple thank-you, he handed her fifty million without blinking.
Elena epted the card without hesitation. Then, almost as an afterthought, she retrieved two dietary supplements and passed them to Alexander and Jolie.
Even for those in the pink of health, these supplements could fortify the body, acting as a shield against time and wear, perhaps even stretching the thread of life a little longer.
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With that matter put to rest, Alexander and Jeffry made their way to thepany.
Ellis, looking like he had just battled the elements, trudged upstairs, eager to wash away the fatigue of his journey.
Louis, on the other hand, had a meeting scheduled with a director today. During his break, a flurry of script offersnded in his hands. One particr fantasy story, fresh in concept and brimming with intrigue, seized his attention at once.
Something about it stirred his instincts,pelling him to agree to a meeting with the director without a second thought.
Once Louis left, Elena rose to her feet. Turning to Jolie, she said, “Mom, I’m heading over to the Spencers. I’ll be back in time for lunch.”
The sun zed overhead, turning the air into a smoldering nket that pressed down relentlessly. Heat waves shimmered off the pavement, making everything feel heavier—thoughts, movements, and even moods.
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