Chapter 498 - CHANGE OF PLANS: PART V

"Steven." 

The man turned automatically when he heard his name being called. He knew right away who was calling his name. As he stood up to turn in the direction where the voice came from, he had this excited smile on his face to see his girl again. However, before he could even react, he was taken aback to see the person she was with…

"That's her best friend?" 

Jackie notices the look on Steven's face. Of course she was somehow jealous, but she completely understood. Her best friend's beauty was out of this world, especially she is the child of such an attractive couple. She herself too have always been attracted to the girl, but of course she prefers the opposite s.e.x. 

Elizabeth came walking a few steps behind Jackie since the girl went ahead to greet her fiance. She observed the man who was dressed in a simple, blue shirt, a white pants, and matched with a nice brown pair of shoes. He was dressed simplistic yet pleasing in the girl's eye. She thought she'd be meeting a very well dress man who would show off his pride and wealth as the fiance of the girl. 

I mean, he just landed himself a gold mine. 

Whilst Steven on the other to have misjudged the girl as well. He was told she was from a very wealthy family, the only child, and most importantly the heiress who will inherit all her family's fortune. He had expected her to be as wild and lavish like Jackie, but he was completely blown away by how normal she looked. She looks just like the other people walking down the street. Even the people living a simple life dress better than her… In a sense they put on more this and that and most importantly, isn't makeup a girl's best friend. 

The girl in front of her does not have any ounce of makeup, jewelry, nor is she dressed in anyways to prove she is from an elite family. He felt like his eyes were deceiving him and he regretted all the horrible things he had thought about the girl. 

"Steven, this is my best friend Liz." 

"A pleasure to finally meet you Steven. Jackie told me so much about you…" 

"Miss Liz, the pleasure is mine." Steven looked stunned and unsure of what to do, he was even unable to properly shake the girl's hand since he was so out of himself. "Please, have a seat."

"Steven, isn't Liz so pretty?" Jackie said testing her fiance's limit, whilst making a joke out of it. 

"Jackie, your friend may be beautiful, but in my eyes, I only see you." 

Elizabeth was impressed, she thought he would fall for Jackie's childishness. He praised the man as she complimented him, "I see Jackie has chosen a good man, for you to accept how childish she could be, I'm very happy to see she is the right man." 

Steven's face turned red as she averted her gaze from the two girls, "Thank you." 

"Babes, Steven is the best I tell you. He is trustworthy and best of all, he cares and loves me so much.��� Jackie said which brought back the topic they were talking about earlier in the car. 

Elizabeth looked at the girl and realized what she was up to. She didn't agree to it, but she has no choice but to play along. "I see, you're lucky to have found a loyal man. Especially since you were away because of me." 

"Of course, Steven does not bother with other girl's anyways. Right Steven?" 

Steven felt like he was being trapped, he turned to check on Elizabeth's expression but could no see through her. He didn't know what to do nor what to say? He turned to Jackie looking somehow upset about the sudden interrogation and asked, "Jackie, be honest, have I done something wrong?" 

"Of course not, why would you think that." Jackie responded as she grabbed hold of the man's hand with a charming smile on her face. 

"Jackie, please, we are about to be man and wife. I don't want you to be keeping secrets from me and your friend knows about it." Steven was right on point, but neither Jackie nor Elizabeth were honest about things. 

"Babes, I think Steven has misunderstood us." Jackie acted pitifully as she sought help from the girl. 

"Mr. Steven, don't misunderstand. Jackie was just praising you… She has mentioned everything about you to me whilst we were on our way to meet you." Elizabeth explained despite most of her words were lies, for what they talked about was the fact he could be cheating on her. However, they already put that idea aside since they know a snake is behind everything. But, they still need assurance. So questioning the man was kind of their plan. "So, please, don't misunderstand. I would feel bad if things didn't work out between the both of you because of me. I mean, I am one of the causes, am I not?" 

Steven was confused and didn't know where they were getting at. So many strange words coming out of both the girl's mouth that he was having a hard time processing things. 

Yes, indeed he is a bit bitter towards the girl. But, he has never blamed her. He clearly understood how much the girl meant to Jackie. Plus, when he found out it was a life and death situation, how could he even dare to be angry towards her. 

"Miss Liz, I'm sorry if you think I have some resentment towards you. But let me clarify things, I do not hate you for what has happened. Since, you are Jackie's best friend and I understand how critical things were back then. I may not know the whole situation, but I'm sure someone like me won't be able to handle it." 

After he finished explaining things to Elizabeth, he then turned to Jackie as he said: 

"Jackie, whatever you are thinking, don't even think about it. I don't know what's going on inside your mind, but let me be upfront about it. I am not seeing anyone, nor am I cheating on you. Why the heck would I even do that? Do you know how scary your brothers are? I am not ready to lose my life, for I want to spend the rest of it with you. So, get rid of all those ridiculous ideas in your head. And, I'm sure Miss Liz did not put them there, so whoever planted such ideas in your head. I'll surely give them a mouthful and if they wish to keep their dignity uphold, they better not show their face in front of me." 

Jackie acted pitiful as she replied, "Too bad, you'll be seeing them later." 

Steven didn't need to ask who that person Jackie is talking about, for he already knew who that person is. 

Elizabeth watched as the man's calm and confused expression earlier turned cold and sour. He must really be annoyed that someone dared trick the girl he loves by saying he isn't faithful, thus making his image look bad. 

"Jackie, why don't we have some drinks and enjoy our time here for now." She suggested thinking everyone needs a time to cool down in case they might erupt and do something crazy once they'll meet the snake that almost causes their relationship. 

Elizabeth left the table to allow the two to communicate with each other. She was not worried since all the misunderstandings had been solved. So, she went to check on Sam and the other.

"Are you all alright?" 

The servants, guards, including Jackie's guards who joined them were full of different pastry in their mouth. Of course, they didn't let the opportunity slip to partake in such delicacies. They felt a bit embarrassed though for spending quite a lot of the girl's money when she suddenly showed up in front of them. 

The girl smiled pleasantly to see how happy everyone was and added, "Don't worry, all on me. Mr. John, please charge everything on me and not on dads' account." 

"Very well." The assistant replied as he continued enjoying his fresh brewed coffee. 

She went to the counter to other some coffee for her and Jackie as well as some desserts. She didn't order much since she'll be having dinner with the family soon. 

"It'll be a troublesome night then." She could already imagine how terrible things will turn out tonight. Jackie already has some issues with her family and now to add up some unwanted snakes makes things even more complicated. "I just hope she doesn't kill her."