Chapter 499 - CHANGE OF PLANS: PART VI

Jackie and Steven were left to continue explaining things to each other, but Steven was not interested to know how things transpired and what the snake showed to cause the girl to be like this. 

"Jackie, what made you think I'll even like her?" Steven demanded as he really couldn't understand how such a brilliant girl like her could easily be fooled. 

"I'm sorry, I just felt since, you know…" Jackie couldn't explain things properly, but it wasn't hard to understand what she was trying to say. 

Steven didn't even bother asking further because he felt sorry for the girl. Was it because he has always pushed their marriage and the fact she always postponed it made her feel insecure that he might not stay by her side?

"Jackie, I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I should have not pressured you before, I'm really sorry and I hope you can still forgive me."

Jackie got up from her seat and embraced the man from behind, she did so just to hide her teary eyes and said, "Steven, I love you so much and I hope you can always be this patient with me." 

"Ha- do I even have a choice. Your childishness will never change, not until you have some responsibilities in your hand." 

"I know, I promise I'll not only be a good wife, but also a good mother." 

"Good, so throw all those ridiculous ideas in your head." 

"I see you made up." 

Elizabeth returned with their drinks and dessert. Steven got up and offered his assistance as he took the tray away from the girl and continued carrying it to their table. 

"Babes, I'm really sorry for everything." Jackie pleaded for forgiveness again for troubling the girl. It must have been a headache for her, especially since she just recovered. 

"Don't worry, some drama is sometimes good." 

Steven sat on his chair and was a bit hesitant to say what he had to say, but it caught Elizabeth attention as she asked. "Is something wrong?"

"Jackie never mentioned who you are, but she did mention we met before. Seeing that I'm seeing a preferred image of a person whom I've met before made me think of who you are." 

"Oh?" 

"If I may be so bold, you are the daughter of Lord Knightley aren't you. Since Jackie called you Liz, meaning your Elizabeth Knightley?" 

"I'm impressed, so please take care of my best friend." 

Steven didn't know whether the girl was asking him nicely or threatening him. Of course he'll take care of the girl so well that he'll not let anything bad happen to her. Not only is he afraid of her brother, but to find out she is the one and only best friend of the European King's daughter made things even worse for him. 

"So, what's your plan later Jackie?" 

"Nothing, we'll just have dinner. I can't be bothered to educate unwanted guests anyways." 

Jackie has actually explained to Elizabeth that the snake's family was not invited. But, a certain mother snake couldn't let such an opportunity slide and not be in a gathering. Since their father threatened them by not attending, Jackie and her brothers had no choice but to comply with the man's request. 

One of the biggest reasons why they didn't want the snake to be there was because of the girl. Since they are aware of her condition, they really don't want her to meet anyone that will affect her state of mind. 

Since, not a lot of people know who she is. Even Jackie's father does not know only her mother knows of the girl's identity. All they know is that she is a scholar of Elder Chief Zhao and nothing more. Since, she has always kept the same identity as an excuse. 

"But, babes, will you be fine?" 

Elizabeth smiled as she put down her drink, "Don't worry about me, I'm quite curious about how this snake actually fooled someone like you." 

��She just like her mother, she was able to fool my father into getting a divorce with my mother. Mother and father normally don't see eye to eye, but at least they never fought to the point they'll get a divorce. It was all thanks to that b*tch, that father had such audacity to…"

"Jackie, calm down." Steven grabs hold of the girl's hand to comfort her.

You see, for Jackie, she thinks her parents are dead. Since they were never there when they were growing up. The fact, it was their grandparents who raised them, but were also arrogant and let's just say they think crazy as well. 

Once Jackie's elder brother reached the right age, he decided to leave their household along with his siblings and raised them. He couldn't let anyone take care of them…

"Anyways, we better get ready." Elizabeth said, as she finished the last piece of dessert. 

Jackie and Steven went their separate ways, so did Elizabeth. Jackie actually wished for the girl to stay with her, but for the girl's safety she needed to stay in their own house. 

Of course, the girl has a house in the State as well. Like, a couple of houses to be precises.. 

When they arrived at the estate, only the head butler and headmaid came out to greet the girl. 

"Young Miss, welcome home." The head butler welcomed the girl as he took her bag away from her. 

"Thank you." 

Elizabeth is interested in the modern yet minimalist design house. It was mainly in the shade of black and white. The house was formerly owned by a talented architect, but passed away after a year he finished constructing the house. Thus, making them the owner since Lady Zhao really likes the man's work when it comes to designing houses. 

"Young Miss, is there something wrong?" Sam asked, seeing the girl has not made any step further after stepping inside the house. 

"Nothing, it's just… I realize it's been a while since I was here."

"It has been a while indeed." Those were her parting words to everyone as she headed upstairs to her room to rest. Since she only has a couple hours before she'll be dining with Jackie and Steven's family.

Whilst Elizabeth was resting in her room, she suddenly thought of someone whom she never expected would come into mind. She grabbed her phone and started sending a message. 

A minute or two later, she finally received a reply. However, what she received was not to her expectation. 

President Chen: [Young Princess, I'm doing good. I'll be away for a while.]

Elizabeth already knew who replied the message meaning the man was out on his search. Still, she was curious about one thing and wished to know the answer right away. 

Elizabeth: [Are you feeling better? How was your result?]

President Chen: [Ah, I'm not sure… I'll find out soon.]

Hmm, does that mean the man has not yet got the result from Liu Lingxin. Since President Chen does not know the answer, she decided to ask the man who helped her instead. She sent him a message with hopes of a reply soon. But, seeing how late it was already, she already expected the man won't reply any time soon.