My Great Escape Led Me to You (Emily Blair) novel Chapter 518

Emily offered a gentle smile and said, “A gift isn’t complete without well-wishes. So, here’s to both of you—may your love last a lifetime, and may you always find happiness together.”

She met Andrew Lane’s eyes as she spoke, and when she finished, she added, her tone layered with meaning, “I hope you haven’t forgotten our little promise, Mr. Lane.”

For a brief moment, Isabella Austin’s smile faltered, but she quickly recovered, her voice warm and curious. “Oh? And what promise did you and Andrew make, Emily?”

Emily’s lips curled into a secretive grin. “Why not ask Mr. Lane yourself, Mrs. Lane? If he doesn’t want to tell you, I’m afraid there’s nothing I can do.”

Isabella’s lips tightened as she drew in a breath, forcing a smile. “It’s fine. I trust Andrew to know where the boundaries are. I won’t pry.”

Emily raised her brows and nodded, her tone half-mocking, half-sincere. “You two really do have quite the relationship.”

“Emily,” Andrew cut in, his voice abrupt.

She looked at him. “Yes?”

His tone was cool and composed, almost frosty. “Grandfather’s waiting for you in the study.”

Emily nodded. “Alright. I’ll be right there.”

She turned to Tristan Davis. “Let’s go.”

Tristan’s eyes lit up, his lips lifting in a quick smile. “Sure, I’ll go with you.”

Andrew’s brows drew together, his dark gaze flicking to Tristan with a hint of chill. “He’s not coming.”

Tristan’s expression soured instantly as he glared at Andrew, cold and unyielding.

The two men locked eyes across the room, sparks practically flying between them.

Emily arched a brow. “Why not? He’s not a stranger.”

Andrew’s frown deepened. “Are you letting romance rot your brain?”

Emily glanced at her, then turned to Andrew. “Would you like to come with us, Mrs. Lane?”

Isabella suppressed a cold laugh, about to say that as a member of the Lane family, of course she could go. But before she could speak, Andrew interrupted. “You don’t need to join us.”

Isabella’s eyes flashed with a quick, dark glimmer. She started to protest, but then forced a smile. “Alright, then. Dennis and I will wait out here.”

Suddenly, Dennis broke free of Isabella’s grasp and ran up to Andrew, throwing his arms around his father’s leg. “Dad, can I come too? Please?”

Andrew refused with barely a pause. “No. Stay with your mother and wait outside.”

“Why not? Is it because of that mean lady? Dad, why are you taking her side? I don’t like her!”

Dennis scowled, directing all his anger at Emily.

Andrew’s frown deepened, his tone stern. “Dennis Lane.”