Filed to story: The Regretful Billionaire: An Unpredicted Reunion
“I thought I was clear enough,” Eustace said, looking at Danika stoically.
At that moment, Danika felt a chill in her heart.
“You mean to say you don’t like me at all?” she asked.
He nodded without hesitation, although it sent a stab of pain through him.He tried hard to suppress it so that no one would notice.
Although they were alone in the living room at the moment, Eustace knew that many people were secretly watching them.He didn’t want to show any unusual behavior or want Danika to be targeted because of him.
Although his previous affection for her was due to psychological reasons, they used to be married.
He didn’t hate her; he just didn’t want to be involved with her anymore.
Danika stared at Eustace, trying to find any trace of emotion that showed he was lying, but there was none.
He genuinely meant what he had said.
Danika wasn’t stubborn.
If Eustace hadn’t insisted, she wouldn’t have considered reconciling with him.
Since he had changed his mind, she had nothing to say to him.
It would be better that way—they should’ve gone their separate ways since their divorce.
Taking a deep breath, she forced a smile.
“Okay, remember that you’re the one who said it.”
She hoped he would keep his word.
Even if he came to her again, she wouldn’t give him another chance.
When Danika turned around and left, Eustace didn’t follow her.He just watched her leave with a frown on his face.
In the living room, the head of the Quincey family called her over, and Danika didn’t refuse his request.
Since she was there, she had to pay her respects to him.
When she reached the study, Danika saw an elderly man whose hair had all turned white.
Although his face was covered in wrinkles, he still exuded a sense of majesty.
He was Zeke Quincey, the current head of the Quincey family.
Just the mere utterance of his name was sufficient to make outsiders shudder, which was a testament to how powerful he was.
“Hello, Mr.Quincey.I’m Danika,” she greeted him calmly.
She wasn’t afraid of him, and it wasn’t just because she was a part of the Zellwegers—she had never been afraid of anyone since she was young.
Zeke nodded back at her expressionlessly.
“Miss Zellweger, is your father doing well?”
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Zeke suddenly talked about Eustace.
“I heard you were once married to Eustace?”
“Yes, it was a long time ago.We have been divorced for a long time, ” Danika answered, not knowing why he asked about this.
That Girl Is Something Else
Zeke nodded. Without warning, his tone turned sharp as he said, “Since you’ve divorced, it means you’re not meant to be together.It’s better to keep your distance from each other in the future.”
“Mr.Quincey, this is a matter between Eustace and me.You’re interfering too much.”
She was already angry with Eustace.
Hence, hearing Zeke say that only made her more furious.
“Eustace is a good kid.He is a capable person who knows his limits.I have high hopes for him, and I don’t want him to be disturbed.”
Zeke was not upset by Danika’s angry rebuttal.
If a few words from a young person could anger a person of his age, he would have learned nothing during all the time he had lived.
While Danika didn’t understand the relationship between Eustace and the Quinceys, she understood what Zeke meant.He was telling her that she was not worthy of Eustace.It made sense to her as the Quinceys were at the top of the Ten Elites in Bardoff City while the Zellwegers lagged.
Hence, it was expected that he would look down on her family.
Nonetheless, she found it strange that he alluded that Eustace would inherit the Quinceys.
Danika figured that the possibility of that was minuscule unless Zeke had gone crazy.
“I understand what you are saying.Don’t worry.I’m not a person who bothers others.”
The implication of her words was clear.
If Eustace didn’t like her, she wouldn’t pester him.
On the contrary, if Eustace liked her, she wouldn’t give up just because of Zeke’s warning.It made Zeke take a second look at her.He suddenly found her rather charming.
“You really are something, and I like that about you.I have several grandsons, all of whom are handsome and well- behaved.Would you like to consider any of them?”
It was rare for him to be satisfied with a young person.
Thus, Zeke wanted to make her a part of the Quinceys.
While he wouldn’t expect her to do anything for the family, at least she wouldn’t cause them trouble.
Danika stifled her laughter.
She had just told him she wouldn’t bother Eustace, yet Zeke asked her to consider other members of the Quinceys.She really couldn’t understand what went on in that old brain of his.
“Thank you for your kind offer.Unfortunately, the Quinceys are uncharted territory that I’m not worthy of trespassing.”With a smile, she outright refused his offer.It didn’t infuriate Zeke.
“There’s no hurry.You can take your time to think about it.”
Danika wanted to tell him she wouldn’t consider it even if she had more time.
However, she ended up keeping quiet.
Perhaps he was joking around, and there was no benefit in offending him.
With that thought in mind, she stopped herself from saying more.Having said all that he wanted, Zeke waved her away.
“Send my regards to your father.”
“Alright, I’ll take my leave now.Please take care of yourself, Mr.Quincey.”
With that, Danika turned around and left Zeke’s study without looking back.
After he left, an elderly man walked out of the darkness and patted Zeke on the back, saying, “Mr.Quincey, she’s just a young member of the Zellwegers.There’s no need for you to personally meet her.”
“That girl is something else.”
Zeke had seen many people and could tell at a glance that Danika was not ordinary.The old butler looked in the direction Danika had left and shook his head.
“She’s just a youngster who doesn’t understand proper etiquette and basic manners.You’re giving her too much credit.”
“Perhaps that is true, but I hope she’s not ordinary,” Zeke said.
Frowning, Zeke asked the butler, “Do you think Eustace’s feelings for her are?”
“I can’t tell for sure.It seems like he doesn’t have any feelings for her now.However, according to the information we’ve gathered, he did like Danika a lot before.”
That information was not hard to gain as many people in Parrington knew about it.
They’re Still Too Inexperienced
After a moment of silence, Zeke smiled and said, “This can only mean that either he was putting on an act in the past or the act is happening now.”
The butler thought for a while before expressing his opinion.
“I think he was pretending before.Perhaps he never really liked Danika and was only clinging to her because he knew she was the daughter of the Zellwegers.Now that he is part of the Quinceys, he must feel that he is out of her league, so there’s no need to pretend anymore.”
There were many people like that who only cared about their own interests and benefits.It didn’t matter to them whether they liked what they were doing or the people they were associated with.His butler’s suggestion made sense to Zeke.
“Keep an eye on him,” Zeke instructed.
“Whether he is pretending or not, it will become clear over time.”
“But sir, why do you insist on bringing back those Quinceys who are outsiders? Are you really planning to hand over the Quincey family to them?”
The butler was confused.He had been with Zeke for many years and thought he understood him well.
However, he could not understand the decision he had made.Zeke chuckled lightly.