Go After My Ex-wife novel Chapter 77

“Jerk,” Belle cursed him. He actually knew that her mother had a kidney disease. Of course he could know everything if wanted to. This hospital was under the Harvey Corp, even the director would be changed if he annoyed Calvin.

When Hudson was being treated in the hospital, it was rumored that Calvin was not satisfied with their treatment plan and immediately fired the Director of the hospital. Calvin hated her to the core. She really could not afford to offend him for the sake of her mother.

Belle could no anything about it.

As soon as Calvin drove into the Harvey Manor, he saw the butler standing at the pathway entrance to Fragrance Garden, anxiously looking around. When he saw his car, his eyes lit up and he greeted him with a smile.

"Young Master, you're finally back!" The butler was beaming with joy.

Calvin's eyes darkened and he walked straight past him towards the Fragrance Garden.

The large ornate living room had obviously been deliberately decorated for Mayor Johnson's arrival. The entire house, including the living room, it had been cleaned and the house was immaculate.

Several servants stood aside quietly, waiting for orders.

From time to time there was laughter could be heard.

Tristan, dressed in an expensive suit and gold-rimmed glasses, was sitting in the main seat. He was about 50 years old and was a smart and capable man with a rosy complexion and a beer belly. He was talking and laughing with Paige from time to time.

Jennifer Baxter, Tristan's wife, dressed in a fashionable and elegant outfit. Her facial features were very similar to Lexie's. From time to time, she would laugh along with them. Lexie was sitting next to Paige, occasionally flattering and pleasing Paige, who was all smiling.

They were chatting and laughing in the living room. It was a joyful atmosphere.

As Calvin walked in, Lexie stood up and came over him with a bright smile, “Calvin, we are here waiting for you.”

At this, Paige stood up with a smile.

Calvin shook off Lexie’s hands and said in a soft voice, “Lexie, everyone is here watching, go back and have a seat.”

“It is okay, they are my parents,” Lexie looked at Calvin with a sweet smile.

Seeing her bright smile, Calvin thought of Belle’s pale face and scarlet eyes, sad face, for no reason, he got annoyed.

“Lexie, Calvin has been back from work, he must be tires, so leave him alone, you should be considerate.” Jennifer said to Lexie with a doting voice.

“It is okay, Mom.” Lexie said to her mother and pouted at Calvin.

“Calvin, greet Mayor Johnson.” Paige reminded Calvin.

At this point, Calvin came back to his sense, put on a polite smile, and sat down on the sofa, with Lexie next to him.

"Uncle, Auntie, nice to meet you!" He spoke softly, very polite but at the same time, he kept a certain distance.

Tristan was slightly surprised as he sat upright with a magisterial presence, but the young man in front of him was no less imposing!

He sat calmly and was composed, with his head slightly raised. He picked up his cup of tea from the table and took a sip. When Tristan asked him questions, he looked up at him politely and answered him calmly. Even though he had experienced many weird things in officialdom, he still could not read him. His eyes were calm, deep, but not completely clear, and even mixed with a hint of unpredictability in them.

He was very courteous to the elders, but he didn't flatter them too much. He was neither humble nor arrogant. He spoke with respect, just like how someone from the younger generation should, not overly coquettish but also not to be underestimated either.

On the other hand, his daughter, Lexie, was completely intoxicated. Her eyes were full of infatuation and love for him. She looked like she was drunk in love. However, seeing that Calvin was not interested in her, his heart sank.

"Calvin, you are the young talent and pride of our A City. We, as government servants, are proud of you!" Tristan cleared his voice and complimented Calvin. He was obviously praising Calvin, but also implicitly highlighting his role as the Mayor to remind Calvin not to let his daughter down. He was a man of honor, and his daughter was not easy to be bullied.

Calvin took another sip of tea and said with a faint smile, "Uncle, you're flattering me. I am just carrying the torch for my family. I'm not worth mentioning. I am not like Uncle, who's in the officialdom. You get whatever you want and everyone respects you. Now, that's really something.

Tristan's eyelid twitched. Calvin's words seemed very respectful, but he felt that it didn't sound quite right. He was there to talk about his daughter's marriage, not to compare his status with that of Calvin. He deliberately highlighted his identity for fear that Calvin would snub his precious daughter. However, Calvin went along with him and kept complimenting him while demeaning himself to the point of worthlessness.

What was the meaning behind his words? Did he mean that he was not good enough to marry Lexie?

Although he was a bit displeased, Calvin didn't say anything explicitly. He was so experienced that he didn't change his expression. He laughed and praised loudly, "You indeed have a bright future ahead of you. You're still so young yet you talk with a high level of thought."

"Thank you Mayor Johnson for the compliments. When Paige heard Mayor Johnson repeatedly praising Calvin, she grinned from ear to ear and answered, "Now that Calvin is back and it's getting late, let's have dinner first. We will discuss their marriage after dinner."

"Sounds good," Jennifer echoed with a smile.

Soon, everyone was all smiling and standing up.

Calvin smiled in response and stood up as well. Lexie clung onto Calvin as she took his arm. They all headed towards the dining room.

The servants were busy preparing dinner in an orderly manner, and all of them were cautious. There was a sumptuous dinner served on the long wooden table. In a friendly atmosphere, the two families began to dine happily.

"You guys take your time. I'm going upstairs first," Calvin said politely as he excused himself after taking a couple of bites. A servant handed him a hot towel. He accepted it, wiped his mouth, and stood up.

"Calvin, why are you eating so little? You should stay and eat more," Lexie quickly grabbed hold of Calvin's hand and said anxiously.

"It's okay. I'm already full, Calvin slightly pursed his thin lips and smiled gently. He was gentle and polite, "Lexie, you should stay and accompany your parents. I have something to do and have to excuse myself first."

Tristan's eyes darkened, and his face was calm. He quietly picked up a fish and put it on his plate, but his eyes were on Calvin, and he slowly spoke out,

"Calvin, you must know why we are here today. I know that there are a lot of things going on in your company, but since you're home, it means that those things can wait, right? Tristan said as he put the fish into his mouth. His lips moved slightly. After a while, he politely spat out the fishbone onto his plate. He gently bit a few times, swallowed the fish, and stretched out his hand. He continued, "Of course, this marriage is between you and Lexie, and we as her parents cannot say much about it. However, you should know that she is our only daughter and we are somehow not at ease until we are certain that you are right for her. Please understand our feelings as her parents."

The servant, who was standing aside, hurriedly handed him a warm towel. Tristan took the towel, wiped his mouth, and placed it lightly on the plate on the table. He laughed and then stood up immediately.

All the movements were elegant, noble, perfect, and impeccable. His nobility was unparalleled.

The room was so quiet that even the sound of a pin falling on the ground could be heard.

Everyone's eyes fell on the fish bones on his plate. A small fish, which only took a few seconds, was spat out of his mouth. It was the complete skeleton of the fish, not a single bone was missing. Everyone was stunned at once.

All his actions were captured by Calvin's eyes. His eyes were dark and inexplicable, but his heart was very conflicted. He had a complicated indescribable feeling. His thoughts were unusual, and his smile was stiff.

"Yes, Mayor Johnson is here today to discuss your marriage. Calvin, you can't leave tonight. Anything important has to be put on hold. Your marriage is something that we have to discuss thoroughly. This is a life-changing event. You can't be sloppy," Paige smiled and quickly stood up as she tried to calm the situation.

"Fine," Calvin's eyes flashed with irritation. After thinking for a while, he replied quickly.

The magnificent, gleaming chandelier in the living room was transforming into a colored aperture on the beautifully sculpted ceiling, shimmering and refracting the light, bringing a smooth, soft, perpetual glow of warmth and peace to the entire living room.

Calvin sat on the couch as he sipped on a cup of tea. The soft light made his attractive face appear even more handsome and charming. He was wearing an expensive hand-made suit, which made him look noble. He sat quietly and calmly.

"Calvin, you and Lexie aren't getting any younger and the two of you have been together for a few years. Since we are here today, it's time to talk about your marriage!" Tristan brought up the topic when he saw that Calvin still had no intention of speaking up after sipping on his tea.

After taking another sip of tea, Calvin slightly frowned and asked, "Uncle, I've already made it clear to Lexie last time. I wonder what your opinion is."

Jennifer, who was at the side, pulled a long face and said to Paige with some displeasure, "Paige, our Lexie, who is well-educated and polite, is a noble lady from a famous family. No matter what, the Harvey family can't treat her unfairly. How can she not be recorded in the family tree and be acknowledged as one of your family members after their marriage? You know, we are all respectable people. Even if we don't care about it, if word gets out, we will still be ashamed."

Jennifer was agitated. Lexie was their only daughter and because her husband was a government official. They had to take care of his image. However, she could not take things too far. She already thought that her daughter was at a disadvantage if she married Calvin because this was his second marriage. However, she could not do anything as her daughter was infatuated with him. Besides, her daughter was more than capable of being married to Calvin as the first wife, but now it turned out that Calvin would marry her with her status as a concubine. She couldn't get over it in her heart, not to mention how the world might perceive them.