Oliver's Substitute Bride (Oliver and Jessica) novel Chapter 96

Lambert knew Jessica's whereabouts from James.

"She should rest quietly to recuperate now."

"She should be in Lambola City. If I buy a plane ticket now, I can arrive there today."

"Lambert, the situation here is already in a mess, so I don't want you to make things worse."

Before Sally could finish her words, Lambert hung up the phone.

Lambert had been looking for Jessica ever since she had left, but he had not heard from her at all. However, he accidentally met James who had scolded Oliver fiercely in front of him. Only then did he realize the seriousness of the matter.

Sally returned to the room and stammered, "Well, Lambert heard that you had something wrong here and rushed over."

Jessica heard and said briefly, "It's okay."

Now that she was unable even to protect herself, she really had no energy and time to meddle in other people's business.

After a while, the hotel staff knocked on the door to deliver the food.

The four of them sat together to have brunch just now. Jessica lost her appetite and really felt very uncomfortable because when she sat there, others had to mind her feelings. Therefore she ate a little seafood porridge and left the table.

After the meal, Sally dragged Martin out.

Only Oliver and Jessica were left in the room.

The man looked at Jessica, who was lying on the bed. He twitched his lips and said tonelessly, "Are you coming back to Birmingham with me today?"

Though he was asking her, in fact, he was requiring her to return to Birmingham.

Jessica didn't look at the man, "I'm not going back with you."

"You can't even guarantee your own safety outside. I don't know what else you'll encounter in the future."

Jessica said coldly, "You are pitying me, aren't you? It's ridiculous. What's the difference between what you do and their deeds?"

Oliver frowned and looked bad. He knew that this time he had really broken Jessica's heart and could not refute but turn around and leave.

Outside in the elevator, Sally immediately told Martin that Lambert was coming to Lambola City.

Martin smiled and said, "He is also not afraid of trouble."

"I'll go to the airport to pick him up. Stop him there first."

"You don't need to stop him in person. Ask Oliver to send someone. Don't worry about that."

"Why are you minding my business?"

"Of course, I have to mind your business because you are unique to me. They are all Williams Family members and will solve these problems. It is a rare opportunity for us to return, so we should go to some parties and enjoy ourselves."

"I don't want to go with you. Go yourself."

"I came all the way to Lambola City. You should play a good host and show me around."

"I want to make it clear that you're Oliver's guest, not mine."

After they walked out of the hotel lobby, the parking attendant next to him came over, "Mr. Deerman, the car has already arrived."

Martin walked to a black car and opened the door of the passenger seat. "Miss Saletta, please."

Sally looked at Martin, getting interested to see what tricks he was going to play.

After getting in the car, Sally said nothing.

The more the car drove near the center of Lambola City, the more familiar she felt about the street sceneries on both sides of the road. She felt an increasing sense of homesickness and melancholy. Ever since she left Lambola City five years ago, she had never returned.

Martin drove through half of Lambola City before stopping at a small restaurant.

Sally noticed that it was a famous restaurant with a time-honored brand called Lan Kwai Fong. She didn't expect this frivolous doctor to be quite knowledgeable of this city. She asked confusedly, "You just had brunch. Are you still hungry?"

"I really felt embarrassed to eat anything just now. We flew here in the middle of the night and didn't have a big meal. It's your treat today."

Sally also missed the taste of food in her hometown. It was just time for lunch and she didn't eat much just now as well. Anyway, she didn't have anything to do. So she decided to kill time by having a meal here, with the pretty doctor.

"Look at the menu first. Order whatever you want. Today it's my turn."

"OK, I will help myself."

Seeing he read the menu seriously, Sally was not sure when he would make a decision. So she stood up and said, "I'll go to the bathroom first."

As soon as Martin saw her leave, he met an acquaintance.

The other party talked to him first, "Mr. Deerman, when did you come back? Why didn't you tell me in advance so that I can give you a welcome party?"

He was Scott, the young master of the famous financial Sander Family in Lambola City. He was famous for his casual and elegant bearing.

Martin smiled and said, "I just arrived. I miss the roast duck in Lan Kwai Fong so I come to have a good meal first."

"Let's go upstairs. It's not suitable for you as it's crowded and noisy here."

Just as Martin was about to refuse, he saw Sally walking towards him. He raised his voice and said, "Okay, but I have a friend with me."

Scott turned around to see Sally and looked into her eyes.

Sally's look turned serious. She didn't expect to see him, her ex here since five years passed. This man was still handsome but much more mature than before.

Scott seemed to be surprised to see her here, too. He was embarrassed for a second, then smiled and said, "Sally, you're back. I haven't seen you for a long time. You're still so beautiful."

Sally tried to suppress her mixed feelings. Facing her ex-boyfriend, she had thought that she could treat him with an open-minded attitude. But the memories flooded back to her.

After all, she had experienced much more in society for a few years and was no longer that simple little girl. Her expression quickly returned to normal. "Mr. Sander, long time no see."

Martin said, "Do you mind if Mr. Sander invites us upstairs for dinner?"

Sally smiled and said, "I don't care. Go as you please."

"Then let's go upstairs." As Scott spoke, he walked ahead to lead them upstairs.

Behind him, Sally and Martin walked side by side. She glared at Martin.

Martin smirked as if it was none of his business. He was so happy that Scott invited him to dinner.

In the private room on the second floor, Scott opened the door of the room. There was only a woman sitting inside. Her small face was as big as a palm and her appearance was exquisite. She was attractive as a movie star.

Seeing that Scott had brought two people in, she got up.

"This is Wendy." Scott introduced her and pointed at Martin and Sally, "They are Sally and Martin."

Wendy smiled and revealed her white teeth. "Hello, there. Nice to meet you."

After greeting each other, they sat down.