Chapter 92

"Spill it. Why'd you really come find me today?" After being besties this long, if she still couldn't read this girl's little schemes, she'd seriously need a refund on their friendship. Justine gave an awkward chuckle, looking all innocent. "Babe, it's Gregory's birthday coming up. I want you to come with me." "Nope." Elizabeth shot it down instantly, not even blinking. Justine gave her best pitiful look. "Come on, babe, for me? It's a big event. The Prescott family's one of the Big Four—great place to make connections. And you and Alexander..." "There's no 'me and Alexander.' Besides, his mom probably wants to strangle me. I'd rather not walk into her line of fire." Elizabeth was always straight-talking. She had zero interest in kissing up to anyone who didn't like her. And really, it wasn't like she and Alexander were a thing. If they ever did get married one day, sure, she'd play the perfect daughter-in-law. But for now? Nah. Justine knew her bestie's temper all too well. Still, for