Chapter 24

Henrietta started introducing excitedly, "Alexander, I just went out for tea, and when I was waiting for the car, some young guy ran into me and knocked me down. My foot still hurts! Luckily, this young lady happened to pass by and helped me... Alexander, you really should thank her properly." Sophia gave Alexander a shy look and spoke in a syrupy tone, "Oh, Mrs. Perkins, you're being too polite! Just call me Sophie. What a coincidence—Mr. Perkins and I already know each other. What are the odds!" "Yes, exactly! Fate really brought us together!" Henrietta beamed. "Alexander, I really like Sophie—she talks so nicely, looks beautiful, and has such a gentle temper!" Alexander's face didn't show a hint of emotion. He simply helped Henrietta sit down and muttered a flat, "Thank you, Miss Rivers." "Alexander, aren't you going to invite Sophie in to sit for a bit?" Henrietta chimed in again, clearly not giving up. "She really helped me out just now!" "It's late," Alexander replied, his face c