Chapter 78 Plotting to Make His Move

So what if Louisa had given Elijah three months? What could he do if she didn't fall for him? If she still couldn't keep her heart in check even at this age, Louisa would be an utterly hopeless case. "If you believe this is going to work, then I guess we'll have to wait and see." Even though the sun had risen by this point, casting its warm light on Louisa's skin, her heart was stone cold. Even in his black shirt and wide-open collar, Elijah looked completely unfazed. It seemed as though even the cold air would duck out of the way once it crossed his path. "And what if you do fall for me?" Elijah asked, leisurely. The sunlight bathed his face with a warm glow and seemed to cling to his long lashes. In his languid eyes, there was an air of absolute confidence in his plan. "That won't be happening," Louisa uttered, turning away. "Oh, hi, Flora." Elijah's words startled Louisa. She turned to see Flora standing right there. Flora had gotten up and combed her graying hair, and