Julian Allen nodded enthusiastically at her, and though more reserved than Julian, Thomas Churchill's eyes were also calmly assessing Elly Campbell.
Composed and measured in her approach, and holding a respectable job, she seemed to match well with James. Lacking the petty airs of ordinary girls, she appeared quite suitable to be a Churchill daughter-in-law.
From his parents' expressions, James could read their satisfaction.
He had said, his judgment was never poor, and Elly was liked wherever she went.
James's gaze at Elly always inadvertently revealed a hint of indulgence and affection, but she remained oblivious.
Meanwhile, another person could no longer bear it and strode toward her with a stern face, holding a wine glass.
The more he saw Elly's smile, the more it irritated him, the anger suppressed all night felt ready to erupt at any moment.
The intensity of James's stare at Elly was obvious, and as a man, he couldn't misinterpret what such a look signified.
