Miley, however, preferred to stay closer to home.
Ellie wasn’t able to convince her daughter, so she left some funds for Miley to establish herself professionally in Seamarsh in hopes Miley would eventually choose to venture abroad.
That assumption had proven wrong. Several years had passed, and Miley had made it clear that she intended to stay in Seamarsh indefinitely.
While her parents respected her decision, they couldn’t ignore the fact that she was getting older and still had no significant other in her life.
Concerned that Miley might face difficulties on her own in Seamarsh, Ellie and Judd took time off their busy schedules to travel there with the sole purpose of finding her a suitable boyfriend.
Miley quickly masked her shock and rejected the idea outright.
“Dad, Mom, Neville and I are merely business partners. While he’s undoubtedly accomplished, he’s not my type.”
Her words belied her true feelings.
Neville was, in fact, exactly her type, but his playboy reputation was a deal-breaker for her.
Exchanging uncertain glances, Ellie and Judd were at a loss what to do next.
Neville, however, seized the moment.
“I believe I could make an effort to form a more personal relationship with Miley,” he said, locking eyes with her.
Miley interpreted his smile as sinister.
She lowered her voice, cautioning him, “Don’t toy with me His eyebrows arched subtly, and his tone turned solemn.
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Sensing an opening, Ellie jumped in.
“Miley, since you already have a working relationship with Neville, you know what kind of person he is. Perhaps you should consider giving him a chance so you could get to know him better. Men of his caliber are few and far between.”
Miley was tempted to object, but the resolute look in her mother’s eyes gave her pause. She thought her relentless refusal would make things worse.
It was their first meal together in a long while and she didn’t want this dinner with her parents to end in a squabble.
“Let’s just eat for now. I’m hungry.”
Relieved, Ellie also decided not to press the issue. She signaled the waiter to serve the meal.
Throughout dinner, Neville was the picture of decorum, answering Ellie and Judd’s queries with poise and patience.
Miley, however, was preoccupied, puzzling over Neville’s true intentions.
As the meal concluded, Miley seized the opportunity to remind Neville, “Aren’t you swamped with company matters?”