No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 1274

An invitation to a private dinner with the Vice President was a great honor.

"Mr. Vice President," Ian said respectfully, "how is Major Ellington's recovery?"

"Mansfield is recovering very well," Garth replied, his tone filled with relief. "I'm inviting you both to thank you in person. My duties prevent me from traveling to Ashford City, so Ian, I'll need to ask you to bring Eleanor here."

"Of course," Ian said in a low voice. "Eleanor and I will be there on time."

"Excellent, it's settled then. I'll notify Eleanor myself." Garth paused, his tone softening slightly. "Ian, I won't interfere in your personal lives, but both you and Eleanor were crucial to Mansfield's recovery."

About ten minutes later, Eleanor, who was upstairs, also received a personal invitation from Garth, which she naturally accepted.

Not long after she hung up, a text from Ian came through. [I'll have my mom look after Evelyn in three days. We'll leave for Kingston together.]

Eleanor replied with a simple, [Okay.]

For the next two days, Eleanor returned to her routine, juggling her life between the lab and picking up her daughter.

The third day arrived quickly. Ian came early to pick up Evelyn, as his private jet was scheduled to depart at ten.

Eleanor had packed a few simple outfits into a suitcase. At eight-thirty, she was in Ian's car, on the way to the airport.

Gavin was driving. In the back seat, Eleanor and Ian sat in silence, each lost in their own thoughts.

Eleanor, however, kept glancing down at her phone as messages came in. She was wearing light makeup today, and her complexion was radiant. She was clearly looking forward to the trip to Kingston.

It seemed this trip was for more than just a thank-you dinner. She was probably going to formally meet her boyfriend's family.

Ian averted his eyes and stared out the window.

The heavy atmosphere in the car was palpable even to Gavin, who glanced back. "Mr. Goodwin, would you like some music?"

"Hm," Ian grunted distractedly.

Gavin immediately put on the soft instrumental music his boss usually listened to, hoping to ease the tension.

Eleanor remained in high spirits. The soothing music relaxed her nerves, and she too turned to look out the window, her mind drifting elsewhere.

Ian glanced at her several times. Her beautiful profile was framed by long, fanning lashes. Her eyes sparkled, and the corners of her lips were slightly turned up, as if she were lost in a pleasant thought.

His chest tightened. Trying to sound offhand, he asked, "How's Major Ellington doing now?"

Eleanor turned to him, her eyes shining with relief. "Quite good. He's already been discharged from the hospital."

Seeing her genuinely happy for another man, Ian dropped his gaze, letting his eyes give nothing away. "That's good."

They arrived at the airport and quickly went through boarding procedures. The plane took off smoothly. The spacious and comfortable private jet was indeed quiet and pleasant.

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