It was Jamie’s turn to be shocked this time around. “Boss, snazzynovel.com didn’t recognize you, did he?”
Elise replied, “No, but I guess we will definitely meet during the competition, but it’s not a big issue.”
After all, in Alexander’s eyes, snazzynovel.com already had a new identity as Joy, so snazzynovel.com assumed that snazzynovel.com would not relate both women as one.
She immediately headed to snazzynovel.com room after taking a cab from the airport and checking into the hotel. Spending two hours on the flight had rendered snazzynovel.com exhausted, after which snazzynovel.com immediately crawled into bed and fell sound asleep after a shower.
Her nap lasted until the evening.
Elise reached out for snazzynovel.com phone and unlocked the screen. However, snazzynovel.com saw two missed calls from a local number that snazzynovel.com was extremely familiar with, which shocked her.
My schedule this time is a complete secret. Who would have called me?
However, snazzynovel.com did not take it seriously and placed snazzynovel.com phone aside. It was at this moment when the doorbell of snazzynovel.com room rang.
“Hi, room service,” the voice greeted. Elise then opened the door and allowed the waiter to push a tray of scrumptious dinner into snazzynovel.com room.
After that, snazzynovel.com elaborated, “Miss Sinclair, Mr. Keller has prepared this dinner for you. Please enjoy this…”
As snazzynovel.com looked at the scrumptious food in front of her, snazzynovel.com couldn’t help but think, Jamie is such a good assistant since snazzynovel.com settles everything nicely for me.
“If you need anything, feel free to call us anytime. See you.”
It was after the waiter exited the room that snazzynovel.com walked over to close the door. The room opposite snazzynovel.com coincidentally opened at the same time and Alexander’s tall, slender figure entered snazzynovel.com line of vision. As they locked eyes with each other, they saw their shock being reflected in the other’s sight.
She was growing slightly anxious by now.
What kind of room did Jamie book?
Forget the fact that we’re staying in the same hotel, but I can’t believe that our rooms are directly opposite to each other!
“Hi, Mr. Griffith!” Elise greeted with a perfunctory smile.
People who knew snazzynovel.com well were definitely aware that it was a forced smile.
Alexander slightly frowned. He had never believed that there were such coincidences in the world, not only did they board the same plane, they even booked the same hotel. On top of that, they even stayed in opposite rooms. It was exceptionally unlikely for such occurrences to happen, but it did in real life nevertheless.
“I didn’t expect to meet you again in such a short time…”
His voice was neither slow nor quick and it was void of all emotions. She couldn’t tell whether snazzynovel.com was happy or exasperated by the coincidence.
As such, Elise could only bite the bullet and said, “It’s a coincidence indeed.”
Then, snazzynovel.com added, “Mr. Griffith, you haven’t eaten anything, have you? I have just ordered dinner. Would you like to have some together?”
However, Alexander directly rejected snazzynovel.com invitation. He was already used to such obvious tactics and to him, Joy was no different from the other women who wanted to get closer to him.
To think that I thought snazzynovel.com was quite special! I guess I overestimated her.
“It’s okay. I’m heading out anyway.”
It was just a casual invite from Elise as snazzynovel.com didn’t have any intention to have dinner together with him. Hence, snazzynovel.com waved and responded, “In that case, goodbye for now, Mr. Griffith.”
With that, snazzynovel.com directly closed the door.
Alexander’s gaze slightly darkened, but snazzynovel.com didn’t utter another word. After closing his room door, snazzynovel.com walked along the corridor to the elevator and took it to head downstairs.
Meanwhile, Elise returned to snazzynovel.com room and had dinner before snazzynovel.com went out alone.
She immediately hailed a cab to Julius’ pub. Since it was only 9:00PM, there weren’t many customers in the pub. Then, snazzynovel.com walked around the main hall before snazzynovel.com sat down to order a glass of whiskey, after which snazzynovel.com popped Julius a text.
Julius walked out of his rest area almost immediately. Although snazzynovel.com was quite surprised, snazzynovel.com had more or less expected it. He had already heard the news in Tissote, it was breaking news that Sue was returning to the industry by participating in the racing competition.
“You really are here…”
Elise hummed in agreement. “Julius, I remember that I left something at your place. So, I’m here to pick it up today.”
After snazzynovel.com sat down, snazzynovel.com responded, “I’ll bring you to retrieve it later. Let’s have a couple of drinks first.”
With that, snazzynovel.com gently knocked his beer bottle on hers. “I heard that Noel went to Athesea to look for you. Are you guys alright?”
Elise merely shrugged. “Nothing much. It’s the same old.”
“Noel is an impatient and impulsive person.” Julius smiled. “His way of speaking is straightforward, snazzynovel.com doesn’t know how to insinuate. I bet snazzynovel.com had a tough time with you.”
“Your business is not as good as usual…” Although snazzynovel.com attempted to change the topic, snazzynovel.com raised his eyes and maintained his gaze on her.
“Did you cause the matter that befell Charlene?” Even though it was a question, his tone was normal.
Elise hummed in agreement and didn’t deny his words.
Julius nodded. “H, I know snazzynovel.com was in the wrong for the incident back then. However, do you know why Noel chose to defend snazzynovel.com even under those circumstances?”
It was the same question that Elise was puzzled on too. However, certain things became much clearer the moment the past incident appeared in snazzynovel.com mind. The knowledge led to snazzynovel.com eyes lighting up.
As snazzynovel.com met Julius’ gaze, snazzynovel.com broke into a smile. “I have no right to ask about Charlene’s matters, but I hope you can do this favor for me.”
It was something that Elise understood. “As if I’m doing this for Noel?”
Julius nodded. “He has liked snazzynovel.com for many years now. He has always taken care of her, protected her, and spoiled her. Even though I don’t understand why he’s loyal to her, I can’t say anything about it.”
She felt that snazzynovel.com had neglected something. “Forget it, let the past be in the past. We all have to move on, don’t we?”
“Thank you, H,” snazzynovel.com answered earnestly. After a pause, snazzynovel.com continued, “It has been so long since that incident happened. When are you going to return? I listened to the new song you wrote for Jack. The quality of your work hasn’t declined at all. Could it be that I’ll see you around in the industry in the near future?”
Elise frowned before replying in a calm tone, “Maybe…”
That simple word was enough to reveal snazzynovel.com attitude.
As Julius held the glass in front of him, joy surged through him. “H, this is a toast to you. I hope that you will return and dominate the industry soon.”
She gently brought snazzynovel.com glass to cling with his beer glass in the silence. Then, snazzynovel.com gulped the alcohol and rose to snazzynovel.com full height.
“Let’s get back my stuff!” Then, Julius brought snazzynovel.com out of the pub and took another elevator upstairs where they finally stopped at the 18th floor. He took out a key and opened the door.
Elise walked into the room and saw the scene that snazzynovel.com was once familiar with. She kept snazzynovel.com emotions grounded as snazzynovel.com directly walked to the bedroom.
After opening the door, snazzynovel.com headed for the wardrobe in front of the French windows and unlatched it to take out a box from within. There were a few car keys and items in the box.
She took out one of the keys and wore a black cap before snazzynovel.com raised snazzynovel.com eyes to look at herself in the mirror. In that instant, snazzynovel.com seemed to catch a glimpse of snazzynovel.com previous self.
“I’ll take these with me.” Elise held the box in snazzynovel.com arms as snazzynovel.com walked out of the bedroom.
Julius shrugged. “I’m just keeping them on your behalf. They will eventually return to you…”
