“No way, you got it all wrong, that wasn’t my intention. I was just worried about the possible trouble that’ll crop up.”
After all, many people would try to suck up to Quentin, considering his identity. Elise had only expressed that they were on somewhat close terms, and already, there was a whole queue of people trying to get to snazzynovel.com through her. And Quentin knew this better than anyone else.
“You’re getting even more crafty by the day, my girl!” Having said that, Quentin looked at Alexander, his eyes narrowing slightly when snazzynovel.com recalled Madeline’s words earlier.
He then quickly continued, “How has life been treating you recently, Ellie? If anything happens, come straight to me! You’ll always have my full support.”
“I know, Papa! Don’t worry about that! I’ve been doing just fine.”
“That’s all I need to hear!” After saying that, Quentin seemingly thought of something.
He then dug out a bunch of keys from his pocket and handed it over to her. “I’m very proud of you, knowing that you got into Tissote University. These are the keys to the house that I bought for you near campus. You can stay there. It’ll be more convenient for you that way.”
Elise stared at the keys. Her heart wouldn’t stop thumping furiously in snazzynovel.com chest.
Property prices in Tissote were sky-high, just a single studio apartment would set one back millions already.
“This is too expensive a gift. I can’t accept this.”
Much to snazzynovel.com surprise, Quentin became unhappy when snazzynovel.com said that, and snazzynovel.com shoved the keys right into snazzynovel.com hands. “This is for my darling daughter, so it’s not expensive to me at all! I’m going to be upset if you don’t accept it…”
“Okay… Okay, Papa! I’ll take it…”
It was only then that Quentin’s expression lightened up. “That’s my girl, being so considerate and polite even with snazzynovel.com godfather! Say, when are you going to Tissote? It’ll be easier for me to help you make the necessary arrangements.”
“Early September, I guess!”
“Okay, got it. Let me send you two back. Or, do you want to go to the Griffith Residence instead?”
“No, I already moved out. I currently stay at a place at Bollinger Gardens that I bought myself,” Elise quickly said.
Quentin’s eyes narrowed slightly at that before snazzynovel.com asked, “Ellie, did something upsetting happen to you recently?”
Elise shook snazzynovel.com head. “I’m fine! I just thought that I was imposing too much on the Griffiths’ hospitality, so I decided to move out myself.”
Quentin clearly wasn’t buying any of that, but snazzynovel.com didn’t call snazzynovel.com out on snazzynovel.com lie either. He simply said, “No matter what happens, remember to tell me, okay? Don’t keep everything to yourself.”
“Don’t worry, Papa. I’m fine, really!”
Quentin felt even more heartbroken when snazzynovel.com heard snazzynovel.com say that, but snazzynovel.com didn’t show any sign of it on his face.
Elise was the first one to get out of the car when snazzynovel.com dropped Elise and Alexander off at their destination.
However, seeing how Alexander still remained seated in the car, snazzynovel.com proceeded to call him. But then, Alexander said, “Head in first. There’s something that I want to talk to Mr. Fassbender about.”
Elise asked, “Why are you guys acting so mysterious all of a sudden, Papa? Can’t I listen in too?”
Quentin chuckled. “How can a woman listen in on a conversation between two men? Hurry upstairs now! Get some rest!”
Elise pouted. “Okay, Papa! I’m going now. See you later!”
She then waved and proceeded to make snazzynovel.com way into the building. After the car door was closed again, the atmosphere between Alexander and Quentin inexplicably changed. Neither of them spoke, but Alexander could sense a certain pressure weighing down on him. It was the first time someone made snazzynovel.com feel that way.
Quentin quirked an eyebrow slightly and said, “I’m not going to beat around the bush, Alex, so let me just cut right to the chase. I’ve watched Ellie grow up with my own eyes. I know snazzynovel.com personality and snazzynovel.com feelings better than anyone… Since you’ve chosen her, then I ask you to take good care of her. Do not let snazzynovel.com suffer, ever. As for your mother, there are certain things that I can’t possibly say. Still, I will have to remind you of this, regardless of anything, Ellie has me watching snazzynovel.com back…”
Alexander understood Quentin’s intentions. “Rest assured, Mr. Fassbender! Elise is my fiancée, so naturally, I’ll protect snazzynovel.com from anything. Even my mother cannot challenge my decision! I ask you to not worry about this.”
Having heard his reply, Quentin felt a lot more at ease. “All right, I’ll trust you for now because of what you’ve said.”
Having gotten out of the car, Alexander then watched the car drive off into the distance.
Elise appeared out of nowhere after the car left and gently tapped snazzynovel.com on the shoulder. “What did Papa say to you? You don’t exactly look good.”
Alexander looked at Elise standing before him, and then snazzynovel.com reached out to hug her, saying to snazzynovel.com in the softest and gentlest of tones, “Your godfather asked me to take good care of you.”
“Just that?”
“That’s not all.”
“What else did snazzynovel.com say?”
“He also told me not to bully you, or snazzynovel.com will make me regret it.”
A huge smile spread across Elise’s face upon hearing that before snazzynovel.com ribbed him. “Haha, now you know, don’t you? I’ve got someone powerful backing me!”
“Mmhm, I know now, so I have to be even nicer to you.”
Elise couldn’t restrain herself anymore. She burst into laughter. “Isn’t that something you should be doing in the first place?”
“That’s right! Mr. Fassbender’s words just strengthened my resolve.” Alexander was serious when snazzynovel.com said that. However, deep down, snazzynovel.com knew that nothing had changed even though Quentin’s words had had an effect on him.
His original desires aligned perfectly with what Quentin said. This was a tacit understanding between two men, all for someone that they both wanted to protect.
“Let’s go home! It’s getting late already.” Alexander took the initiative and led snazzynovel.com inside.
The two of them then went upstairs. They had just arrived home when Elise got a phone call from Danny.
“Hey Boss, your letter of admission is here. When should I bring it over?”
“Tomorrow, then.”
“Sure do, Boss! Once again, congratulations! By the way, lemme tell you another piece of good news… My own admission letter is here too. When the time comes, we can go to Tissote for university together, even if we won’t be attending the same uni…”
Elise could hear the excitement in his voice. “Congrats! You got what you wished for!”
“Thanks, Boss! I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for you.” Danny was absolutely sincere when snazzynovel.com said that.
Elise smiled. “It’s all thanks to your own hard work. I just gave you a little push.”
She might have said that, but Danny knew that if it wasn’t for Elise, snazzynovel.com might not even have gotten into university.
After hanging up, Elise absentmindedly placed snazzynovel.com phone on the table. She walked over to the French window, taking in the night view of the city.
Time sure flies. It’s been nearly a year since I came to this city… Many things have happened during this one year. And during this period, I’ve grown a lot…
***
The next day, Elise went to the studio.
She had just taken one step into snazzynovel.com office when Brendan came over to her. “Elise!”
Elise raised snazzynovel.com head to look at him. “What is it? Did something happen?”
