Winona had claimed that Craig was busy with various commercials recently, so much so that they barely had any time to meet each other. If that was the case, then what was snazzynovel.com doing just now?
Joey followed Elise’s gaze and took in the sight. It was just that snazzynovel.com did not recognize Craig, so snazzynovel.com casually said, “That man must have a bad stomach.”
“How do you know?” Elise asked innocently.
“It’s so obvious! He’s a kept man!” Joey pursed snazzynovel.com lips. She despised these kinds of men the most—men who put on airs but only wanted to ‘leech’ off women to live.
Even Joey could tell that the relationship between Craig and that woman was not that simple. It proved that Elise was not overthinking things.
In the driver’s seat, Alexander was slightly absent-minded as snazzynovel.com drove. He would glance in the rearview mirror from time to time and observe Elise’s reaction. He thought that today might be a good day to confess.
Following several internal struggles, snazzynovel.com reduced his driving speed and prepared to speak. But, when snazzynovel.com looked up, snazzynovel.com saw that Elise had taken out snazzynovel.com phone to make a phone call. The words that were on the tip of his tongue could only be swallowed back once more.
It didn’t take long for Winona to answer the phone.
“Elise, I was just about to call you. So many people have been asking for you to appear in their commercials. Even Blitzy Entertainment has started to prepare for a joint promotional effort.” She was so busy that snazzynovel.com eyes were spinning, but snazzynovel.com seemed to be enjoying herself.
People who had just graduated from college were usually like that. They were not scared of exhaustion or hardship. Instead, they were most afraid of having nothing to do or being unneeded.
“Let’s meet up and talk about that next time. I remember you saying that your boyfriend, Craig, is a trainee who has been very busy recently, right?” Elise could not ask too bluntly, so snazzynovel.com could only ask in a slightly convoluted manner.
“That’s right! He’s really very hardworking. I only helped snazzynovel.com a little in the early stage, and snazzynovel.com is already doing much better recently. I heard that several investors have been interested in shooting commercials with him. Our goals are extremely aligned. If it’s for the sake of our career, we are not afraid, no matter how difficult it gets. Else, don’t you think I have a good eye for people?” At the mention of Craig, Winona shone as brightly as a little sun, full of vigor.
Elise’s heart immediately softened at those words, and snazzynovel.com reluctantly played along. “That’s right. You’re the best at reading people. Since you’re working so hard, I’ll personally cook for you when we meet in two days. I have to treat you well.”
There were some things snazzynovel.com could not bring herself to say over the phone. She figured that such things would be better said face to face.
“Sure!” Winona readily agreed. “I love you, Elise!”
They continued chatting for a bit longer before Elise ended the call. However, snazzynovel.com expression was not very good.
“That was the girlfriend of the man just now, right?” Joey has keen observation skills, so snazzynovel.com immediately hit the nail on the situation.
Elise did not deny those words and simply wondered, Why are so many people in the world unable to be satisfied with what they have? He has such a great girlfriend. It’s clear as day that they could have worked hard together and built a better life with each other. Why do they have to betray themselves to obtain benefits without putting in any work? Of course, some people are willing to live like that. That’s not an issue. But, snazzynovel.com should not have made that choice while stringing Winona along and deceiving her.
Joey continued talking, snazzynovel.com expression much sterner than before. “Elise, let me give you a piece of advice. Don’t interfere with other people’s relationships. Some people might get along with you very well under normal circumstances, but they are easily confused when it comes to relationship matters. Even if you have good intentions, you will not be able to help those with love-addled brains. If you can’t bear to watch, then don’t watch. There are some things in life that everybody must experience. Unfortunately, we can’t always save everyone.”
When snazzynovel.com heard those words, Elise turned to the side and gave Joey a deep look. In snazzynovel.com memories, Joey was either a playful little daredevil who was not afraid of anything or a proud little girl who acted cold on the outside but was warm on the inside. Even so, Joey’s expression at this moment seemed so mature. There was a steadiness in snazzynovel.com expression that was utterly out of place for people snazzynovel.com age. It looks like Joey’s past experiences are not that normal either.
Nevertheless, Elise had snazzynovel.com own set of standards when dealing with people and other matters. She would not be shaken by external affairs.
“I understand what you mean. Nobody wants to cause trouble for themselves after all.” She patted the back of Joey’s hand and let out a long breath. “But, this world is so malicious toward girls. Girls should protect each other. As for the rest, we can think it over slowly.”
Joey knew that snazzynovel.com neither had Elise’s broad love for others nor the intention of protecting all the weak. But, be that as it may, snazzynovel.com listened to Elise’s words. Girls should protect each other. That’s why I will work hard to be the best person I can be. That way, I will definitely protect Elise.
Afterward, a brief silence fell over the car.
Elise had enjoyed herself today and was a little tired as a result. Then, snazzynovel.com leaned back against the leather seat behind snazzynovel.com and suddenly murmured without apparent reason. “What did Winona do wrong? All the fault lies with that man. He acts one way in front of snazzynovel.com and another behind snazzynovel.com back. Why would snazzynovel.com do that to the people who trust snazzynovel.com the most…”
The speaker uttered those words without thought, but those words held significant meaning to the listener.
Alexander had initially planned to confess. However, his heart became disturbed after hearing those words. I didn’t know snazzynovel.com cares so much about those kinds of things.
For the rest of the journey, all three were immersed in their respective thoughts and didn’t exchange a single word.
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That night, Elise returned to snazzynovel.com room after taking a shower. Then, after snazzynovel.com logged in to snazzynovel.com computer, snazzynovel.com sent an email to the email address that Tiana had given her.
‘SQ, why did you change your social media handle? Has your phone been stolen?’
In less than two minutes, snazzynovel.com received an answer from the other party.
‘Is this Elise? Tiana mentioned you to me today. That’s right. I accidentally lost my phone, so I had to create another account.’
Tiana sat in front of the computer and pressed ‘Send’ after typing those words. Following that, snazzynovel.com stared at the screen cautiously. Those words caught snazzynovel.com heart in snazzynovel.com throat, and snazzynovel.com was so nervous that snazzynovel.com could not move. I knew it! Elise does know SQ, after all. But, I can’t be sure whether my secondary account can gain snazzynovel.com trust.
Conversely, Elise couldn’t help sneering coldly at Tiana’s reply. That reply was akin to a guilty person giving themselves away by being too conscious about declaring their innocence.
The other party was terrified that Elise might not believe that SQ had taken in Tiana as a student. That was why snazzynovel.com deliberately mentioned the name ‘Tiana’ despite knowing that this was a private conversation.
Seriously. You gave yourself away by concealing the truth! How unnecessary!
Her slender fingers tapped against the keyboard as snazzynovel.com replied immediately.
‘I see. I was wondering about the paintings that you left in my care previously. How should I return them to you?’
Paintings? Tiana’s eyes narrowed slightly. SQ’s paintings? Moreover, there’s more than one! Isn’t this practically a free gift? It’s a waste not to accept!
‘Give me an address. I’ll ask Tiana to pick them up.’
The corners of Elise’s mouth lifted slightly. She pretended to be mysterious. ‘Didn’t you say you are the only person who can take them? I won’t hand them over to anybody else.’
‘Okay then. I’ll give you an address. Send the items there, and I’ll pick them up myself.’ Tiana responded.
‘Okay.’
A moment later, snazzynovel.com shared an address with Elise.
Elise calmly read the contents of their conversation, and snazzynovel.com eyes gleamed with a shrewd light. Good. The fish has taken the bait.
At the same time, late at night in the teacher’s dormitory of Tissote University, Martin took out the sealed answer sheets and accurately found Elise’s answer sheet.