Chapter 20 

The first one to step inside the room was Danny, who walked with wide strides, all while he nagged, Cant we take turns to visit her instead of coming in all at once?” He had just taken a few steps when his body stiffened. Holy crap. Isnt that the worldrenowned movie star, Cecile Sinclair?” 

At that, the rest of the Griffiths following behind him froze as well. Jack nearly dropped the gifts that he had 

brought, shocked as he was once he got a good look at the woman by Elise‘s side

Everyone seemed to have been thoroughly shaken by this. Only Alexanders expression was still as even as ever.

Elise, who exactly are you? he wondered. Daily latest update www.Noveljar.com

Elise herself was also surprised. She was unsure how to break the tension

Cynthia patted Elise before she stood up and fluffed her hair. Then, she slowly spoke. Greetings, I am Elises aunt, Cecile Sinclair, but off the stage, I am just Cynthia.” 

Her aunt?” Jack couldnt believe his eyes. No wonder Elise ignored me back then. Its because her own aunt is an 

international superstar.And there I was, brazenly telling her that I would bring her around to meet her favorite actors. At that thought, Jack felt even more ashamed

Alexander glanced at Elise, whose gaze was darting everywhere. After a moment of contemplation, he slowly walked over and extended his hand like a gentleman. “Nice to meet you. You‘re here to visit Elise too, right?” 

I happened to be in the country, so I came to visit her.Cynthia extended her hand in response to his politeness. She eyed the man before her. His eyes betray nothing. And hes able to maintain a level head even when faced with 

something like this. Such a polite gentleman. He‘s a good match for Ellie. Daily latest update www.Noveljar.com

Are you here to visit Ellie, too? My, my, Ellies the apple of my father’s eye. Everyone has been worried out of their minds ever since she got injured,Cynthia said with a tone that indicated her seniority over Alexander.

“I apologize for making you and your family worry. It won‘t happen again.Part of the reason that Elise had

gotten hurt this time was because he hadnt taken good care of her

Ill leave things to you, then.Cynthia smiled breezily after she heard Alexander’s promise. She walked over to

Elises side and teased, Ellie, it seems to me the Griffith Family has some fine heirs. I think you two would get 

along well.” 

Alexanders expression turned a fair bit chillier when he heard that

Aunt Cynthia, but thats..Elise stuttered, her words tripping over each other

The tiny room was already cramped enough with all the people squeezed into it. Now, the atmosphere had 

turned even stranger. Daily latest update www.Noveljar.com

Since your aunt is here, well have to welcome her properly as hosts,Matthew suddenly said with a gentle tone, having remained quiet all this while. He lifted his head, only for his gaze to directly meet Elises

His gaze… was completely different from Alexanders; it actually had a hint of brightness in it

Matthew shifted his gaze over to Alexander, his tone still gentle and polite as he spoke. What do you think

Alexander?”

right. You handle the arrangements,”

brothers. But in reality, they seemed to have more of a superior–subordinate relationship. It was probably because they had worked

a while. Daily

come with us for lunch, Miss Sinclair?” Matthew suddenly asked.

and smiley

was extremely excited at that thought. Her appetite was terrible after eating several days‘ worth

to feast, she was, of course, going to

course!” Elise answered without

Elise before asking, conflicted, “But, can you leave your bed this soon after

injury?” 

this book on geomancy before. It said that being in the company

process,” Matthew

others? Only Cynthia, who spent most of the year overseas, would believe

lie. Daily latest

a thankful look. Thanks a

didn‘t seem like a welcoming party for Cynthia. This feels more like a recruitment

husband for me,

you mind helping her get some of that

suddenly appeared on Elise‘s plate

had gotten

Alexander said casually.

absolutely hate meat with fat on it. How did you

Elise bemoaned

propped her chin on one hand as she casually scanned the people around her. Other than Alexander and herself, everyone was happily chatting. Daily

feeling unwell?”

She didn‘t expect Alexander to

answer, “Ellie‘s injury probably hasn‘t healed yet. Why don‘t you send

was implying, she wanted to match Alexander and Elise together. Elise could feel awkward tension in

does everybody think I

Alexander had no reason

for the bother;” Elise said as she gave a pained smile to Alexander, whose expression remained

felt awkward. I appreciate the sentiment, Aunt Cynthia. But this doesn‘t

because Alexander had drunk some wine

the

were slightly furrowed as he looked at her. “Are you

awkwardly. “I‘m just worried that you‘ll end up sitting

turned his head toward her and

he actually smiling?

tricks on her. Still, that smile

been caught off guard by that smile. She tried to shift

continue to

after that, she

and out of sleep, Elise saw a familiar sign flashing past her eyes. She then completely

sitting next to her. “Stop the car here. I wanna have

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