Coolest Girl in Town

talking to, boy? Watch your mouth!” the man from earlier barked angrily. He obviously spoke on behalf of those who were restless and

was alive, Alexander, but here you are, thinking you’re above us now that you’ve taken his place! Let me make one thing clear: we only came today because we want you to choose—are you going to keep our best interests at

complexities to the Griffths’ corporate and family interests, but one thing was for sure: without Jonah at the heart of

attained their fortune without the Griffiths, but now, it

had been equipping the traitors with power all along. Presently, after having heard Alexander’s retort, the man faltered and turned to look at Madeline for help. The both of them exchanged a glance like they were telepathically communicating with each other. Naturally, Alexander and Elise caught the silent exchange. “Mom,” he called out flatly. “What is it?” Guilt

look at him, she inadvertently met Elise’s piercing gaze, although she quickly avoided it and willed herself not to look

Madeline’s breath hitched, but she could not for the life of her come up with an answer. She knew her son was far too sharp-witted to fall for any of her lies;

a long moment, she inhaled deeply and blurted out, “Yes, I was the one who called them over. What was I