Chapter 60

Mr. Ashcroft lifted his cup of coffee, blowing gently over the steam.

"The military seems to hold it as an important matter."

Elian arched his lips. "They want me to work without the title or the paycheck? That's not even how freeloading works."

Mr. Ashcroft took a sip. "They're just trying to butter you up, hoping you'll return. After all, you're the only one who can keep them in line."

Ever since Elian left, the crew had been like a pack of stray dogs, impossible to rein in.

Elian shrugged, asking casually, "Can't they figure it out themselves?"

Mr. Ashcroft remained unfazed, replying, "Nope, they can't."

Elian frowned. "Then how the hell am I supposed to figure it out?"

Mr. Ashcroft was momentarily speechless.

Elian unfolded his legs and stood up. "Not planning on going back anytime soon. Tell them not to waste their time."

brows furrowed, but he

still need to get

the mention of doctors, Mr.

the deal between Elian and Miranda, but as a patient, and for the sake of his fellow soldiers suffering from the same ailment, if Miranda could indeed diagnose and treat this disease, she'd be a hero in the eyes

eyebrow. "Though it seems I'm not the only one." Elian's grin

continued steadily, "Speaking of which, that Sebastian kid, he used to brawl with you all the time back at Virell, didn't he? Seems like he's mellowed out a bit

together. Elian and Sebastian had known

at it and saw an update about Miranda. He'd secretly set up notifications for her profile, so anything concerning Miranda popped up on his screen. His brows furrowed at the news, but when he saw her updated status, he couldn't help but chuckle. Seeing Elian's amusement, Mr. Ashcroft could guess who t was about and shook his head with a smile. He suddenly felt that leaving Elian in

crawled back from hell, half a soul left behind. Now,

Cedarhurst Academy.

school in Zephra, and a world-famous business academy, it was a hotspot for the offspring of the

of the school's icons, attracting attention wherever she went. But

true identity made

school? How did she become so famous all of

sudden?"

were quick to belittle Miranda. They were close to Arabella and fans of

spat coldly, "How would I know? Who knows

parents and brothers, could never compare to her, let alone surpass her in

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