Kiss My Revenge The Heiress Strikes Back

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."

but

still need to get the doctor for

mention of doctors, Mr. Ashcroft's thoughts turned to

and Miranda, but as a patient, and for the sake of his fellow soldiers suffering from the same

I quite like her," he said with a raised eyebrow. "Though it seems I'm not the

steadily, "Speaking of which, that Sebastian kid, he used to brawl with you all the time back at Virell, didn't he?

were tightly knit; many had grown up together. Elian

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

Elian three years ago when he returned, looking as if he'd crawled back from hell, half a soul left behind. Now, seeing him here, he

Cedarhurst Academy.

prestigious school in Zephra, and a world-famous business academy, it was a hotspot

icons, attracting attention wherever she went.

speculation about Miranda's true identity made Arabella pale as a

from our old school? How did she

sudden?"

I even heard someone say she's actually Miss Lancaster... like, no way, right? Who believes that?" The two girls trailing Arabella were quick to belittle Miranda. They were close to

I know? Who knows what lies she's spun." That damned slut! How

parents and brothers, could