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 he said nothing

upwards. "Besides, I still need to get the

of doctors, Mr. Ashcroft's thoughts

wasn't privy to 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

said with a raised eyebrow. "Though it seems I'm not the only one." Elian's

Sebastian kid, he used to brawl with you all the time back at Virell,

too, and the elite circles were tightly knit; many had grown up together. Elian and Sebastian had known each other since childhood but never got along, always ending up in

just putting on a show," Elian said dismissively. "I know exactly what kind of person he is." Just then, Elian's phone buzzed. Pulling it out, he glanced 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 Zephra might not be such a bad

if he'd crawled back from hell, half a soul left behind. Now, seeing him here, he

Cedarhurst Academy.

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

the school's icons, attracting attention

true identity made Arabella pale as

one from our old school? How did she become so

sudden?"

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 Arabella and fans of her four brothers, having been her

"How would I know? Who knows what lies

nobody, abandoned by her own parents and brothers, could never compare to her,

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