Kiss My Revenge The Heiress Strikes Back

Chapter 234 Elian's words made Mr. Ashcroft glance over his shoulder at him.

The kid was sitting there on the couch, cool as a cucumber, with one leg crossed over the other, casually swiping through a 3D hologram only visible from his angle. From any other perspective, it was just a faint glow.

"You're pretty confident, aren't you, kid?" Mr. Ashcroft remarked with a hint of sarcasm. "Just don't go getting too cocky and fall flat on your face."

Elian raised an eyebrow. "Grandpa, do you know why it's hard for those who come later to surpass the ones before?"

Mr. Ashcroft countered, "What do I know? Back in my day, your grandma and I were introduced by a matchmaker. But let me tell you, I was quite the dashing young man, and your grandma was a real beauty."

Talking about the past brought a rare softness to Mr. Ashcroft's rugged face, a glimpse of tenderness.

wife had passed away many years ago due to illness. Because of his demanding job, he was rarely home. His children couldn't understand him and grew distant, especially after their mother's death. They moved overseas and seldom returned, barely keeping in touch

the holidays. It seemed they were the only ones who understood him. Though they grew up abroad, they felt a strong connection to their roots and held their grandfather in high esteem, something that gave Mr. Ashcroft great comfort. However, due to their circumstance, they still

Elian was different. He wasn't just treated as a grandson; he was more

the projection, his rebellious gaze tinged with pride and intensity. "That's because some people fight tooth and nail," he said, each word carrying a sharp edge and a fierce determination. Even with a smile,

knowing full well that anyone who dared to snatch this young man's woman

at Miranda's house, where in a cramped corner, he had confessed his feeling's. Honestly, he had never planned to reveal

things slow. But

of living on the edge taught him one thing: one couldn't keep the thoughts bottled up. Some

Miranda thought

Whether she liked someone else or not was irrelevant. If she didn't have someone, he'd make sure he became that person.

simply win