Bring Your A Game

Chapter 596 Was She Overthinking?

“Compatibility isn’t determined based on appearance, Mr. Bailey. If what you said earlier was broadcast, you’d be known as a shallow man,” Elise reminded him, her face emotionless.

“Well, perhaps I’m not a profound person to begin with,” Kenneth replied. His words seemed to have a deeper meaning. She sensed that as well, but now was not the time to argue with him. Hence, she changed the subject of their conversation. “Where’s the firewood that you collected? Don’t tell me you brought nothing back after being gone for so long.”

“Of course not.” He raised his hand and pointed in the direction of the courtyard, saying, “I wouldn’t disappoint pretty ladies.”

Hearing that, she ignored his flirty words and went straight to get the firewood.

The live broadcast proceeded without a hitch. At the very end, the director had a last-minute idea to include an exclusive interview on crisis management, and that greatly boosted Elise’s popularity.

The livestream show set a new record for ratings among all similar programmes in Cittadel, making Elise’s name ranking among the top three trending search terms on various social media platforms. The show was shared by many, resulting in a nationwide sensation that gradually spread abroad.

Shortly after the show ended, Jack arrived with a cake to express his congrats.

“Congratulations Miss H, our new queen of variety shows,” he teased. “Today’s script was good. The female actor was daring enough to remove her makeup in the live broadcast. She really went all out.”

“Thank you, Mr. Jack!” Winona took the cake with familiarity, and after a brief pause, she explained, as if she was afraid of something, “That wasn’t a scripted scene. That girl really barged in on her own. I merely walked away for a while and something terrible almost happened!”

Though she was still perplexed over the matter, she had quickly accepted the fact that her artist was H after hearing the crew’s explanation.

Winona, of course, still had some fear lingering in her after Celina’s previous attack on Elise. Hence, she vowed to herself that she would always stay by Elise’s side and not step away even for a single second for future shows.

“What?” Jack was surprised after he heard that, and he immediately asked, “Darling sister-in-law, are you alright?”

In response, Elise shrugged and with one of her brows raised, she answered, “No, I’m not.”

“Where are you hurt?! Why did you continue with the show when you’re injured? Quick, I’ll send you to the hospital for a check-up now!” He got anxious hearing her reply.

“I didn’t mean that.” Looking at the cake in Winona’s arms, she continued, “You always bring me cakes even though you knew that I don’t enjoy sweet things. Are you just unconcerned about me, or did you actually intend something else?”

look and let out a

her to leave. With great discernment, she said, “You both have a chat first. I’ll deal

left with the cake in

Jack’s gaze followed her.

said, “The temperament

you say so?”

at sweet-talking, he will express his feelings openly. You, on the other hand, are constantly skirting the

the cakes he had been sending for the past few days were for Winona, she would understand

difficult for people outside his league to imagine that he would have feelings

that they were from different worlds, hence she had never thought about

increase the distance between her and Jack. She had no idea that in

didn’t answer. Instead, he found himself an excuse. “I saw someone that I know,

He left immediately after.

same time, Elise received a call from Alexander, informing her that he was coming to pick her up. They both agreed to meet at the

After a while, she heard footsteps behind her. She turned around and saw

since she did

you were live broadcasting, I went in and asked about the

she asked curiously, “So, what happened to

to the police. I suppose they have informed someone from the Saunders Family and she will be brought back.” He

distance, Elise smelled

worn the same cologne today; she had smelled it when

your cologne?” she turned to

concentrating on his driving. “I acquired a fragrance company recently and tried on their new

see. It smells nice.” She nodded and looked outside the

Kenneth would have it if it

they had reached some mutual consensus, he remained silent

mask, so he

intelligence, she may have