Coolest Girl in Town

Coolest Girl in Town Chapter 20

The first one to step inside the room was Danny, who walked with wide strides, all while he nagged, “Can‘t we take turns to visit her instead of coming in all at once?” He had just taken a few steps when his body stiffened. “Holy crap. Isn‘t that the world–renowned movie star, Cecile Sinclair?”

At that, the rest of the Griffiths following behind him froze as well. Jack nearly dropped the gifts that he had

brought, shocked as he was once he got a good look at the woman by Elise‘s side.

Everyone seemed to have been thoroughly shaken by this. Only Alexander‘s expression was still as even as ever.

Elise, who exactly are you? he wondered.

Elise herself was also surprised. She was unsure how to break the tension.

Cynthia patted Elise before she stood up and fluffed her hair. Then, she slowly spoke. “Greetings, I am Elise‘s aunt, Cecile Sinclair, but off the stage, I am just Cynthia.”

“Her aunt?” Jack couldn‘t believe his eyes. No wonder Elise ignored me back then. It‘s because her own aunt is an 

international superstar.And there I was, brazenly telling her that I would bring her around to meet her favorite actors. At that thought, Jack felt even more ashamed.

Alexander glanced at Elise, whose gaze was darting everywhere. After a moment of contemplation, he slowly walked over and extended his hand like a gentleman. “Nice to meet you. You‘re here to visit Elise too, right?”

“I happened to be in the country, so I came to visit her.” Cynthia extended her hand in response to his politeness. She eyed the man before her. His eyes betray nothing. And he‘s able to maintain a level head even when faced with 

something like this. Such a polite gentleman. He‘s a good match for Ellie. 

“Are you here to visit Ellie, too? My, my, Ellie‘s the apple of my father’s eye. Everyone has been worried out of their minds ever since she got injured,” Cynthia said with a tone that indicated her seniority over Alexander.

“I apologize for making you and your family worry. It won‘t happen again.” Part of the reason that Elise had

gotten hurt this time was because he hadn‘t taken good care of her.

“I‘ll leave things to you, then.” Cynthia smiled breezily after she heard Alexander’s promise. She walked over to

Elise‘s side and teased, “Ellie, it seems to me the Griffith Family has some fine heirs. I think you two would get

along well.”

Alexander‘s expression turned a fair bit chillier when he heard that.

“Aunt Cynthia, but that‘s..” Elise stuttered, her words tripping over each other.

The tiny room was already cramped enough with all the people squeezed into it. Now, the atmosphere had

turned even stranger.

“Since your aunt is here, we‘ll have to welcome her properly as hosts,” Matthew suddenly said with a gentle tone, having remained quiet all this while. He lifted his head, only for his gaze to directly meet Elise‘s.

His gaze… was completely different from Alexander‘s; it actually had a hint of brightness in it.

 to Alexander, his tone still gentle and polite as he

Alexander?”

 right. You handle the arrangements,” Alexander

 once–over. On the surface, he and Alexander were brothers. But in reality, they seemed to have more of a superior–subordinate relationship. It was probably because they had worked together

company for a

 us for lunch, Miss Sinclair?” Matthew suddenly asked. Even his

 and smiley Lunch!

was extremely excited at that thought. Her appetite was terrible after eating several

 Now that she got the chance to feast, she was, of course, going

 Elise answered without

 looked at Elise before asking, conflicted, “But, can you leave your bed this soon

injury?”

 geomancy before. It said that being in the company

 Matthew

 who spent most of the year overseas, would

kind of outrageous lie.

 that, Elise still gave Matthew a thankful look. Thanks a

 welcoming party for Cynthia. This feels more like

husband for me,

 yet. Do you mind helping her get some of

suddenly appeared on Elise‘s plate while she

she had gotten earlier.

 welcome.” Alexander

 fat on it. How did

anyway? Elise bemoaned internally.

 hand as she casually scanned the people around her. Other than Alexander and

“Are you feeling unwell?”

 She didn‘t expect

 injury probably hasn‘t healed yet. Why don‘t you send

 Alexander and Elise together. Elise

 Why does everybody think I fancy Alexander?

 right.” Alexander had no reason

said as she gave a pained smile to

 Cynthia. But this doesn‘t make me feel any

a taxi because Alexander had drunk some wine earlier during lunch. Elise and him got

seat. She unconsciously scooted over to the side, and then

brows were slightly furrowed as he looked at her. “Are you afraid of

 just worried that you‘ll end

turned his head toward her and smiled.

Is he actually smiling?

 Still, that smile of his did seem a

 that smile. She tried

 to linger on

 that,

drifted in and out of sleep, Elise saw a familiar sign flashing past her