“No way, you got it all wrong; that wasn’t my intention. I was just worried about the possible trouble that’ll crop up.” After all, many people would try to suck up to Quentin, considering his identity. Elise had only expressed that they were on somewhat close terms, and already, there was a whole queue of people trying to get to him through her. And Quentin knew this better than anyone else. “You’re getting even more crafty by the day, my girl!” Having said that, Quentin looked at Alexander, his eyes narrowing slightly when he recalled Madeline’s words earlier.

 

He then quickly continued, “How has life been treating you recently, Ellie? If anything happens, come straight to me! You’ll always have my full support.” “I know, Papa! Don’t worry about that! I’ve been doing just fine.” “That’s all I need to hear!” After saying that, Quentin seemingly thought of something. He then dug out a bunch of keys from his pocket and handed it over to her. “I’m very proud of you, knowing that you got into Tissote University. These are the keys to the house that I bought for you near campus. You can stay there. It’ll be more convenient for you that way.”

Elise stared at the keys. Her heart wouldn’t stop thumping furiously in her chest. Property prices in Tissote were sky-high; just a single studio apartment would set one back millions already. “This is too expensive a gift. I can’t accept this.” Much to her surprise, Quentin became unhappy when she said that, and he shoved the keys right into her hands. “This is for my darling daughter, so it’s not expensive to me at all! I’m going to be upset if you don’t accept it.”

“Early September, I guess!” “Okay, got it. Let me send you two back. Or, do you

her head. “I’m fine! I just thought that I was imposing too much on the Griffiths’ hospitality, so I decided to move out myself.” Quentin clearly wasn’t buying any of that, but he didn’t call her out on her lie either. He simply said, “No matter what happens, remember to tell me, okay?

that I want to talk to Mr. Fassbender about.” Elise asked, “Why are you guys acting so mysterious all of a sudden, Papa? Can’t I listen in too?” Quentin chuckled. “How can a woman listen in on a conversation between two men? Hurry upstairs

going now. See you later.” She then waved and proceeded to make her way into the building. After the car door was closed again, the atmosphere between Alexander and Quentin inexplicably changed. Neither of them spoke, but Alexander could sense a certain pressure weighing down on him. It was the

I can’t possibly say. Still, I will have to remind you of this: regardless of anything, Ellie has me watching her back…” Alexander understood Quentin’s intentions. “Rest assured, Mr. Fassbender! Elise is my fiancée, so naturally, I’ll protect her from anything.

at ease. “All right, I’ll trust you for now because of what you’ve said.” Having gotten out of the car, Alexander then watched the car drive off into the distance. Elise appeared out of nowhere after the car left and gently tapped him on the shoulder. “What did Papa say to you? You don’t exactly look good.” Alexander looked at Elise standing before him, and then he reached out to

him. “Haha, now you know, don’t you? I’ve got someone powerful backing me.” “Mmhm, I know now, so I have to be even nicer to you.” Elise couldn’t restrain

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