Coolest Girl in Town

Danny couldn’t help but frown. It seemed that his brother was right—the world was not as simple as he thought.

Once the wretched man was carted off-stage, Bryce sat back on the bed. “Are you pleased with this outcome?” he asked breezily.

“There’s nothing to be pleased about—you just cut this man down. In the future, there will be thousands of others to take his place. Bryce Fiore, I know that this black market of yours is outside the jurisdiction of the law, but do you not even have any basic principles?” Elise asked indifferently.

Bryce didn’t even look up. “On the contrary, I had no idea that you have become an advocate for the police.”

“This has nothing to do with the police. In business deals, you pay the agreed price, and you get the promised merchandise. Now, that man’s blood is on your hands. Is this any different from a dog-eat-dog world?”

“All right, all right…” Bryce waved a hand in dismissal with utmost patience. “I have already rendered that man a cripple, and I will also drive the others away. Let us not allow this little matter to ruin this beautiful meeting of ours when we have not seen each other for such a long time, shall we?”

“If that’s the case, then there’s nothing for us to chat over tea.” Elise composed herself before she went straight to the point. “I want to make a deal with you.”

“Truly, one never comes to me without a reason.” Bryce looked at Elise reproachfully. “Just for once, can you leave with empty hands after you have given me your offerings?”

“No,” Elise replied boldly. “Haven’t you heard that thieves aren’t supposed to go back empty-handed? I’m the thief here, the evil one. Of course I will only be taking from you; who has ever heard of a thief leaving a present for the one they’re robbing?”

“Hehehe… Someone learned how to crack a joke. How fascinating.” Bryce let out a low laugh. At last, he lifted his head. His eyes were absolutely similar to Alexander’s inky-black ones. As though he was teasing her, he pulled a leg up onto the bed and placed an arm on top of his knee. Then, he gestured at her. “El, come here.”

Alexander couldn’t help clenching his hands that were by his sides into fists.

was even more intimate than the nickname

keep standing here, you’re going to turn down that deal, aren’t you?” Elise

leg down in disappointment. “When have I never followed your whims? Tell

dragonmoon grass and solaria flowers. You have them, so spare

are here to fleece me,” Bryce said in

sport, are you still deliberately trying to play me?” Elise was all smiles. Anyone could see the

delicate features—do they look like those of an old man’s?!” Bryce stood up in agitation. With his arms

you keep having funny ideas about

was bewildered. What was

tone instantly turned charmingly saccharine once Elise had seen through his intentions. “It’s just

quietly moved to stand behind Elise. This Bryce

well. It’s such a pity that he’s not my beau…” he lamented, a melancholic

narrowed her eyes as she chuckled coldly. The next moment, she lifted a hand and smacked the back of Bryce’s head. She swiftly followed up with a few more smacks. “What weirdo nonsense

Elise’s strikes after the first few times, so he stood up

Elise finally stopped hitting him and retreated to the

grievances. In an instant, he pressed close to

raised an eyebrow.

your own business! Since you don’t belong to me, stay away from us. Do

Alexander had no words.

Danny shuddered,