Coolest Girl in Town (Elise and Alexander)
Chapter 276

Chapter 276

Chapter 276 Vera, Coolest Girl in Town

Rowena answered, “Our young miss invited you to her home, and she specifically asked me to comeand pick you up.” When Alexander heard this, suspicion flashed across his eyes, then he asked,“Young miss of what family?” Rowena replied politely, “The Anderson Family from Tissote.” Thesesimple words revealed the family’s identity, but Alexander’s eyes still turned gloomy. It could be saidthat not a single person didn’t know about the Anderson Family from Tissote. They were a prominentfamily with a century-old history, but unfortunately, their glorious days had passed. Moreover, therewere severe internal conflicts within their family now. “I’m sorry, but please tell Miss Anderson that I’mbusy today and won’t be able to make it.”

Rowena glanced at Alexander and met his gaze. It was just a short moment, but she was stunned byhis powerful aura. This man isn’t simple! Coming back to her senses, Rowena said, “Okay, MissSinclair! Next time, I’ll tell you in advance before coming over.” Elise gave her a slight nod, then got intoAlexander’s car, which slowly revved up and drove off. Without waiting for Alexander to ask, Eliseexplained, “Miss Anderson is my client. She had a wedding dress custom-made at Brendan’s studio!”Alexander grunted but didn’t point out the Andersons’ current situation.

He simply said, “Don’t get too close to the Andersons! Just having normal interactions is fine.” Elisenodded as she didn’t want to get too involved with the Anderson Family either. “I know.” As the cardrove along the road, Elise looked out the window at the hectic atmosphere of Tissote. It was obviouslya familiar city, but it conveyed a different mood. The car ended up in a magnificent villa district east ofTissote, where the scenery was beautiful. The car was parked steadily in the courtyard of the innermostvilla. Right after the engine was turned off, a servant came over and greeted politely, “Mr. Griffith!”

Alexander got out of the car before half-hugging Elise, then nodded slightly. He looked as he usuallydid, with no extra expressions on his face. “Mr. Griffith, this way please…” Elise immediately followedAlexander into the hall, where they walked through the corridor to the back yard. From a distance, shesaw a figure trimming plants with a pair of scissors. “Madam, Mr. Griffith has arrived!” The womanstopped what she was doing and turned around with a smile as she looked at Alexander.

“Alex, you’re here.” Then, her gaze traveled to Elise, and her smile grew even brighter. “You must beElise!” Surprised that she knew her name, Elise quickly called out, “Hello, Madam!” The woman setdown the tool in her hand and handed it to the servant beside her. “Elise, Alex calls me Miss Vera, soyou can just call me that too.” Upon that, Elise hurriedly said, “Nice to meet you, Miss Vera!” “I’ve heardthat Alex has a beautiful fiancée. Now that I’m meeting you, it seems like that’s true.” “Miss Vera, you’rebeing too kind,” Elise remarked sheepishly, but Vera continued to tease her.

“Take off your mask and show me what the girl who has stolen Alex’s heart looks like.” Only then didElise realize that she was still wearing a mask, so she apologized. “I’m sorry, Miss Vera. I’m too used towearing a mask every day.” Then, Elise took off her mask and revealed her delicate face. To theirsurprise, Vera’s smile visibly stiffened in the next second, and her movements were disrupted. Shestared at Elise in astonishment. “Y-You!” Incredulity was written all over Vera’s face, which left Elise andAlexander dumbfounded. Elise, in particular, found the look in Vera’s eyes to be a bit strange.

“Miss Vera, what’s the matter?” Alexander asked. Only then did Vera return to her senses, and shequickly hid her strange behavior. “Nothing. I’m fine… I’m sorry, Elise. I lost myself for a while there.”Vera quickly retracted her gaze. It was a brief confusion; she didn’t even know what to do with herhands. For a moment, her strange behavior made Elise’s heart thump. She had the distinct feeling thatVera had something to say, but she didn’t end up saying anything. “Alex… Elise… please take a seat.I’ll go get changed, then I’ll come down.” With that, Vera rushed off, leaving a puzzled and frowningElise, who tugged on Alexander’s arm and asked softly, “What’s wrong with Miss Vera?”

Alexander noticed Vera’s unusual behavior as well, but he assured Elise, “She’s fine.” At this moment,Vera went upstairs and closed the room door with a slam. Then, she ran to the dressing table in a panicand opened the innermost drawer, which contained a brocade box. Taking out the box, she hesitatedfor a while before opening it. Inside the box was an old black and white photo of a young woman. Uponcloser look, it could be seen that the woman in the photo looked similar to Elise. Half an hour later, Verahurried downstairs. She didn’t rush over to them but hid at the entrance and carefully studied Elise,who was in the courtyard.

Elise seemed to have sensed her gaze, as she turned around and their eyes met. Vera quickly calmedherself down and walked toward them. “Miss Vera! Are you all right?” Elise asked. Vera staredunblinkingly at her as she walked up to Elise. Then, she took Elise’s hand and said, “Elise, for somereason, I felt a sense of familiarity the moment I saw you. Where are you from? Is it Tissote?” Eliseexplained, “My hometown is on the outskirts of Kervia, not Tissote.” When Vera heard this, she was alittle surprised. “Not Tissote…” she muttered. “Miss Vera, what’s the matter?”

Vera quickly returned to her senses. “No, it’s nothing! Alex, since this is Elise’s first time here, youshould show her around.” Elise still felt that Vera was being strange, but she couldn’t tell exactly whatwas odd. “Miss Vera, when will Mr. Parker be back?” Vera visibly froze, then said, “There was aproblem at the office, so I’m afraid he won’t be able to come back today. But that’s not an issue. Wecan meet again next time.”

After that, Vera picked up the tea cup in front of her and drank a huge sip of tea. After having lunch atVera’s house, Elise and Alexander left during the late afternoon. When they were about to leave, Verapulled Elise aside and handed her an envelope. “Elise, this is a welcome gift for you! Now that you’reattending school at Tissote, you can come and visit with Alex more often.” Looking at the envelope inher hand, Elise felt a little embarrassed, but Alexander urged, “Take it! It’s a token of Miss Vera’sregard.”

Hence, Elise accepted it. “Thank you, Miss Vera!” “You’re welcome. Have a safe journey back!” AsVera watched them leave, her smile gradually disappeared. The butler saw this and hurriedly asked,“Madam, what’s the matter?” Vera regained her composure and concealed her emotions. “It’s nothing.”