Coolest Girl in Town (Elise and Alexander)
Chapter 323

Chapter 323

Elise turned her head around, only to replace Matthew leaning against the bathroom door frame. Heseemed to have heard everything they said. Like a predator with keen eyes, he was constantly trackingElise, his prey. He revealed a grin that bore no amicability, as if he was mocking her for her attempt torebel. “Let’s go out,” he blurted.

As usual, Heather heeded his order and said nothing more, leaving Elise without turning back.

Once the door was shut, Matthew’s grin turned into a glower. He walked into the bathroom and forciblydragged Elise out before throwing her ferociously onto the couch. Beside the couch was a coffee table,where on top of it lay the trending bridal magazines, along with a number of blue files neatly stackingon top of each other. “You have one night to decide which gown and diamond ring you like best. Theother ones are wedding plans given by the bridal company. Keep them if you like it. If you’re notinterested in any of them, I’ll make the choice.”

He condescendingly glared at Elise, who was rubbing her wrist that was aching. Even under the pain,she wouldn’t reveal a trace of vulnerability on her face. It was as if she was born with nobility and prideflowing in her blood, and such a dominant woman was the only one right for him. However, he wasreminded of Alexander, the man who always put himself above all else, who always stepped on himlike an ant, and who always thought he knew it all. The jealousy and rage from the mere thought ofAlexander was driving him insane, so he didn’t dare to dwell on it. With that, he shot Elise aninexplicable gaze before leaving the room and slamming the door shut.

Meanwhile, Heather was making tea in the living room. Striding over, Matthew threw himself onto thecouch before staring at the ceiling. He then shut his eyes, letting out a heavy sigh.

Heather felt her heart ache at the sight of that. Thereupon, she fetched him a cup of hot tea and satdown beside him. “Don’t push yourself too hard.”

Disregarding her concern, Matthew reminded, “These days are most crucial. We can’t afford anymistakes.”

“I understand.” Heather nodded, though she felt somewhat bitter. Her loyalty to Matthew wasunwavering, and that was indubitable. However, Elise’s words left some doubt in her burning-for-loveheart. Is staying by his side unconditionally really the best choice for him? Besides… She touched herabdomen. The child was given to her by God, but she knew very clearly that Matthew would reject itwithout any hesitation.

“Matthew.” She inquired, “If we finally succeed, will there still be a place by your side for me?”

Hearing that, Matthew subtly grimaced. Although he had a soft spot for her, he insisted on keeping uphis apathetic facade. “I’m not like those guys. Since things have happened, I’ll take full responsibility forit. Even after Elise and I got married, I will pay for all of your expenses, and you won’t have to beburdened by anything.”

“Is responsibility all there is between us?” Heather’s voice was rather raspy. She couldn’t stop tearsfrom welling up in her eyes.

“That’s enough.” Matthew sprung up from the couch and walked toward his bedroom. “I’m tired. We’lltalk about this next time.” Having said that, he hastened his feet and vanished from Heather’s vision injust a couple of steps.

In that instant, no one in the house had a calm mind.

Elise, unaware of the situation between the other two, was still planning her escape. After countlesstimes of her vision brushing over the magazines and wedding plans on the coffee table, her eyes shoneas she remembered something.

She recognized one of the magazines was published exclusively for the members of a certain luxuriousbrand in the city. Although its products’ quality didn’t live up to its popularity, all the items weresubscription based and tailormade, so all of its subscribers would each receive limited-edition goodsperiodically.

Given Matthew’s current situation, he wouldn’t dare to splurge so openly. Thus, he must have receivedthe magazine-the one currently in Elise’s hands-from an old acquaintance of his. If she was able tofigure out who it came from, she could leave traces for the outsiders and lead them to her. The problemis, how should I bring up the topic of the magazine naturally? After an entire night of pondering, an ideafinally popped up in her mind right before dawn.

The next day, Matthew pushed open Elise’s door. When he entered the room, she was already in hergarments looking neat, casually sitting on the couch as she read the magazines on the table.

“So what will it be?” He placed one of the two cups of hot coffee in his hands on the table before herbefore taking a seat on the couch across from her. Crossing his legs, he languidly took a sip of hiscoffee.

Frowning, she pushed the magazines on the table away. “At least replace a girl to practice with if you reallywanna marry me. Simply picking some women’s magazines based on some men’s judgment, you’renot really good at this, are you?”

Having lived together with her for the past few days, Matthew was already used to her erratic behavior,but he treated it merely as acting. Smiling, he placed his cup on the table. “Well, I do adore how you’reway smarter than an ordinary woman. You saw right through me. I mean, can you blame me? It’s myfirst time marrying somebody, and I only had guy friends to ask advice from. Just tell me which one ofthe designer gowns you favor.”

“I prefer something from abroad, but it might take at least three months from ordering, production, anddelivery. Can you afford to wait that long?” Elise deliberately troubled him.

“I can’t.” He candidly admitted, yet his expression was rather amiable. He jokingly replied, “That’s whyI’m gonna need you-my fiancée-to give me a chance. You can pick whatever that’s locally made. I’msure the Sinclairs and Alexander will definitely do anything to help you.”

“Hmph!” Elise harrumphed before she purposefully mocked, “And here I thought you loved me so muchyou could fly me to the moon if I ever wanted to. It seems like you’re just a dependent little man. In thisaspect, Alexander’s no doubt the winner.”

There was a trace of indescribable emotion in Matthew’s eyes when he sensed that Elise wasdeliberately provoking him. She must have come up with a terrible idea, and is waiting for theopportunity to stab me in the back when she gets it! However, he was in a good mood today, so hedidn’t care to argue regardless of the mockery she threw at him. After all, he would never allow her toleave.

“Don’t you know? I’m a wanted man, so my life is naturally my priority. Otherwise, you’d be spendingthe rest of your life as a widow.” Matthew rested his hand on his knee, tapping on it from time to time, “Ican’t determine how much patience I have Jeft to wait for your answer, so it’s best you tell me what youwant before I leave, or I’ll force whichever gown I like on you.”

That was exactly what she had been waiting for. With that, she pretended to be reluctant and grittedher teeth. “You wish! Since I’m forced to pick one, I’ll pick something I like. Lay’s highlight of the month–I want nothing else other than that.”

Al once, Matthew revealed a pompous grin as he tidied his attire. “Wise and timely, that’s my fiancéealright. You’re much cuter this way.” After he said that, he turned around and left. When he walked past

the doormat in his glowing leather shoes, a small pil formed on the mat before it quickly returned backto normal.

Once the door was shut, Elise let out a long sigh of relief. Right now, that Lay magazine she readearlier was concealed under the very mat Mathew stepped on. Most fortunately, he didn’t seem to havenoticed it.