Coolest Girl in Town (Elise and Alexander)
Chapter 438

Chapter 438

Chapter 438 Are You Questioning My Fiancé’s Status?

“What should I say, then? Should I thank you for embarrassing me and causing more trouble for me?”Elise frowned, hinting at Daniel to stop messing with her.

The corner of Daniel’s lips twitched in frustration. Is she implying that my efforts to help her turned outto be creating more problems? It’s fine if she doesn’t understand how powerful the Dahlen Family is,but wouldn’t a regular person understand that they would have to bear the consequences after hurtingsomeone else’s daughter? Both Russell and Daniel had used all of their efforts on trying to convincethe Dahlen Family, and they had even offered them some expensive herbs. Yet, it seemed like Russelland Daniel’s actions were pointless in Elise’s eyes.

“You’re still young, Elise; perhaps that’s why you lack foresight in this situation. Do you know that theDahlens hold almost as much power as what the Griffiths used to hold? If we hadn’t helped you earlier,you would have to suffer in Tissote from now onward,” Daniel explained in a solemn tone.

“Haha…” Elise responded with a fake laugh. “You’re right. I had no reason to interact with people likethem at first, but now, thanks to you, I’m afraid I’m stuck in this mess.” She paused to watch the look ofdisbelief spreading across Daniel’s face. “You should end what you’ve started. Since you were sothoughtful to help me with this matter, why don’t you help me treat their daughter as well, huh? I’ll thankyour whole family for the efforts, okay?”

The mixture of emotions that filled Daniel’s face was pure entertainment to Elise. Daniel had imaginedall the possible reactions Elise might give him, but he hadn’t expected her to be so unappreciative ofhis actions. Yet, since things had come to that point, Daniel couldn’t embarrass himself by rejecting herrequest. He had already done half the work—he couldn’t just give up then. “Fine. Since you asked formy help, I’ll do you another favor this time! But I hope you remember that you owe me one once I’mdone treating the patient, Elise!”

“That’s not going to happen!” Elise shot him an emotionless stare. She sure is a stubborn one, Danielthought. But she has underestimated my patience and greed! She doesn’t want to owe me anything,right? Well, I’m going to make sure that she does! I just have to treat a patient, after all. The Andersonshave nurtured a good number of skillful doctors in the past years, and they have helped cure loads ofrich people. Maya is just another one of those people, right?

“Fine. We’ll see how it goes, Elise!” Daniel gritted his teeth and spoke in an animated manner. Beforehe stormed off, he made sure to give her a final, firm glare. However, it only took an hour for Daniel torealize that he had embarrassed himself once more.

Russell rushed over in search of Daniel, but he only found Trevor and Jeanie when he arrived.“Jeanie,” Russell cried anxiously. “Where’s Yoyo? Tell her to get out here to save Daniel! Daniel offeredto treat the Dahlens’ daughter as he was trying to compensate for the mistakes that Yoyo made. Butnow, Miss Dahlen is in a great deal of pain, and the Dahlens think that Daniel was trying to curse them.They’ve captured him, and they’re threatening to end his life if anything happens to Miss Dahlen!”

Trevor’s expression remained blank and he said mockingly, “Remember when my dad and I were stuckin our beds in Pinewood Hospital? We were in a similarly life-threatening situation then, but why didn’tyou and Daniel show up to help us? If my memory serves me right, you guys didn’t even care for Momand Grandma. I know Yoyo well—I know that she wouldn’t want to get involved in this. I think youshould leave and go elsewhere to replace a solution.”

Russell was displeased about Trevor’s tone. However, for the sake of Daniel, Russell decided to holdhis temper back and stayed where he was. “I want to see Yoyo,” Russell repeated in a stubborn voice.

“Yoyo is extremely busy during the day. Even if she’s back, I wouldn’t want to see her tiring herself outeven more by wasting her energy on some troublemaker. You should leave now.” Jeanie’s words werebrutal.

“A troublemaker?!” Russell was already frustrated to begin with, and he was even more furious whenhe heard Jeanie. “You watched Daniel grow up, Jeanie. How could you call him a troublemaker? Youguys were never so cold-hearted in the past. Did Yoyo decide to cut ties and forget about her ownuncle when she has only been living away from home for a while?”

“You shouldn’t talk about our relational ties when you’ve always been heartless to us.” An icy, bone-chilling voice sounded from behind Russell right after he finished his sentence. Alexander and Elisewalked over together, and Alexander positioned himself right in front of Russell. “If you think Ellie is aheartless person, then you can stop using relationships to persuade us to do anything. Why don’t wetalk business, Mr. Anderson?”

Human connections were ultimately transactional relationships, after all—some individuals may agreeto exchange one valuable thing for another. However, people like Russell were the ones who would usethe excuse of relational ties and bonds to guilt-trip others into doing things for him. Alexander wasn’tabout to let Russell play the same trick this time. Alexander decided that he wouldn’t hold back withRussell since Russell was the one who asked for it.

The strong aura in the air made Russell’s pupils shrink. “W-What business?” he asked weakly.

“Elise can treat the Dahlens’ daughter, but you’ll have to use all of the Anderson Family’s shares to payfor it, Mr. Anderson.” Alexander’s face was void of any emotion. Even Elise raised an eyebrow whenshe heard his words. In the past, Elise had heard rumors about Alexander being the most unforgivingand harsh opponent in the business industry. However, when she actually got to witness himnegotiating with another individual, she was still surprised by the power he had to force others into acorner.

“We’re talking about family matters here. You’re not officially married to Yoyo, so you shouldn’t stickyour nose into other people’s business, President Griffith.” Russell gave Alexander a warning. The

Andersons’ shares were practically their family’s lifeline—Russell wouldn’t even agree to touch 1% ofthe shares, let alone all of it.

Furthermore, with the high unpredictability in the markets, even an additional 1% might determine theirwins and losses. Russell didn’t want to test his luck. “Are you questioning my fiancé’s status in thefamily?” Elise shot Russell a glare. “If that’s the case, I’ll just repeat what he said. If you want me tosave your son, you’ll have to give us all the Anderson Family’s shares. Otherwise, you can just waitaround for your son’s funeral!”

“You—” Russell had tried his best to maintain a gentlemanly tone throughout their conversation, but hisfaçade was fading as he widened his eyes to glare at Elise. “Fine. If you don’t agree to save him, then Iwon’t have you as my niece from today onward!”

“Ooh, that’s terrifying.” Alexander stuck his head out and leaned closer to the other man. “It seems likeyou’ve forgotten that you guys are the ones trying to build connections with my fiancée. Do you thinkwe’d be bothered after we get rid of a piece of gum that has been sticking onto our shoes?”

A piece of gum? How dare he describe me that way? I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never beenoffended in such a horrible manner. Russell felt his rage building up in his chest, but he couldn’t seemto release it at them, nor could he swallow and conceal his anger. In the end, he kept his mouth shut,and he spun around and stormed off.

Russell had only taken a few steps when he heard a phone ringing from behind him. Alexander held hisphone up, and he felt his eyebrow twitching when he saw the caller ID. Elise squinted to read the callerID on the screen. ‘Mommy,’ it read.