Coolest Girl in Town

Chapter 653 Acting One Way to My Face and Another Behind My Back
Winona had claimed that Craig was busy with various commercials recently, so much so that they barely had any time to meet
each other. If that was the case, then what was he doing just now?
Joey followed Elise’s gaze and took in the sight. It was just that she did not recognize Craig, so she casually said, “That man
must have a bad stomach.”
“How do you know?” Elise asked innocently.
“It’s so obvious! He’s a kept man!” Joey pursed her lips. She despised these kinds of men the most—men who put on airs but
only wanted to ‘leech’ off women to live.
Even Joey could tell that the relationship between Craig and that woman was not that simple. It proved that Elise was not
overthinking things.
In the driver’s seat, Alexander was slightly absent-minded as he drove. He would glance in the rearview mirror from time to time
and observe Elise’s reaction. He thought that today might be a good day to confess.
Following several internal struggles, he reduced his driving speed and prepared to speak. But, when he looked up, he saw that
Elise had taken out her phone to make a phone call. The words that were on the tip of his tongue could only be swallowed back
once more.
It didn’t take long for Winona to answer the phone.
“Elise, I was just about to call you. So many people have been asking for you to appear in their commercials. Even Blitzy
Entertainment has started to prepare for a joint promotional effort.” She was so busy that her eyes were spinning, but she
seemed to be enjoying herself.
People who had just graduated from college were usually like that. They were not scared of exhaustion or hardship. Instead,
they were most afraid of having nothing to do or being unneeded.
“Let’s meet up and talk about that next time. I remember you saying that your boyfriend, Craig, is a trainee who has been very
busy recently, right?” Elise could not ask too bluntly, so she could only ask in a slightly convoluted manner.

“That’s right! He’s really very hardworking. I only helped him a little in the early stage, and he is already doing much better
recently. I heard that several investors have been interested in shooting commercials with him. Our goals are extremely aligned.
If it’s for the sake of our career, we are not afraid, no matter how difficult it gets. Else, don’t you think I have a good eye for
people?” At the mention of Craig, Winona shone as brightly as a little sun, full of vigor.
Elise’s heart immediately softened at those words, and she reluctantly played along. “That’s right. You’re the best at reading
people. Since you’re working so hard, I’ll personally cook for you when we meet in two days. I have to treat you well.”
There were some things she could not bring herself to say over the phone. She figured that such things would be better said face
to face.
“Sure!” Winona readily agreed. “I love you, Elise!”
They continued chatting for a bit longer before Elise ended the call. However, her expression was not very good.
“That was the girlfriend of the man just now, right?” Joey has keen observation skills, so she immediately hit the nail on the
situation.
Elise did not deny those words and simply wondered, Why are so many people in the world unable to be satisfied with what they
have? He has such a great girlfriend. It’s clear as day that they could have worked hard together and built a better life with each
other. Why do they have to betray themselves to obtain benefits without putting in any work? Of course, some people are willing
to live like that. That’s not an issue. But, he should not have made that choice while stringing Winona along and deceiving her.
Joey continued talking, her expression much sterner than before. “Elise, let me give you a piece of advice. Don’t interfere with
other people’s relationships. Some people might get along with you very well under normal circumstances, but they are easily
confused when it comes to relationship matters. Even if you have good intentions, you will not be able to help those with love-
addled brains. If you can’t bear to watch, then don’t watch. There are some things in life that everybody must experience.
Unfortunately, we can’t always save everyone.”
When she heard those words, Elise turned to the side and gave Joey a deep look. In her memories, Joey was either a playful
little daredevil who was not afraid of anything or a proud little girl who acted cold on the outside but was warm on the inside.
Even so, Joey’s expression at this moment seemed so mature. There was a steadiness in her expression that was utterly out of
place for people her age. It looks like Joey’s past experiences are not that normal either.
Nevertheless, Elise had her own set of standards when dealing with people and other matters. She would not be shaken by
external affairs.

“I understand what you mean. Nobody wants to cause trouble for themselves after all.” She patted the back of Joey’s hand and
let out a long breath. “But, this world is so malicious toward girls. Girls should protect each other. As for the rest, we can think it
over slowly.”
Joey knew that she neither had Elise’s broad love for others nor the intention of protecting all the weak. But, be that as it may,
she listened to Elise’s words. Girls should protect each other. That’s why I will work hard to be the best person I can be. That
way, I will definitely protect Elise.
Afterward, a brief silence fell over the car.
Elise had enjoyed herself today and was a little tired as a result. Then, she leaned back against the leather seat behind her and
suddenly murmured without apparent reason. “What did Winona do wrong? All the fault lies with that man. He acts one way in
front of her and another behind her back. Why would he do that to the people who trust him the most...”
The speaker uttered those words without thought, but those words held significant meaning to the listener.
Alexander had initially planned to confess. However, his heart became disturbed after hearing those words. I didn’t know she
cares so much about those kinds of things.
For the rest of the journey, all three were immersed in their respective thoughts and didn’t exchange a single word.
——
That night, Elise returned to her room after taking a shower. Then, after she logged in to her computer, she sent an email to the
email address that Tiana had given her.
‘SQ, why did you change your social media handle? Has your phone been stolen?’
In less than two minutes, she received an answer from the other party.
‘Is this Elise? Tiana mentioned you to me today. That’s right. I accidentally lost my phone, so I had to create another account.’
Tiana sat in front of the computer and pressed ‘Send’ after typing those words. Following that, she stared at the screen
cautiously. Those words caught her heart in her throat, and she was so nervous that she could not move. I knew it! Elise does
know SQ, after all. But, I can’t be sure whether my secondary account can gain her trust.

Conversely, Elise couldn’t help sneering coldly at Tiana’s reply. That reply was akin to a guilty person giving themselves away by
being too conscious about declaring their innocence.
The other party was terrified that Elise might not believe that SQ had taken in Tiana as a student. That was why she deliberately
mentioned the name ‘Tiana’ despite knowing that this was a private conversation.
Seriously. You gave yourself away by concealing the truth! How unnecessary!
Her slender fingers tapped against the keyboard as she replied immediately.
‘I see. I was wondering about the paintings that you left in my care previously. How should I return them to you?’
Paintings? Tiana’s eyes narrowed slightly. SQ’s paintings? Moreover, there’s more than one! Isn’t this practically a free gift? It’s a
waste not to accept!
‘Give me an address. I’ll ask Tiana to pick them up.’
The corners of Elise’s mouth lifted slightly. She pretended to be mysterious. ‘Didn’t you say you are the only person who can take
them? I won’t hand them over to anybody else.’
‘Okay then. I’ll give you an address. Send the items there, and I’ll pick them up myself.’ Tiana responded.
‘Okay.’
A moment later, she shared an address with Elise.
Elise calmly read the contents of their conversation, and her eyes gleamed with a shrewd light. Good. The fish has taken the
bait.
At the same time, late at night in the teacher’s dormitory of Tissote University, Martin took out the sealed answer sheets and
accurately found Elise’s answer sheet.