Chapter 26
Elise was so concentrated on solving the problerns that she did not notice Alexander‘s exploring gaze. Af
ter she completed one question, the scrap paper was already full of workings. Elise stretched while a dee
p voice emerged from beside. “Good job. You‘ve used the correct method and formula. Continue
with the next question. This question is less challenging than the previous one.”
Elise hummed in response and continued solving the questions with high spirits. As time passed, Elise b
ecame so tired that she dozed off on the study table.
The dim light shone on her ugly face, but at this moment, Alexander thought Elise didn‘t look that bad at
all. He even thought she looked rather gentle.
Standing up, he then carried Elise and laid her gently on the bed. Upon being put on the bed, Elise flippe
d over and slept like a log after adjusting to a comfortable posture.
The next morning, Elise woke up to see sunlight shining through the window. She flipped over and sat up
from the bed. It was only then did
she realize she was still wearing the school uniform from yesterday. After being in a daze for a while, she
recalled that she dozed off at the study table last night.
How did I get to the bed? She thought of a possibility but quickly patted her head ruefully
and got out of her bed swiftly to dress up in the changing room.
Fortunately, her
makeup still looked fine and her wig did not come off. Elise checked her appearance in the mirror again a
nd only went downstairs with her school bag after ensuring that everything looked fine.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe car was already awaiting her at the gate. Elise quickly opened the door and got into the car. It was o
nly then did she realize the driver was actually Alexander. At once, Elise‘s mind ran wild as she thought o
f last night‘s
scene. Feeling embarrassed, she pretended to be unaffected and sat quietly at the backseat.
Alexander started the car engine and drove out slowly. On the way, no one spoke a word. Elise had neve
r felt so awkward before as she could even sense the suppressed atmosphere. Inwardly, Elise kept prayi
ng that she would arrive at the school as soon as possible.
When they arrived at the school, Elise couldn‘t wait to open the car door before the car even
stopped properly. However, the door was locked from the inside.
“Please unlock the door,” Elise said. However, at this moment, Alexander passed her a book, “What is thi
s?” Elise wore a perplexed look.
Alexander explained, “It‘s Math Olympiad past–year questions. You might find it helpful.”
“Oh, I don‘t need this.” Without thinking, Elise rejected immediately. However, Alexander didn‘t even
give her the chance to reject as he insisted, “I never take back things that I‘ve given out. If you don‘t nee
d it, you can throw it away.”
As much as Alexander‘s tone was indifferent, Elise still perceived his displeasure. Oh
well, anyone would be displeased upon being rejected.
Elise did not want
to provoke Alexander again, so she took the book from him and said, “Alright then. Thank you!”
Alexander‘s expression became less tense after Elise received the practice book. After humming in resp
onse, he unlocked the door and Elise got out of the car.
“Thank you. Drive safe” Elise waved at Alexander,
This time around, Alexander did not leave immediately but watched Elise enter the campus and wanted u
ntil she disappeared from his sight. It was only then did he retract his qaze and drive away
Elise walked through the corridor toward her classroom Holding the practice book from Alexander she co
uldn‘t understand what his intention was Eventually, she decided to stop thinking about it
Since Alexander gave her the book out of kindness, she decided to keep it Besides, she had almost finis
hed the practice questions that she had. So, now that Alexander had given her some new material, she c
ould save the trouble of buying new practice books,
At that thought, Elise stopped
questioning Alexander‘s intention. After entering the classroom and putting down her bag, she started rea
ding the practice questions,
“Hey, Elise. Good morning!” Mikayla greeted Elise the moment she arrived at the classroom. Then, che t
ook out her favorite lollipop and passed it to Elise. “This is for you.”
Elise lifted her head to glance at Mikayla, and her eyes were filled with excitement at once. “How did you
know that I like this flavor of lollipops?!”
Mikayla was surprised too as she did not expect them to have the
same preference. “Haha! Great minds think alike, huh?”
Elise received the lollipop and started sucking on it after unwrapping it. At once, a familiar taste
ring this period, she had always disguised herself and abstained from her favorite food. She even forced
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmherself to quit having lollipops, which she had been
eating for many years. Now that she had a taste of the familiar flavor, she felt elated.
*1 still have many lollipops of different flavors at home. I‘ll bring them for you next time” Mikayla blinked a
t Elise cheerfully, and the two girls broke into laughter in spite of themselves,
Meanwhile, Jasmine‘s eyes darkened when she saw the intimacy between Mikayla and Elise. Initially, Elis
In just a few days‘ time, everyone in the class had changed their attitude toward Elise, Furthermore, Elise
an opponent before. Snorting, Jasmine clenched her fists and decided she had to think of
a way to surpass Elise,
“Hey, Jasmine, let‘s go to the library together later,” Jasmine‘s deskmate patted her shoulder and said,
Feeling vexed, Jasmine rejected her deskmate directly, “I‘m not going. You can go ahead.”
Before this, Jasmine had heard from her parents that Beter planned to head back to the country Beter wa
known Chinese teacher who was very experienced. Besides that, to become one of Beter‘s students had
Elise was not aware of Jasmine‘s intention at all and was only focusing on
her Math Olympiad practice questions. By the time she finished attempting the practice questions that Ale
day of the examination had arrived.
Danny sent Elise to the examination hall personally. Although he had seen Elise
practicing every day during this period, he never thought that Elise was actually talented. After all, Math O
in this case, one needed to be talented in order to master it.
Before leaving, Danny said, “You can take a nap on the table if you really can‘t
solve the question. We won‘t laugh at you even if you only
score a few marks. As for the bet, just acknowledge it if you lose.”
Elise lifted her brows slightly and asked, “Are you so certain that I‘ll lose?”