Chase followed closely behind and sat beside Elliot. "No, I need to share a room with you."He needed to keep an eye on this man for his sister, and make sure no other woman could take advantage of him.Elliot coolly replied, "Do you want me to call your agent?"Chase frowned. "Can't you let me rest for a couple of days?"Elliot was getting impatient. "Shut up!""Alright, alright, I'll be quiet," Chase said. He looked at Sophia. "How did you piss him off?"Sophia glanced at Elliot. "Who said I did anything? He just gets mad too easily."Elliot glared at Sophia, commanding coldly, "Sit down and eat.""I've already eaten.""Keep me company, then," Elliot asserted forcefully.Sophia stared at him, reluctant to comply with his request. But she couldn't help but feel a slight sense of responsibility since it was late and he hadn't eaten.However, she wasn't one to suppress her feelings. As she sat at the table, she deliberately started a conversation with Chase. "You're a celebri
After the commotion at the door subsided, Sophia settled into bed. Reflecting on today's events, she knew she would not have been able to start school so smoothly if it were not for Elliot.Of course, what moved her the most were his words. They made her feel less pathetic. If she blocked out everything else and looked at only this incident, she felt pretty thankful toward him. Then she remembered him sulking over a bowl of clam chowder for hours. She rolled her eyes, thinking about how petty he was.As Sophia was lost in thought, a woman’s cry suddenly filled the room. It was sharp, distant, and haunting, accompanied by eerie echoes. Startled, she instinctively sat up and scanned every corner of the room.She tried to locate the source of the sound but failed. It seemed to be coming from all directions.Just then, a disheveled woman with a red-stained tongue crawled in through the window. Her appearance—pale lips and fangs—was not only unexpected, but even if Sophia had been prepa
Elliot leaned against the bedside and pitched his voice to a low and haunting tone. "Don't come saying I didn’t warn you. That room you're in used to be mine. I moved to this one after it got haunted. When you open the door, there might just be a ghost waiting for you."Sophia was instantly scared, glaring at Elliot with resentment. "Are you trying to get me killed? What's your ulterior motive for putting me in that room?"Elliot suppressed a smile. "I thought you were fearless and that ghosts wouldn’t faze you."Sophia shivered, looking at him skeptically. "You’re joking, right?""Why would I? Do you know how those women in Elm County died? You're lucky there was only one ghost tonight. Sometimes, there are several of them…” Elliot said with an air of seriousness.Sophia saw the horrifying scene, and she was so scared that she jumped back into his bed. When she was back in his arms, his heart nearly burst with joy. However, he pretended to be impatient and pushed her away."Go b
What Sophia saw made her jump in surprise at first. Upon closer inspection, she noticed it was just an ordinary white dress. With some effort, she managed to retrieve the garment. She examined it closely and confirmed that it was identical to the one she saw the ghost wearing last night. There were even some stains on it that looked like blood. She sniffed it, and it smelled like chicken blood. She was dumbfounded. This meant that there was not a ghost last night, but someone dressed up as one. This realization ignited a fire of anger within Sophia. She turned and stormed out, kicking open Elliot's door. Inside the room, Elliot had Chase pinned to the bed, and the proximity between the two men was enough to fuel anyone's imagination. Sophia felt a moment of embarrassment. If she had not come to hold Elliot accountable, she would not have seen this situation.Elliot probably realized how suggestive their positions were and quickly released Chase. As soon as Chase's hands were
Sophia halted and turned around, looking unrepentant. "What?"Elliot frowned. "You came here early in the morning and punched and scolded me. You think you get to walk away?"Sophia frowned, refusing to admit that she had wronged him. "Maybe you were in on it together."Elliot looked at Chase. "He's right here. You can ask him."Sophia said, "Ask what? I'm going to be late for classes. We'll talk when I get back." She swiftly ran out of the room.Elliot sighed in exasperation.Meanwhile, Chase's face began to show signs of panic. "Elliot, Elliot. Something’s happening to me. My arms feel numb."Elliot looked at him, puzzled. "You feel numb?""Yeah, my face is numb too. Am I having a stroke? Did I get bitten by a snake?" Chase said, swaying as he tried to get up. "Elliot, call for a doctor. Quick."Elliot smirked and grabbed Chase by the collar. "I told you not to provoke her."Chase looked at him in confusion. "What do you mean? Are you saying that brat did this to me? But ho
Her friend Isabel was unusually excited. "Sophy, it’s someone from the Patton family!"Sophia asked, "What's so special about the Patton family?"Isabel exclaimed, "The Pattons are a top-tier powerhouse in Phoenix. They're like characters straight out of a TV show."Sophia looked at Ezekiel with disdain. "Even in top-tier families, there are still some unsavory characters."Isabel did not care. Her eyes filled with admiration as she watched the man get on stage. "He's so handsome!""You must be kidding. What's handsome about him?""Everything!"Sophia rolled her eyes.At this point, Ezekiel had already taken the podium. He exchanged some pleasantries with the students before getting to the point."I'm here today on behalf of the Patton Group. As a local enterprise in Phoenix, we're willing to offer a little help to the aspiring students of Phoenix High who are about to take the college entrance exams.“For students who score above 1000 points, the Patton Group will provide a
Jeffrey’s condition had stabilized quite a bit with Sophie’s warm acupuncture and herbal treatment. After finishing the acupuncture, Sophia tidied up the needles, saying, "Grandpa, I’ll come to your place tomorrow for acupuncture."Jeffrey replied, "Alright, thank you, Sophy."Sophia smiled. "I’m just doing my duty, Grandpa. Now rest up. I'll take my leave." With that, she picked up her bag and headed out.She did not exchange a single word with Elliot the entire time, and refused to even look at him. After Sophia left, Jeffrey slapped Elliot's arm and glared at him angrily. "Are you picking on Sophy?"Elliot felt wronged by the accusation and frowned. "What are you talking about?""No? Then why is she ignoring you?"Elliot was at a loss. "I have no idea."Jeffrey was furious. "You little brat. If you dare mistreat Sophy, I won't spare you."Elliot sighed.Back in Elm County, Sophia headed for the house, leaving Elliot and Samuel behind. She did not even acknowledge Chase
Ezekiel smirked playfully, "It seems you have a remarkable memory for my voice. So, Dr. Sophia, are you interested in joining us for some fun?"Sophia suppressed her anger and asked, "Where are you?"Ezekiel spoke mysteriously, "Somewhere nice. If you're willing to come, I’ll give you the address."Sophia replied confidently, "Alright."Ezekiel let out a cold chuckle. "Good, you've got guts. I'll be waiting." With that, he hung up the phone.Not long after, Sophia's phone received a location ping. It was an unfamiliar place, and she had no idea where it was.She stood there for a while, contemplating. It was clear that Ezekiel was coming for her. She thought about calling Elliot.But their recent argument made her hesitate. Forget it. She would go see things for herself first. She could always call him later if necessary. After getting permission from her teacher and leaving the school, she quickly stopped at the hospital to grab some things before heading to the address E