Coolest Girl in Town (Elise and Alexander) novel Chapter 25

Chapter 25

Elise was chewing on her pen when she heard the question. In response, she quickly lifted her head to glance at Alexander and hummed.

“When’s the competition?” Alexander asked again.

“Next Friday at Athesea High.” As she recalled Jack had once mentioned that Alexander had taken part in a Mathematics Olympiad competition before too, she added, “I heard you participated in a Mathematics Olympiad competition before and had even won the first prize. Do you have any tips for me?”

Alexander lifted his brows slightly. “That was a long time ago, so I can’t be of much help now.”

Elise hummed in response and said nothing else. As such, the atmosphere in the car went silent once again. Fortunately, they arrived at the Griffith Residence in no time.

After the car stopped, Elise opened the door and got out of the car. Then, she walked into the living room after changing her shoes on the porch and saw Jonah having tea leisurely while sitting on the couch. “Ellie, you’re home!”

“Hi, Grandpa,” Elise addressed Jonah courteously.

Joy spread across Jonah’s face when he saw Elise. “How are things at school, Ellie? Just tell me if you’re

unhappy with anything, or you can complain to those few rascals too. Don’t let yourself suffer.”

“Alright, Grandpa! You don’t have to worry about me.”

“You’re such a polite child. Jonah said with a bright smile. Then, he saw Alexander who just entered the house. “Alex, please help me to look after Ellie if she needs anything. She’s a girl, so we should give her more care.”

Alexander did not refute Jonah’s words but answered indifferently, “Alright, Grandpa.”

Jonah couldn’t be bothered about Alexander’s apathetic response. So, he diverted his attention back to Elise and

said, “Ellie, I heard that you’re going to participate in a Mathematics Olympiad competition. Alex is pretty good at Math Olympiad. He can tutor you.”

Hearing that, Elise quickly rejected it. “It’s okay, Grandpa. I’d rather not trouble him.”

“Not at all. Alex, you’ll be Ellie’s Math Olympiad tutor from tonight onward. Do teach her whatever you know so

that she will excel in the competition.” Jonah was so determined that there was no opportunity for Elise and Alexander to reject the proposal. Elise actually wanted to say something but could only bite her tongue toward the end.

On the other hand, Alexander always honored Jonah’s word and would never go against him, so neither did he reject the order. As such, Alexander became Elise’s Math Olympiad tutor.

During dinner, Jack was driven up the wall when he knew Alexander was going to give Elise tuition because Elise would most likely win the competition with Alexander’s help. If that happened, he would lose the bet.

Freaked out, Jack secretly pulled Alexander to the side after dinner. “Alex, I’m begging you-can you please don’t

give Elise tuition?”

Alexander wore a calm look and replied nonchalantly, “That’s Grandpa’s order.” What he meant was he couldn’t defy Jonah’s order.

Jack became even more anxious. “C’mon, Alex. You can tell Grandpa that given Elise’s capability, she doesn’t need a tutor at all–or, you can just palter with Elise, as long as she doesn’t win the competition.”

Alexander nodded upon understanding Jack’s intention and gave an ambiguous answer. “I’ll try to…”

Jack immediately placed his hands on his lap and feigned a pitiful look. “Please help me out, Alex…”

Just then, Jack met Elise’s eyes as she walked toward them. At once, he put on a normal look and pretended as if nothing had happened. “Go ahead, Alex. I shall excuse myself first as I still have some matters to attend to,” he

said in a serious manner and quickly slipped away thereupon.

However, Alexander had no intention to leave at all so he immediately sat down on the chair. “I never defy

Alexander took up Elise’s practice questions and flipped through them. Besides her nice handwriting, her workings were very clear too, which made it pleasant for one to read.

Elise looked at the question. He’s right.