Coolest Girl in Town (Elise and Alexander) novel Chapter 761

Chapter 761 Staying Away Is the Best Way I Can Protect You

In order to live the life of a new identity, she had to take on the work of the new identity.

Anastasia had sent a manuscript to a publishing house when she was traveling around the world. Unexpectedly, she had passed every round, and had won the first prize.

Today was the day she would receive the award.

With the attendance of well-known writers in the industry, the award ceremony bustled with noise.

Elise wasn’t sure whether Anastasia had any acquaintances in the circle, but in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, she could only hide in a corner where traffic was low.

It wasn’t long before the host of the event called her name. “Next up, we would like to invite the winner of the first prize, Miss Anastasia White, to come up on stage to give her acceptance speech. Everyone, please give her a round of applause!”

As the thunderous applause rang out from the audience, Elise, acting neither humble nor arrogant, walked up to the stage and stood in the center of the stage to bow to thank the audience. She then stood there while waiting to receive her trophy.

“We will now have the previous winner of the first prize, Mr. Alexander Griffith, to present the award! Welcome!”

Elise’s heart thumped violently and her expression became unnatural for a moment, but she still forced herself to regain his composure within the blink of an eye.

Alexander soon came on stage, and he took the trophy from the usher before he walked toward Elise and passed her the trophy.

“Thank you.” Elise deliberately made her voice gruffer.

However, the man’s attention was caught by her eyes when he glanced at her briefly.

Those eyes look so familiar… They look just like hers, Alexander thought without letting go of the trophy. He kept staring at her face unblinkingly.

His deep voice sounded between them only after a few beats. “I have an old friend who also likes the brand of perfume you are using.”

Hearing that, she lowered her head to avoid looking right in his face as she deliberately mocked. “Is this how you approach women, Mr. Griffith? We are at a public event!”

The host also realized the tense atmosphere, so he hurried over and reminded in a low voice, “Mr. Griffith, why don’t we take a photo first?”

It was only then that Alexander unwillingly loosened his grip on the trophy.

After that, Elise and Alexander took a photo together with the audience as their witness.

She then calmly left the stage and took a moment to chat with the fans who came up to ask for autographs before scurrying toward the exit when no one was around her.

Just as she was about to reach out to stop a taxi, Alexander’s familiar voice came from behind again.

“Miss White!” He jogged all the way after her. “It is fate that we meet. How about exchanging contacts on Whatsapp?”

“That is not necessary,” Elise answered without even looking back. “I am a married woman, Please have some self-respect, Mr. Griffith.”

“Ellie.” He suddenly reached out to hold her by her wrist.

However, she snatched her hand away right at the moment their skin touched. She even took two steps to the side before she solemnly warned, “Do you really have to put a pregnant woman on the spot like this, Mr. Griffith? My husband will definitely hold you accountable if something were to happen to me!”

“Pregnant?”

He felt something in his heart break and shatter as soon as he heard that.

Quietly, he retracted his outstretched hand, his eyes turning dull.

Elise took the chance while Alexander was distracted to hail a taxi to leave the place.

It was only when the car had driven some distance that she felt relieved.

Looking into the rearview mirror, she gradually lost the spark in her eyes when she saw his lonesome silhouette.

I am sorry. Staying away is the best way I can protect you.

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