Chapter 380
I Want to Hear What You Think,Coolest Girl in Town
The power struggle between the Griffith Group and Olson Pharmaceuticals was getting heated, and
while Alexander had been careful not to bring this up in front of the rest of the Griffiths, it didn’t stop
them from worrying either. With immense pressure from the family, Adam had no choice but to have
Alexander return home so they could get to the bottom of the brewing business war. Alexander had
wanted to keep Elise out of the murky situation, but her insistence had worn him down and he
eventually agreed to let her participate in the Griffiths’ family conference.
Upon arriving at the Griffith Residence, Elise and Alexander saw that nearly everyone in the family had
turned up and there were even a few unfamiliar faces. They had all squeezed themselves into the living
room and seemingly filled up every available space. These were all relatives whose livelihoods
depended on the success of the Griffiths and Griffith Group.
When Jonah had been in charge, his authority had overpowered any rumor or threat that loomed over
the company’s reputation. However, now that Alexander had taken over his grandfather’s place, the
sudden and seismic shifts that happened were making everyone uneasy.
In particular, they had heard from some unconfirmed sources that the only reason why Alexander was
waging war against the Olson Family was because he wanted to avenge his fiancée; while this alone
did not sit well with the rest of the Griffiths, there were also some who started to question his ability to
lead the company. After all, none of them cared about a woman’s dignity and they certainly didn’t think
it was worth gambling on the family fortune. As such, they treated Elise as the cause of all this and her
faults far outweighed Alexander’s lapse of judgment.
Presently, as she walked into the house, everyone—even the most distant of the Griffiths who had
never met her before—eyed her with unadulterated hostility. If looks could kill, she would have died
from a thousand cuts the moment she walked past the threshold.
Meanwhile, upon noticing his family’s unfriendly gaze, Alexander blinked and took Elise’s hand in his.
He was unfazed and his gestures were slow and steady. He had as good as told everyone that Elise
was his woman, his only choice, and anyone who dared to scorn her would do well to remember their
place.
Elise, on the other hand, had been expecting something like this way before their arrival. Her
expression had betrayed nothing and despite the circumstances, she was centered and unfazed.
Indeed, her stature and her temperament did not sit well with a lot of people. Alexander had been
fielding controversies left and right ever since he coupled with her, but maybe he would finally make a
decision today.
“Don’t just stand there. Take a seat,” Madeline said, breaking the long and stifling silence. Elise had
intended to cross over and boldly take her seat among the Griffiths, but at that moment, Alexander said
drily, “No, thanks. It’s getting late and I’d like to drop Elise home as soon as possible. Whatever it is you
have to say, just come right out with it.” “Will you take a look at that? Are the elders gathered here
today nothing more than chopped liver compared to some woman—some outsider?
I don’t know how any of you see it, but I think this boy’s gone stupid from love!” The man who said
those words shook his head in disapproval. He was a senior family member who made sure to criticize
in that exact capacity. When everyone else heard this, they muttered their agreement, though they
dared not speak up against Alexander directly.
They worried about no one but themselves, but feigned concern for the whole family and assumed a
self-righteous air as though they were fighting for a just cause. Alexander narrowed his eyes
dangerously as he zoomed on the man who made that scathing remark before he withdrew his gaze as
a form of pointed ignorance.
Then, his eyes flickered over to Adam instead. “I want to hear what you think, Dad,” he said calmly.
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