Chapter 160

"Elizabeth, just listen to me, okay? I get it, you're capable, but other people don't see where your money's coming from. If I didn't step in, some might think you're relying on the Prescott family. I know you don't care about that, but I did it for your own good." Alexander spoke gently, but Elizabeth didn't buy it—she was already pissed. "My funds? Alexander, what exactly are you afraid of? That I got dirty money? That I'll be a burden to you?" That wasn't what he meant at all. Honestly, he didn't care what kind of background Elizabeth had—he liked her for who she was. "Elizabeth, calm down. You know how messy high society in Capitol City is. Just look at what happened today—there's no telling what could happen next. I only did that to give you a bit more insurance. But during the takeover of the Holmes family's business, it wasn't just us making a move. You were aware of that, right?" Elizabeth paused, pretending like she didn't know. Of course she knew. Her team was this close to s