Chapter 83

I stepped back, pressing my hand to my chest, my face pale as I forced myself to stay calm. Those were the emotions of the 25-year-old Elise. I didn't want that fragile version of me to affect who I am now. I took a deep breath and met Frederick's eyes. "It's simple. There's nothing I'm unwilling to do, but Mr. Ford Senior's getting on in years, and I don't want anything to happen to him." Though I was tired of the Ford family, I wasn't about to cause trouble at a time like this. "You don't have to do anything to Mr. Ford Senior. Just exaggerate his illness enough to distract those people. I'll handle the rest." I nodded. "Alright, let's do it that way." My phone was still in Frederick's hand. I looked at him. "You've already blocked Jonathan. Can I have my phone back now?" "Of course." Only then did Frederick hand it over. I glanced at him. "Don't pull stunts like that again. Even though I've long wanted to block Jonathan, I don't want you meddling in my affairs." Frederick