Elliot left the dining hall.

When Layla saw his hardened expression, her heart started beating faster. She was not used to him being suddenly so serious.

"Layla, perhaps your Daddy is looking for you to talk about your Mommy," Mrs. Cooper said to Layla when she saw Layla standing there not moving.

Layla pouted and grumbled softly, "I don't think so!"

From Elliot's expression, she could roughly guess that it was because of her test results.

Since she did that already, she should have been mentally prepared. If Elliot dared to scold her or hit her, she would run away from home immediately and head to Bridgedale to look for her Mommy and Hayden.

In Elliot's study, Elliot waited for Layla to enter before closing the door.

"Why are you closing the door? Open it." Layla looked at the door and sternly commanded.

Elliot could only leave the door open.

To the public, he was the high and mighty President of the Sterling Group. No one dared to disrespect him. However, at home, he had to