Chapter 76

Nicholas didn't even bother to look up.

Elisa felt utterly helpless. She didn't want Christina to go abroad, but what could she do against the powerful Cavendish family?

After leaving the study, she quickly called Christina.

The phone rang a few times before Christina answered. Elisa, her voice trembling, said, "Christina, something bad happened. Someone took a photo of William kissing you and sent it to Nicholas. Now he wants to send you abroad."

Christina frowned. "How could that happen?"

That night when she met William, he seemed drugged.

William was caught in some conspiracy, and Nicholas was probably taking it out on her.

"Maybe you should lay low for a while?" Elisa suggested.

But they couldn't hide forever. Christina wasn't going to let them control her anymore.

"Don't worry, Mom."

She went to work as usual. As soon as she stepped out of the office after work, a few bodyguards in black appeared in front of her.

"Miss, please get in the car."

"What do you want?" Christina narrowed her eyes.

She couldn't believe Nicholas was trying to force her to leave.

"Nicholas wants to see you," the bodyguard said, his face expressionless.

Christina looked around at them.

"What do you mean? Are you trying to force me?"

"As a member of the Cavendish family, when an elder calls, you should comply," the bodyguards surrounded her, their actions warning her not to try anything funny. If she resisted, they would take her by force.

Christina knew she had no choice. She couldn't make a scene here.

She obediently got into the car.

The car stopped in front of the Cavendish family mansion.

Christina got out and was led to the study by a servant.

Nicholas sat at the desk, his expression icy.

"Grandfather."

She greeted him.

Nicholas gave her a cold look. "You really have no shame, acting like nothing happened? I should never have kept you!"

Christina sneered. "Nicholas, didn't we already clear this up? And that night, it was William who was out of his mind."

"You've used drugs before," Nicholas said, looking down on her.

"How could I have drugged him? He was already like that when I met him," Christina tried to explain.

But Nicholas wouldn't listen, his eyes narrowing coldly.

"Your words are useless now. I've found a good place for you to go, to study abroad."

Christina's tone turned sharp. "Are you really finding me a good place, or are you just throwing me away like trash? If it's about finding a place, I can do that myself. You don't need to worry."

Nicholas was clearly unhappy with her attitude but didn't explode.

"Or do you want to stay and use this scandal to force William's hand?"

"I never thought of that. If I wanted to force him, I would have done it back then. Why would I distance myself? Nicholas, why do you suspect me without reason?"

Christina spoke without much courtesy.

Nicholas's face turned completely dark. "You're getting crazier. This matter is already decided."

Christina narrowed her eyes. "Does William know about this?"

Nicholas sneered. "What, you think he'll keep you here if he knows? You're overestimating yourself. His relationship with Jennifer is going well. You can't just interfere."

"Shouldn't you ask him? He knows it wasn't me and wouldn't blame me," Christina said coldly.

Nicholas was furious. "Are you saying I'm blaming you unfairly?"

Christina stood her ground. "Nicholas, is this really about the photo, or are you just using it as an excuse to send me abroad?"

Nicholas's face turned red with anger. "Is this how you talk to your elders?"

Christina looked him straight in the eye. "I'm not going to just roll over. I did nothing wrong, so why should I be punished? I respect you, but I won't compromise on this."

Nicholas didn't expect her to be so defiant. "Fine, but this isn't up to you to decide!"

He called out to the bodyguards outside the door. "Watch her until she gets on the plane."

With that, Christina was escorted out of the study.

Elisa rushed over. "What did he say?"

Christina's tone was calm. "He wants to send me abroad, thinking he's found a good place for me."

"With so many people watching you, there's no way out," Elisa said, almost in tears.

Christina narrowed her eyes, already formulating a plan. "I won't let them succeed."

"Let me help you. William hasn't said a word about this. Maybe he knows something? I could tell him, and maybe he'll help you," Elisa suggested desperately.

"He won't help me, Mom. Don't bother," Christina shook her head.

"Then what? Am I supposed to watch you go abroad? Once you're sent away, who knows when you'll come back? The Cavendish family wants to drive me to despair. I'll fight them to the end," Elisa said, biting her lip.

Christina felt comforted seeing her mother willing to fight for her. But she still refused. "Mom, don't tell William. He won't help me. I'll handle this myself."

"No," Elisa shook her head.

Just then, Gabrielle walked over. "Nicholas told me to keep an eye on you, to make sure you don't cause trouble."

She was talking to Elisa, indicating that both of them were being watched.

Elisa wanted to argue, but it was pointless. Arguing wouldn't help.

As night fell, the bodyguards opened the door. "Miss, your things are packed. It's time to go."

Christina didn't make a fuss and got into the car, heading to the airport.

About thirty minutes later, the car stopped at the airport, and the bodyguards surrounded her.

She guessed right. For an international flight, no private individual could arrange it so quickly!

As she got out, a bodyguard threatened, "If you make a scene, we'll knock you out."

Christina raised an eyebrow. "And then what? Can you still get me on the plane?"

The bodyguard snorted. "Don't underestimate the Cavendish family's power."

Christina said nothing and walked quickly into the bustling airport, with customs officers patrolling nearby. She acted very cooperative.