James' POV

　　Since Ellie had insisted she would meet with my dad alone, I had no choice but to wait anxiously for my father's arrival.

　　I didn't know what plans my father had, but knowing Ellie, she wasn't an easy nut to Crack.

　　After a while of waiting earnestly, my father returned from his meeting with Ellie.

　　"Welcome, Dad; how did it go?" I asked eagerly. I could no longer wait to hear in detail all that he discussed with ...