Comeback Of The Adored Heiress

Chapter 1310

Chapter 1310:

Rocco had just stepped out of the restroom when he heard Elton’s words. His steps faltered, and his gaze hardened.

“From the moment you walked in and opened your mouth, I told you—I’m not a general anymore. Denby personally trained you. How can you be so forgetful?”

Elton straightened slightly, resting his hands on his knees.

“I guess I’m just used to calling you that. You were my senior, after all. If I’ve done something wrong, go ahead and reprimand me—but don’t pin it on the commander. I wouldn’t dare let him take the blame for it.”

To the outside world, Elton and Denby always presented a united front. But here, in front of Rocco, Elton was deliberately drawing a line between them. A calculated move—one Rocco caught onto instantly. Rocco had once commanded an independent regiment, a man who had matched Denby in both rank and power.

He had seen it all.

Every little maneuver, every subtle shift in tone—he caught it all.

such things. He had learned not to get entangled in matters

constant, grating reminder of how he had ended up like this—injured,

interest in playing this game

afternoon. Just lay your cards on the table already. And don’t bother imitating Denby’s calm composure. You’re not fooling

into Rocco’s house, Elton had been

once been equals. Half of the regiment had served under Rocco’s command. If there was anyone who could still challenge Denby’s dominance, it was

two leaders with conflicting

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to believe Rocco harbored

was a friend. As Elton plotted to outmaneuver Andrew and wrest control from Denby’s iron

ambition, willing to sacrifice anything

cruel

the flames of Rocco’s suppressed desires. The bitterness and

Elton felt a surge of

nothing,” he began