Chapter 69

Vanessa was about to question Jennifer when Kennedy and Elijah walked over.

Seeing the reassuring figure, Jennifer rushed toward him in tears. “Eli…”

Elijah glanced at her without saying anything. No one could read his expression under the dim lighting.

Kennedy noticed Jennifer’s disheveled appearance and asked, “What happened?”

The gathered guests joined in explaining. Although their words were somewhat biased toward Jennifer, they refrained from saying anything too harsh, given Skye’s reputation and Sheena’s stunning performance.

After getting a rough idea, Kennedy understood the situation. He smiled and reassured the guests to continue enjoying the night. After briefly comforting Jennifer, he then returned to the hall with the other guests.

Jennifer sobbed as she reached for Elijah’s hand, gently leaning on him and looking pitiful.” Eli, please don’t blame Sheena. She’s probably upset about our engagement.”

Elijah looked at Jennifer and asked coldly, “What did you say to her?”

Caught off guard by his question, Jennifer noticed that he was displeased, so she quickly explained, “We’re about to get engaged. I just wanted her to give us her blessing. I didn’t expect her to be angry and splash me with wine.”

frowned, and his expression turned

a glimmer of hope and nodded, tightening her grip on his arm.

his arm almost instantly and said, “Jenny, I’m

was taken aback.

the first time he had sounded

seen through

up the act. If Elijah had indeed caught onto something, hiding the truth would only make him hate her more.

me with an embarrassing photo of me from the incident. I got angry and

remained silent, letting Jennifer continue her

she cried harder, “Eli, please say something. You promised you’d marry me for what I’ve done for you. Please believe me. I didn’t mean to

past, growing even more disdainful toward

the country, she frequently used the incident from years ago as emotional

Chapter 69

once was, and Elijah

being a woman herself, listened to Jennifer and felt

“Madam Moore, Jenny’s not in the best state tonight. Please take her back and let

discreetly pinched Jennifer’s arm as she muttered, Just as expected of the daughter of a mistress. You sure know how to put on a show! He’s long gone, so

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