Chapter 116

Jasper and Elian had known each other since they were kids, but the former was always the one bearing the infliction of Elian's punches.

They weren't exactly best friends, but they weren't enemies either. Jasper had this knack for getting along with everyone, even with Sebastian's group. He and Elian were distant cousins, as the Vane family and the Ashcroft family had been close for generations.

So, even though Elian wasn't particularly fond of Jasper, he tolerated him. That was why when Jasper wanted to meet up, Elian agreed. After all, he hadn't had a good brawl in a while.

"So, what brings you here?" Elian asked coolly. "Just here to shoot the breeze?"

Jasper leaned lazily against the freezer, wincing in pain as he replied, "Haven't seen you in ages, just thought I'd drop by."

Elian had always been an elusive figure, popping up only during school breaks as a kid. But after turning fifteen, he seemed to have vanished entirely.

Not that anyone from a family like the Ashcrofts would question it. They had their own family missions, and Elian was born into a role different from them. From the high position he held, it was only natural for him to undertake the corresponding responsibilities.

But hearing that Elian had resurfaced in Zephra after three years made him both excited and curious. He also heard from Sebastian that Elian and Miranda had quite the connection, and he wanted the

eyed the scars on

complete your thought? Always

you to Zephra?"

walked to the side and buttoned up his shirt. "The

been hanging around here too. I gotta say, that girl, Miranda,

"I did."

fingers paused on

Jasper blinked. "Huh?"

me the surveillance footage," Elian's voice

aback. "You two on

atmosphere shifted, and Elian

on quickly, laughing awkwardly.

Sebastian trying to provoke

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