Chapter 80 Likewise, as Elijah was a figure absent from any media spotlight, Soren did not recognize him either.

Soren opened his mouth to clarify.

“We were just….”

Elizabeth jerked her arm free from Elijah’s grasp, her eyes flashing as she warned, “Mind your language.

This is my business partner, and we are here strictly for professional reasons.”

She cast a pointed look at Sandra, who had trailed in behind Elijah, and added with a loaded tone, “Unlike you two.”

Though she aimed for sarcasm, Elizabeth’s voice betrayed a touch of bitterness, as if tinged with envy.

She had been making a concerted effort to keep her distance from Elijah, yet somehow, she and this duo always seemed to be in the same place at the same time.

It was almost as if fate enjoyed mocking her attempts to avoid them.

Elijah and Sandra were the darlings of

strained interactions with Elijah, Sandra seemed to complement him perfectly, almost as if

heart as she reflected on her own

its mark, Elijah bristled, feeling his pride sting

was sharp and

independence? By leaning on other men? If that’s all, why

a

you for help? And watch you help someone else take my role?

the wrong, yet his stubbornness prevailed as he scornfully remarked, “What’s so special about acting? You really take

honestly believe success comes that

had been quietly observing their exchange, struggled to

lingered on Elizabeth

the sight of Elizabeth chatting

ignited a sharp pang of anxiety

tightly together, Sandra intervened between Elijah

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