Chapter 246 Elizabeth kept her composure, her voice steady.

“Mr.

Crawford, you’re overthinking things.

I’m married, and my actions represent more than just myself.”

Though she suspected the thugs might have been Alexander’s doing, she had no proof.

Speculation without evidence would only complicate matters, and the situation already felt like a web.

The waiter began delivering their dishes, momentarily interrupting their conversation.

Alexander, ever the image of refinement, placed several desserts before Elizabeth.

“Let’s not discuss unpleasant matters while dining,” he said with a gentle smile.

Elizabeth turned her focus to the desserts.

One souffle, shaped like a delicate camellia, caught her eye.

Its cream petals transitioned seamlessly from pale pink to white, accented with droplets of maple sugar.

As she took a bite, the elderflower strawberry filling provided a subtle tartness, perfectly complementing the souffle’s rich, creamy texture.

She savored the treat, gazing out the window at the city’s sparkling nightscape.

The lights of Orkset, on its path to becoming a first-tier metropolis, shimmered like stars.

Much of the city’s rise was owed to the Norris family, with Elijah playing a pivotal role.

As she admired the view, a reflection in the glass made her heart skip.

Turning abruptly, she spotted Elijah stepping out of a private room.

A woman in a white dress clung to his sleeve—a mask covering her face, a wide-brimmed hat concealing her hair.

Yet there was no mistaking her identity.

It was Sandra.

Sandra’s childlike mannerisms were painfully familiar as she leaned into Elijah, her movements playful and intimate.

away, his expression one

in a world of their own, oblivious to Elizabeth and Alexander by

quickly, unwilling to let Alexander

turned back,

with

you pretend to be so strong in front

He had seen everything.

chest tighten with

painstakingly escaped from

for her glass of juice, gripping it so

Alexander began in

married me once, and

a sign?” He reached for her

violently, her chair

from other diners, but Alexander simply smiled and said, “Apologies,

I upset my girlfriend.”

back to their tables

words sent a chill through

voice dropped,

your misplaced

Crawford.

Elijah and I are legally

to be

smile remained in

you,” he said smoothly,

felt her

seat, she met

“Thank you again, Mr.

your help in the

if

just embarrass

your father’s company is preparing for

your family at a

were sharp and calculated, revealing she

had long realized she

County, she’d

dirt, but she was able to

Alexander’s easy demeanor faltered.

in his chair, his eyes

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