Chapter 0310

the King

With the cameras arranged, I was immediately escorted by Nathan to the other side of the room where Julian was teaching Elva how to hide a card up her sleeve. Behind me, and Queen were escorted by guards out of the room.

I crossed my arms as I peered down at Julian. He smiled sheepishly up at me.

“Are you angrier with me for what’s about to happen with the cameras, or that I was teaching Elva how to cheat at cards?” he asked.

“Both,” I said.

“Fair.”

“Mommy, look!” Elva lifted her sleeves and ten cards came spilling out.

Julian laughed. “She’s an enthusiastic learner.”

I shook my head, even as I knelt down beside them. “Elva, you shouldn’t learn things from Julian.”

“But Jul-an is fun!” she said.

I slide a glance his way.

than Nicholas?” His eyes are alight. He is clearly expecting an answer

Elva said. “Nick-lass is

“Elva,” I chided softly.

“What?” she asked.

might be angry, but he just laughs. Still, behind it, somewhere in his see a dash of hurt. He doesn’t mention it so neither do I, not

gaze,

I

I asked Elva,

Julian.

okay with this?” I

“Shouldn’t I

us.” I glanced at Elva as she reached for

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confusion this causes Elva,” Julian said. “But

to Julian. He acted like this sometimes, said or did things that made me wonder if the fondness

who pulled away, afraid of what I would find if I looked too closely. Julian was as off-limits

for him deeply, but the

I

though, I would have to

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