Chapter 253

Elysia and Dorian stepped into the banquet hall. Elysia, who usually had this cool and distant aura about her, transformed instantly with a warm smile as she mingled with the guests congratulating her. The change was so dramatic that Dorian couldn't help but take notice.

Trailing beside her, Dorian glanced at her several times, hoping to find a moment to speak with her. But with the endless stream of well-wishers, there was hardly any opportunity for a private word.

Just then, a delicate girl in a white and blue dress approached, calling out "Dorian," as if wanting to start a conversation with him.

But a waiter, hurrying past, accidentally bumped into her, causing her to stumble against the wall, clutching her shoulder with a pained expression.

Elysia let out a cold chuckle, not even bothering to glance her way before turning on her heel and walking off.

"Dorian."

Jessica winced, nursing her arm as she approached, her voice soft, "Are you guys..."

need to go make a toast," Dorian interrupted, swiftly moving to catch up with Elysia, whispering something to her, but Elysia merely gave him a

retreating figures with wide eyes, her nails

and felt a bit of unease. Elysia seemed different somehow, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. She decided

and Dorian went off to toast, Amara found a place to eat. She was seated at a table with strangers,

he sat down, the surrounding people immediately stood up, eagerly

glanced at Finnian, who had suddenly joined her, without saying a

the kind of person who drew attention wherever he went. After he finished exchanging pleasantries with

relaxed and

asking, "Is the food

was surprised by the simplicity of his question

"Then have some more."

used his fork to place a piece of garlic butter chicken wing

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