Under the Veil I Rule

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..."

for a bit, dinner's about to start. I need to go make a toast," Dorian interrupted,

retreating figures with wide eyes, her nails

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

eat. She was seated at a table with strangers, but she didn't mind. She was used to

beside her. As he sat down, the surrounding people immediately stood up, eagerly shaking his hand, all the while calling

joined her, without saying a word and continued to

he went.

relaxed and

to Amara, asking, "Is the food

by the simplicity of his question and replied casually, "It's

"Then have some more."

a piece of garlic