Chapter 329

Why was Elijah here?

And why was he referring to the drink incident from a while ago?

This man was too petty.

Sheena cast a sidelong glance at Elijah. However, it turned out that he was not alone. Lionel, Ford, Paul, John, and Sawyer had all joined in. Then, she looked up to the second–floor railing, where Nathaniel was still leaning. Though the dim lighting hid his expression, she sensed his gaze on them.

The man who offered the drink, scolded by Elijah, looked at Sheena innocently.

“Miss, I meant no harm. It’s just a drink. I don’t know why this gentleman insulted me.”

“You’re right. It’s just a drink,” Sheena responded with a charming smile. Her delicate fingers reached for the red wine in Elijah’s hand.

Elijah, refusing to give it to her, had a displeased expression.

With a gentle gaze and a playful tone, Sheena coaxed, “Be good and let go. I’ll drink your toast next time, too.”

just those words, Elijah

to the rim as if about to take a sip. The man offering the drink watched excitedly, his eyes flickering with anticipation. However, she stopped just as her lips were about to touch

“You really want me to drink it, don’t

but he

she forcefully splashed the

in this drink, so enjoy the taste,” Sheena said

had not noticed initially. However, the man mentioned he came from the nearby table, yet they showed no reaction when Elijah’s group intervened. Moreover,

didn’t want to drink, fine, but why falsely accuse me?

lowered his head, and reached for the tissues in

and noticed a glint of hostility in his

being momentarily distracted and suddenly pulled out a small glass bottle from his pocket. Maliciously,

contents.

her into his arms, and the liquid splashed on the

of his suit.

it began to sizzle and emit smoke.

he held Sheena tightly, sheltering her in

in panic. The man who had thrown the acid took advantage of

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