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.”

those words, Elijah

the glass of red wine, elegantly sniffed it, and then lightly pressed her lips to the rim as if about to take a sip. The man offering the drink watched excitedly, his

teased, “You really want me to

man was stunned, but he quickly nodded eagerly.

and she forcefully splashed the wine onto his face.

know what’s in this drink, so enjoy the taste,” Sheena said mockingly.

came from the nearby table, yet they showed no

“If you didn’t want to drink, fine, but why falsely accuse me? You’re ruining

wiped his face, lowered his head, and reached

glint of hostility in his eyes when he lowered

pulled out a small glass bottle from his pocket. Maliciously, he aimed

contents.

pulled her into his arms, and the liquid splashed

of his suit.

began to sizzle and emit

Sheena tightly, sheltering her in his embrace, “Miss, it’s sulfuric acid!” Ford

scatter, screaming in panic. The man who had thrown the acid took advantage of the chaos

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