Chapter 359

The standoff between the two men continued for several minutes.

Sheena, caught in the middle, glanced at each of them. She found it amusing that Elijah seemed to have a slightly superior aura now, as he was no longer under the influence of the modified 023, and his gaze was colder than before.

Sheena cleared her throat, trying to redirect their attention.

Then, she signaled Nathaniel to look toward the dining room, her voice soft and sweet as she said, Nate, look at the dishes I’ve prepared for you. I even have two bottles of fine wine. We haven’t had a proper drink together in a while. Let’s make it memorable tonight.”

“Sounds good.” Nathaniel withdrew his intense gaze from Elijah, looking at Sheena tenderly.

They walked together to the dining room and took their seats.

“Nana, your cooking is amazing. The aroma is so tempting. I wasn’t very hungry, but now that I smell the food, it has worked up my appetite,” Nathaniel complimented.

“As long as you like it, Nate,” Sheena replied.

Elijah still stood on the staircase, observing their interaction. Despite Sheena informing him of tonight’s plan earlier, witnessing her joyful demeanor and sweetly calling Nathaniel by his nickname tugged at his heart.

When would he ever receive such treatment?

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two in the dining room continued their cheerful conversation, oblivious to Elijah’s discomfort. At the dining table, Sheena pursed her

have a servant here, let him do his

wine for

caught off guard but quickly recovered her smile. She

direction of

“Elijah, come here.”

a posture that seemed habitual over the years,

them, Nathaniel glanced at Sheena’s face, his tone slightly surprised.

face. Let me

gentle hands reached toward her small face. However, his wrist was firmly gripped before he could even touch her.

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and through gritted teeth, he uttered, “Mr. Nicholls, mind your

I want to do. Your

more intense toward the end, he made a

tightened his hold, a fierce

twice to break free but could not succeed, growing visibly annoyed. “Nana, look at how he treats his master. He’s simply too arrogant! Such an untamed

to speak when Elijah coldly retorted, “Sheena’s my only master. Who do you think you

silent power struggle ensued as the two

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