Chapter 493

Sheila has attended various film festivals, walked numerous red carpets, and even participated as a prominent guest in various events. However, no man has ever voluntarily refused to hold her hand. during an entrance.

That suggestion was no doubt the greatest humiliation she ever faced.

Even so,

she hid Iter displeasure, quickly putting on a gracious smile as she replied, “Understood, Mr. Jenkins. Rest assured, I won’t make things difficult for you with Ms. Lawson.”

Elliot nodded and stepped out of the car with an air of cold arrogance.

Lionel promptly followed, going around to the other side to assist Sheila in opening the car door. The moment they appeared, they became the focal point of the entire venue, with camera flashes going off

around them.

Sheila effortlessly handled such situations, maintaining a dignified and elegant smile. As they entered side by side, they controlled the distance perfectly, not even grazing each other’s attire.

Throughout the subsequent socializing and interactions, Sheila behaved appropriately, maintaining a respectable distance. Consequently, Elliot’s guard against her eased slightly.

Sheena had entered the venue earlier, choosing to sit in a corner with Skye, sipping wine. However,

Skye had been consuming one glass after another, looking gloomy.

puzzled and asked, “What’s wrong

in frustration, “Elliot!”

him since you came to Svelton, right? How did he manage to upset you?”

age. Now, with the business alliance between the Jenkins and Lawson families, I probably won’t have a chance with you in

are you thinking? It’s hopeless between us even if I weren’t engaged

lying. You said you quite

like a younger brother, not romantically. Don’t harbor such thoughts, or I’ll have to keep my distance from

Skye downed the red wine in his glass, consoling himself, “Although I won’t have the luck to marry you in this lifetime, being your confidant is not bad either.”

response, shaking her head in resignation. After sitting in the quiet corner without seeing Elliot, she decided to use it as an excuse

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the restroom. I’ll be back soon.”

just finished a round of socializing by the

called out, “Mr. Jenkins, how was my

Are you

remained unchanged.

made her smile like a child who

Fine equaled good.

up, that meant

finally complimented her!

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