Chapter 496

Elliot hung his head low, silently following Sheena into the room. The domineering demeanor he had at the charity gala had vanished, replaced by nervousness as he fixated on her slender back.

Once inside, Sheena sat on the edge of the bed and started using her phone, completely ignoring Elliot.

Elliot sat beside her, still harboring a hint of hope. He timidly touched her wrist, beginning to explain himself.

“I messed up, but I really kept my distance from her. When you saw us, it was because she had twisted her foot. Considering she’s my companion and the spokesperson of Project Rossi, a new project for the Jenkins Group, I couldn’t let her fall flat. That’s why I helped her.”

Sheena remained expressionless, continuing to look at her phone, completely disregarding his

presence.

Elliot continued, “Who would’ve thought she would try something inappropriate, taking advantage of the situation and clinging to my arm? I was played by her!”

As soon as he finished speaking, he felt the anger emanating from Sheena.

Quickly changing his approach, he added, “I’m not saying all this to shift the blame. I failed to keep my promise to you. It’s truly my fault. My skill in dealing with cunning women isn’t good enough. I’ll quickly master it and make sure it never happens again!”

the gala, I only kissed and hugged you without your permission because you wouldn’t listen to my explanation. Considering we made it to the headlines,

showed no sign of subsiding. Her expression turned colder. Seeing that she was not receptive to his persuasions, Elliot felt helpless and lowered his gaze. It seemed she was quite upset, and he had

top drawer of the bedside table. Then, he took out

it to Sheena.

your disciplinary tool.”

simply placed the ruler in her hand.

and gloves touched by that woman, but if you still have reservations, you can use this

silent, continuing to focus

quietly for a while, seeing her lack of response. He turned and opened the wardrobe, retrieving the washboard custom–made by Sheena. He placed it on the carpet beside the bed before rolling up

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corner of her eye. Unexpectedly, her attention was drawn to his actions as he rolled up his pants, and her cold gaze involuntarily glanced at his injured knees.

of it shocked Sheena, and she

concern, but her words

you intentionally

smiled wryly, feeling wronged. “No, I just thought rolling up the pants would make it hurt a

flared

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