Chapter 324

Helena looked slightly awkward, but she made no move to explain, only offering Elara a polite smile.

"Elara, I was just doing my job. Please don't misunderstand—"

"I'm not misunderstanding anything," Elara interrupted, her tone calm but firm, carrying just enough weight for everyone nearby to hear. "But I do need to clarify something for Helena. You are only Sebastian's colleague. If any false rum