Chapter 166

Elara froze upon hearing Sloane's voice.

"Sloane, I've warned you before. I have no intention of marrying you. And what right do you have to bring a gift to my grandmother? Are you some mistress I'm keeping on the side?" Julian demanded.

After a brief silence, Sloane's voice trembled as she responded. "Julian… I'm not foolish enough to think you'll marry me. I just wanted to deliver a gift to your