Chapter 244

After Julian's outburst, he turned and left in a hurry.

Elara felt a mix of emotions. It was clear that Julian was trying to avoid offending Cillian while still preserving his pride. She couldn't understand why she had ever fallen for such a spineless man.

Once he was gone, she resumed eating her steak as if nothing had happened.

Before long, she noticed Cillian's gaze fixed intently on her face.