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    “Elva, your father invested so much to send you abroad for studies. How could you deceive him like this? That’s simply uneptable!”


    As she spoke, she feigned a look of distress, as if Elva’s actions were deeply troubling.


    “De, be quiet!” Sinir interjected sharply.


    De Patterson, a cousin from Elva’s aunt’s side, had always beenpetitive with Elva, even going as far as to steal men from her.


    After discovering Sinir was engaged to Elva, De didn’t hesitate to seduce him and ensure their affair became public knowledge within both the Happer and Patterson families.


    Realizing he needed to mend fences with Elva before potentially connecting with her influential friends, Sinir shot De a warning nce and turned back to Elva.


    “Elva, what happened before was really a misunderstanding. Please, give me a chance to exin.”


    Elva set down her cutlery, picked up a napkin elegantly, and wiped her lips. She then looked up and coldly addressed De, “Who the hell do you think you are, making a scene here? Watch yournguage. Since you’re so fond of this loser, Sinir, he’s all yours. Just get out of here with him. You’re ruining my appetite.”


    Elva’s gaze then shifted to Sinir, her expression hardening.


    “Sinir, I have a very short fuse. If you can’t control your behavior or your disgracefulpanion here, I won’t hesitate to set things straight!”


    Elva didn’t harbor much hostility toward Sinir in the first ce. Anyway, she had no intention of being with someone she considered undesirable. Since De wanted him, she was more than happy to be rid of the drama. However, Sinir shouldn’t have imposed his ns on her. Previously, she hadn’t minded much because she needed a bargaining chip to distance herself from the Patterson family. Now, if he dared harbor any ulterior motives, she wouldn’t hesitate to take drastic measures!


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    “Don’t get upset. If you’re really that angry, just have them thrown out,” Harlee said to Elva casually, her tone as rxed as if she were discussing the weather. She remained utterlyposed, as though, with just a nod from Elva, she could actually have De and Sinir removed from the restaurant.


    Elva didn’t doubt for a second that Harlee meant every word. After all, Harlee owned Moonlit Bar—so it wasn’t a stretch to assume Harlee owned this restaurant.


    But Elva was mistaken. Harlee wasn’t the owner of this restaurant. In fact, she didn’t even know who owned it.


    But the power of money spoke volumes. If the restaurant’s owner wasn’t willing to let Harlee throw De and Sinir out, it could only mean the price wasn’t high enough.


    Sinir and De were stunned by Harlee’s words, particrly Sinir. He knew Rhys was the head of the Green Group in Baythorn, a man of high status and considerable power. But this was Uwhor. Logically speaking, no matter how far Rhys’ influence stretched, it couldn’t cross borders, let alone grant him free rein in such an exclusive establishment.


    “Elva, you seem close to Mrs. Green. How did you two meet?” Sinir asked, forcing a strained smile.


    Elva snorted and rolled her eyes.


    “That’s none of your damn business.”


    After speaking, Elva turned her gaze to Harlee, her voice soft and sweet.


    “Harlee, I’m not angry. I just needed to vent a bit of frustration on some trash.”


    Harlee’s lips curved into a knowing smile as she offered a subtle nod in response.


    De watched as Harlee stood up for Elva, and a familiar, burning desire to snatch something away from Elva red up inside her. Sinir’s demeanor made it clear that Harlee and Rhys weren’t ordinary people. How on earth had Elva managed to befriend them? If not for the luck of being born into the Patterson family, would Elva still be showered with prestige and engaged to a man like Sinir?


    Hah! De refused to ept it. Elva should be insignificant and beneath notice. Elva made new friends, huh? Well, De was determined to find a way to snatch Elva’s new friend.


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