Chapter 243

This continued several times. When Elijah looked at the clock again, he realized it was already 4 a.m. It was already so late, yet Sheena had not returned yet. Was the celebratory dinner taking that long? Elijah sat on the couch, and suddenly, scenes from Sheena's dinner flashed in his mind, an uproar where everyone encouraged Sheena and Colin to share a toast. Elijah stood up abruptly and thought, 'No, that can't happen!' He headed for the door, but John and Sawyer intercepted him before he could reach the garden. "Mr. Freeman, it's late. You can't go out at this hour." "I'm going to find Sheena," Elijah insisted. John and Sawyer remained unfazed. "Ms. Sheena will return after she finishes her business, and Ford is there to protect her. Please be patient and wait." Elijah frowned, his expression icy. It might be easier to negotiate if it were Ford tonight, but John and Sawyer had never been fond of him. They did not bother saying more and simply blocked his way. Rel