Chapter 279

It was 10.30 p.m., and the charity gala at Garden Hotel had finally concluded. Bethany walked toward the entrance, observing the man beside her with a sidelong glance. He remained as aloof as ever, with an invincible air about him. She thought about his recent performance of feigned vulnerability before Sheena and could not help but be curious. "I thought you changed, but it turns out you've only changed in front of her. I'm really curious. Are you just acting in front of her, or have you genuinely fallen for her?" Bethany inquired. Elijah kept his back straight, exuding an air of aristocratic elegance and seemingly oblivious to her words. Unfazed by his ignoring her, Bethany continued walking and joined him in the car. Lionel was sandwiched between them on the back seat, acting like a human partition since Elijah was unwilling to share the seat directly with Bethany. The car sped up, reaching the outskirts in just eight minutes. It was a desolate, yet finely crafted cabi