Chapter 796
Chapter 795:
Two steps later, she stopped and spun back, her voice icy with confidence. “You’re absolutely right. That man is not only more attractive than you, but he’s got real charm. Why would I even look at you when I could have someone like that p>
Another glare was all she offered before she turned again, making it clear she was done.
Not three steps had passed before she paused again and faced him a final time. “And hear this—I would be a moron if I ever flirted with you again. And if you dare show your face to me again, you’re an idiot p>
With that last remark, Elliana strode away for good, her back straight and unwavering.
Adah gave Cole a withering glance and hurried to follow.
Cole was left standing there, too stunned to speak, his mouth half-open. The whole exchange felt absurd—frustration prickled beneath his skin. The arrogance of her, acting so resolute, as if she were the one dumping him. They weren’t even together. Who did she think she was? Unbelievable.
And yet, for all its absurdity, the rejection still stung. An emptiness pressed down on him, impossible to ignore. A curse slipped under his breath.
Meanwhile, Allan’s gaze lingered on Elliana’s retreat. Something about her struck a chord, a nagging sense that he’d crossed paths with her before, and not at Podgend. The sharpness of her comeback, the way she’d turned Cole’s words inside out—it brought to mind memories of that “ugly” Elliana.
But he soon dismissed the notion with a shake of his head. No way. Elliana’s “ugliness” was legendary. She’d been that way since childhood. There was just no way Lilah, with all her beauty, could be the same girl.
No farewell or backward glance came from Elliana as she climbed into her car and pulled away. Even the purr of the engine sounded like a rebuke.
Watching the car vanish down the street, Cole felt like someone had carved a hollow space straight through his chest. That ache twisted inside him, hot with frustration and humiliation. She was just a woman he’d met a few times. Why did she have this power over him?
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Some ridiculous, alpha-male quote from the internet floated through his head, something about putting women in their place if they got under your skin. The very idea startled Cole, jerking him back to reality. What the hell was wrong with him? He had to be losing his mind.
Allan, oblivious to Cole’s turmoil, wallowed in disappointment. His own hopes of wooing Lilah’s friend had been dashed by Cole’s outburst, and now, with Cole and Lilah at odds, where did that leave him and Ava?
A heavy sigh escaped Allan’s lips.
Without a word, Cole turned and stormed off, ignoring Allan completely.
“Where are you off to now, Cole?” Allan called out, not really expecting an answer.
Stone-faced and silent, Cole didn’t even slow down.
Hugh had watched the whole messy affair unfold. Trailing after Cole, his thoughts churned with confusion and concern. Could it be true—had Elliana truly given up on Cole? And if she had, was Milton her next pursuit? If Elliana and Milton got together and Cole’s memories came back, the fallout could be disastrous.
Being the head of security, Hugh could hardly get any sleep with his boss’s romantic messes.
The moment Cole stepped through the front door of the Evans estate, he disappeared into the study.