Chapter 886
Chapter 885:
Jeff’s thoughts turned toward more immediate matters. He lifted his eyes hopefully. “Elliana, might I relocate to Rosewood Villa and live with you?” Lance also looked at Elliana with hopeful eyes, as the same desire clearly burned within his heart.
Elliana delivered her refusal without a moment’s hesitation. “That path remains impossible. I embody Lilah Briggs now, a woman whose existence bears no connection to the Evans family. Therefore, sharing my dwelling cannot happen.” Lance’s and Jeff’s heads drooped like flowers touched by frost, disappointment weighing down their spirits.
At that precise moment, Adah swept into the room, her eyes immediately brightening like stars when they discovered Lance’s presence. Without missing a beat, she launched into her well-practiced charm offensive. “Well, hello there, gorgeous stranger. What fortunate winds have blown you into our midst p>
Adah carried an effortless charm that drew people in, and when she purposefully lowered her tone into a coy whisper, her magnetism became irresistible. Lance, still unseasoned and naive, had no chance of resisting such a temptation.
Until now, Lance had only met refined young women. No matter if their charm was genuine or rehearsed, they always carried themselves with elegance. Adah, with her lively and daring manner, was unlike anyone he had ever known. His cheeks turned red before he even managed to say a single word.
Adah found amusement in his nervousness, and the more embarrassed he became, the more she wanted to toy with him. Wearing a mischievous smile, she stretched out her hand, preparing to rush forward and brush his cheek.
But the moment Adah moved closer, Elliana’s sharp gaze cut her off.
Adah stopped at once. Since Elliana disapproved of her flirting, she wouldn’t dare push any further.
Elliana refused to let Adah toy with Lance. She understood that Adah had no sincere feelings toward him; her games were born out of nothing more than boredom, and Lance was simply a distraction.
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Elliana didn’t mind when Adah teased other men, but Lance was strictly off-limits. He was part of the Evans family, Cole’s cousin, and above all, he was her mentee. Watching him turn into Adah’s plaything was something she would never allow.
Adah flashed an awkward grin and propped herself against the doorway wall, holding back from making another move.
Lance let out a quiet breath, thankful Adah had decided not to come over and tease him. Yet, a small sting of disappointment crept in. Even with his unease, part of him secretly welcomed her attention.
Elliana turned to Lance and Jeff with a firm voice. “If there’s nothing more for you here, then it’s time to go. Don’t come back unless I say you can p>
Lance and Jeff exchanged a glance and obeyed, stepping out without protest. As they passed through the elaborate iron gate, they spotted Taylor still waiting nearby. The sight made them both roll their eyes.
Taylor ignored their annoyance and quickly asked, “So, what did you two do in p>
Of course, neither Lance nor Jeff had any intention of giving Taylor the truth. “I’m only here trying to find the cat,” Jeff replied, glancing around as if it might appear at any moment.
When Taylor noticed them coming out with nothing, he asked, “So, you didn’t find it p>
Lance glanced at him with indifference. “No, we didn’t. We’re heading back now. What about you p>