Chapter 1662: Chapter 1662

Chapter 1662:

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

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

“Della, be quiet!” Sinclair interjected sharply.

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

After discovering Sinclair was engaged to Elva, Della 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, Sinclair shot Della a warning glance and turned back to Elva.

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

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

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

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

Elva didn’t harbor much hostility toward Sinclair in the first place. Anyway, she had no intention of being with someone she considered undesirable. Since Della wanted him, she was more than happy to be rid of the drama. However, Sinclair shouldn’t have imposed his plans 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 relaxed as if she were discussing the weather. She remained utterly composed, as though, with just a nod from Elva, she could actually have Della and Sinclair 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 Della and Sinclair out, it could only mean the price wasn’t high enough.

Sinclair and Della were stunned by Harlee’s words, particularly Sinclair. 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?” Sinclair 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.

Della watched as Harlee stood up for Elva, and a familiar, burning desire to snatch something away from Elva flared up inside her. Sinclair’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 Sinclair?

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

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