Always Been Yours

The chief guard quickly reported respectfully to Hobbs.

Hobbs heard that the assistant took all the blame and looked at the slightly nervous Elisa beside him. He understood the hidden meaning behind this.

Then, he sneered and sarcastically said, "If an assistant dares to do this, it can only mean the master allowed it to happen."

His words held a deep meaning as everyone present understood and looked at Elisa with judgment in their eyes.

Faced with everyone's scrutinizing gaze, she turned pale. What made it even harder for her to accept was that those words came from the mouth of the person whom she cared for. She looked at Hobbs in shock and swayed.

Meanwhile, Freya frowned and thought that Elisa was being dramatic.

"Today is supposed to be a celebration. Everyone should be happy and not petty. However, someone has to compensate for the damaged dress." At that, Freya looked at the assistant and sternly demanded, "You must compensate for the damaged dress at its full price and apologize to Miss Reinhart at the same time!"

"Okay," the assistant replied softly as she cowered.

Freya ignored her and looked up at Elisa on the other side.

because there was no evidence to prove that she had destroyed the dress, so even if Freya suspected something, she couldn't

current mood. It was obvious that Elisa had left a bad impression on

it, she would not

shot herself in the foot.

assistant, the matter was

everyone dispersed.

Sofia. However, as she walked

Hobbs helped me a lot tonight. I want to thank him."

I'll wait for you in the car." Sofia thought that Tessa should properly thank him for what happened tonight.

and walked toward Hobbs.

him, his cold demeanor softened unconsciously. His voice became inexplicably gentle as he greeted her.

it weren't for you, tonight's

said, "It was just a small favor. Are you leaving now, Miss

that he was very amiable

curled his lips and smiled while saying, "'May I have

offer, Mr. Hobbs, but I will go

not insist after his request was declined.

more words before Tessa left with Sofia.