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.

there was no evidence to prove that she had destroyed

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

If she had known about it, she would not

shot herself in the foot.

punished the assistant, the

dispersed.

went to change out of her dress and planned to leave with Sofia. However, as she walked to the entrance of the palace,

me a

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

walked toward Hobbs.

girl walk toward him, his cold demeanor softened unconsciously.

you for what you did tonight. If it weren't for you, tonight's celebration would have been ruined by me," Tessa thanked

said, "It was

he was very amiable

didn't realize he had been friend-zoned. He curled his lips and smiled while saying, "'May I have the honor of escorting you back?"

you for your kind offer, Mr. Hobbs, but I will go back with Miss Sofia." She politely

after his request

exchanged a few more words before Tessa left