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.

prove that she had destroyed the dress, so even if Freya suspected something, she couldn't say anything.

had already revealed her current mood. It was obvious

deeply. If she had known about it, she would not have used such a method to deal with Tessa.

shot herself in the foot.

had punished the assistant, the matter was pretty much over.

everyone dispersed.

Sofia. However, as she walked to the entrance of the palace, she saw

Sofia, Count Hobbs helped me

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

and walked toward Hobbs.

elegant girl walk toward him, his cold demeanor softened unconsciously. His voice became inexplicably gentle as he greeted her. "Miss Reinhart."

you did tonight. If it weren't for you,

all. He smiled and said, "It was just a small favor. Are you leaving now, Miss Reinhart?"

that he was very amiable and a good person.

and smiled while saying,

but I will go back with Miss Sofia." She politely declined.

his request was declined.

few more words before Tessa