Paul’s patience was fraying due to the commotion. He swung the door open to create space to clear his head. There stood Elisa, flanked by a small group of people.

Internally, Paul let out a slew of curses. He had half a mind to slam the door shut. After all, this entire mess had been sparked by him, and if it escalated further, his reputation would take a hit.

Yet, in line with Bella’s grand plan, Paul wouldn’t have things her way. Just as he was about to shut the door, Bella managed to slip through the gap.

“Oh!” Bella exclaimed, her hand covering her mouth in a well-rehearsed expression of surprise.

Elisa feigned innocence and asked, “What’s going on?”

Elisa seemed ready to assess the situation, but Paul swiftly stepped in, his unease evident as he glanced at the group behind Elisa. It would be a catastrophe if they found out what was happening in his room.

So, conjuring a strained smile, Paul remarked, “Nothing serious, really. Just a minor hiccup, Ms. Benett. No need to bother yourself.”

His gaze subtly shifted from the crowd to Elisa once again. Paul was determined to keep things under control.

Paul smiled, “Besides, don’t you have more pressing matters to attend to?”

as she stated, “This event is under my

you prefer waiting for me

but Elisa’s words left

their ears only, his teeth clenched. “Is this your

an innocent look and flashed a smile. “Mr. Mazel, I’m not

he forced a smile, concealing his true feelings. He cautioned, “You

My role here is

block her way, but his attempt at shoving her was thwarted mid-action as Gareth intercepted,

Gareth remained stoic.

pressure to Paul’s hand, Gareth elicited

fleeting opening, Elisa deftly maneuvered past and entered

obstruct her, but she

no stopping for

efforts were futile in preventing Elisa’s entry and halting

an intimate embrace. Both seemed rumpled, and a disheveled man lay sprawled on

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