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?”

ground, her tone resolute as she stated, “This event is under my hosting. It’s

turned her attention to the crowd behind her, asking, “Would you prefer waiting for me to address this, or should the

teeth grinding, but Elisa’s words left no room for

his voice low for their ears only, his teeth clenched. “Is this your motive? Are you trying to

him an innocent look and flashed a smile. “Mr. Mazel, I’m not sure what you mean.

out, but he forced a smile, concealing his

replied, “Mr. Mazel, kindly step aside. My role here is official. If you continue to obstruct me, it might raise

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

Gareth remained stoic.

Gareth elicited a

Elisa deftly maneuvered past

intended to obstruct her, but she had already darted towards

no stopping for Elisa

preventing Elisa’s entry and halting the group trailing behind

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

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