Chapter 725
Elliot readily replied, “Of course, I’ll take full responsibility and marry Nana!”
Noah narrowed his eyes and mocked, “Do you think that everything will be fine by taking responsibility?”
Sheena knew Noah too well. He was holding a grudge against Elliot!
He was petty, and he would not easily let Elliot off the hook,
She quickly chimed in, “Noah, it’s my fault too. Eli just recovered from his illness, so please don’t trouble him too much.”
Noah scoffed, “If he doesn’t learn his lesson once and for all, he won’t appreciate you. Don’t you know you’re the apple of our eyes? Did he really think he could have you just by making you pregnant before marriage?”
“Noah…”
Sheena prepared to approach him, but Elliot stopped her, calmly stating, “Whatever challenges you want to throw at me, I’ll accept them all!”
“Good.”
With his promise, Noah stood up, disdainfully glanced at Elliot, and then turned to leave.
Sheena hurriedly called out, “Noah, does Corey know about this? You haven’t told him, have you?”
Noah would never bring himself to punish Sheena, but Corey was different. Since she was young, Corey was the only one who could put her in place.
Hence, Corey would surely not let Sheena and Elliot off the hook.
Noah hesitated for a moment and grunted, “On New Year’s Eve, you can apologize to him yourself.”
Sheena breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Corey was still unaware of the situation.
She gently calmed her pounding heart, grateful that she had a couple more days to prepare.
Elliot observed her actions and held her hand. “Are you that afraid of Corey?”
“Once Corey finds out, he’ll fly into a fit of rage! This is not a trivial matter. He won’t even spare me, let alone you!”
Elliot comfortingly touched her head and pulled her into a tight embrace. “Don’t worry. With me by your side, no one can harm you.”
“Don’t be so certain. Your fate will be even worse than mine when the time comes.” Sheena frowned, obviously uneasy. “No, I have to figure out how to appease Corey before New Year’s Eve!”
Chapter 725
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On New Year’s Eve, Sheena, Elliot, and Lionel visited Santiago for a festive lunch.
In the evening, loaded with beautifully wrapped gifts, Elliot and Sheena returned to Mountville, heading directly to Albert’s mansion on the mountaintop.
The mansion was lively.
Lauren, Corey, Barbara, Noah, and Howard were all present.
Elliot did not wear the mask this time, and Lauren was utterly surprised to see his face.
“Mr. Jenkins, I can’t believe how handsome you look! It seems those rumors are false?” Lauren remarked, but Elliot remained silent.
Sheena sneered, casting a sarcastic glance at Lauren.
“Rumors can’t compare to seeing things with your own eyes. Some people just love to believe in baseless gossip. Now that you’ve witnessed Eli’s real face, you must be feeling quite jealous, huh?”
Lauren glared at her, indeed feeling jealous, and not just a little bit.
It felt like her chest was about to explode with frustration.
However, it was New Year’s Eve, and Albert had warned Lauren to behave. Moreover, Sheena’s brothers were back, and Elliot was present. Thus, Lauren could not snap back at Sheena today.
Thinking of this, she snorted, rolled her eyes, and walked away.
Sheena did not bother to argue with her, pulling Elliot into the mansion.
As soon as they entered, Barbara grabbed Sheena to prepare the decorations while Howard took Elliot away to set off fireworks outside.
