Chapter 1943


    The banquet hall was abuzz with the kind of noise that only true revelry can produce.


    It was clear to all that Raiden had pulled out all the stops to wee Alvis.


    Alvis was the center of attention, naturally. The Brennans, an old noble family, had their share of


    sycophants. Estelle seized the chance to slip away to a quiet corner, nibbling on canapés while


    pondering whether to say something to Jonathan.


    It was a headache, to be sure, but she couldn''t deny that Jonathan''s presence was a balm to her soul.


    He was here!


    Her lips curled into a small smile as she gazed through the floor-to-ceiling windows at the bustling Zion,


    truly appreciating its beauty for the first time.


    Suddenly, a figure appeared before her. A woman in a scarlet dress took the seat across, not a word


    said, yet her very presence was a tableau of grace and allure.


    Estelle nced over, her eyebrow arching slightly.


    The girl behind the Catwoman mask giggled, her innocent expression a stark contrast to her seductive


    posture, "Let me introduce myself. I’m Beverly!"


    Estelle nodded in acknowledgment, "Re."


    Sylvia took a sip of her wine, turning to look at the nighttime panorama outside the window, "I never


    realized Zion was this beautiful!"


    Estelle studied the girl, and a sh of recognition struck her.


    Sylvia!


    Their first meeting had been at a soiree in J City, where Magdalen had introduced her, leaving a strong


    impression. The second time Estelle saw her was just before Magdalen''s wedding, when Jonathan had


    been abroad on business, and she had seen a photo of Sylvia stepping out of a hotel with Jonathan on


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    Henson Lamont''s phone.


    And now, for the third time, she was here with Jonathan.


    Estelle''s mind raced with questions. If Jonathan was Alvis, then who was Sylvia?


    Were their previous encounters in M Country merely coincidence?


    And what about now?


    Sylvia turned back to her, a slight quirk to her lips, her voice low, "Every serendipitous meeting is the


    result of someone''s exhaustive nning, Re. You''re very lucky!"


    Someone had been pulling strings, losing sleep over her!


    Estelle suddenly understood Sylvia''s insinuation.


    She was talking about Jonathan, hinting at the lengths he had gone through to find her.


    Estelle felt a rush of rity, sensing the girl''s intelligence. Was she trying to clear any misunderstanding


    between her and Jonathan right off the bat?


    Behind her mask, Estelle''s eyes shone with gratitude, "Thank you!"


    "No need for thanks, we share amon goal!" Sylvia said with a meaningful smile.


    Estelle raised an eyebrow.


    At that moment, Alvis approached, seemingly headed for Sylvia, but his gaze was fixed on Estelle.


    With that, she left without daring to meet Jonathan''s eyes, feigningposure.


    Sylvia chuckled softly, "Estelle seems quite uneasy around you!" Updated at Dr?manovеls.cоm


    Jonathan stood tall, his brows furrowed, "What did you two talk about?"


    In hindsight, it seemed rather foolish.


    "She is indeed adorable," Jonathan sighed softly, his voiceced with fondness, "even if she doesn''t


    always do as she''s told."