Upon hearing Samantha’s words, Selena’s eyes flickered as she looked at Elara.
"You’re Miss Thorne, right? It’s good to have self-awareness, but don’t overdo it! How can you just push soone over because you disagree?"
Elara looked at her, but before she could speak, Samantha quickly patted her hand.
"Alright, don’t say anything more. I just took a fall; it’s not a big deal."
"Not a big deal? You’re a dancer. If you get seriously injured, your dance career could be ruined."
"Enough, Yaya, nothing happened to ."
The two of them were perfectly in sync, playing off each other seamlessly.
Selena looked over at Damon, who hadn’t spoken, and said, "Tom, Samantha’s hurt. Aren’t you going to co over and console her?"
Damon, having been nad, glanced at Elara and t her mocking gaze, his brow unconsciously furrowing.
What kind of look was that?
Was she mocking him?
Damon walked over to her, looking her up and down. "Are you alright?"
He actually asked if she was alright?
Elara was taken aback, sothing flashing in her eyes.
"If you’re tired, take a rest before you leave."
Damon glanced at Leia, "Miss Linton, could you look after Elly for ?"
"Sure,"
Leia raised an eyebrow, giving Samantha a look.
Not missing the flash of embarrassnt in her eyes.
In front of everyone, Damon asked Elara if she was okay first—what more needed to be said?
The importance was clear enough.
Hmm, just for that, she’ll give Damon one more point in her impression of him.
After asking Elara, Damon walked over to Samantha.
Looking at her overly forced smile, he reached out to steady her.
"Are you okay?"
Samantha’s eyes were slightly red, but she shook her head, putting on an indifferent front.
"I’m fine, it’s just a fall, no need to make a fuss."
The woman trying to hold back tears showed a mix of fragility and strength.
This was exactly the kind of appearance that most invoked a man’s sympathy.
Damon had just seen her fall.
Thinking of her behavior since returning, and about how he still needed her as a shield to ward off Vinny’s nagging, he helped her sit down to the side.
Samantha lowered her gaze, hiding the smugness in her eyes.
Thankfully, Damon didn’t ultimately let her lose face.
It showed that in Damon’s mind, she still held a higher position than Elara!
"Mr. Hawke certainly is a master at balancing relationships!"
Leia looked at Damon’s actions in shock and couldn’t help but snort lightly, deciding to erase the impression point she had just awarded him.
Elara pursed her lips, trying to dispel the discomfort in her heart and forced a small smile.
"Let’s go."
That woman was his beloved; his actions were unsurprising.
She should have long since steeled her heart, ignoring any concern he showed her, right?
"Go for what? If you leave now, it’s a sign of weakness."
Leia snorted coldly, pulling Elara to sit by her side.
"Isn’t there a free al to enjoy? Elly, trust , let’s not leave. I want to see what other tricks this white lotus has up her sleeve."
Elara furrowed her brow, wanting to leave.
But when she saw a scene in the distance, she hesitated and sat down as told.
In the distance, Selena was affectionately adjusting Craig’s tie.
Their behavior resembled that of an intimate couple.
Wasn’t Craig pursuing Leia?
Wasn’t that woman his sister-in-law?
In front of everyone, with such intimate behavior, weren’t they afraid of causing gossip?
"Kiki, you and Mr. Landers..."
"Stop it!"
Leia also saw the scene, sneering, "Elly, don’t lump together with that peacock."
Looking at Leia’s expression, Elara’s eyes sparkled.
Leia was usually a very rational girl.
But when it ca to Craig, Elara could sense her emotional fluctuation.
She must have feelings for him!
Yet why was Craig still entangled with his sister-in-law?
"Ladies, have a bite."
Arthur, who had been observing from the side, tily brought them so food.
Elara thanked him and introduced Leia to him.
Leia gave a slight nod, eating without reservation.
Arthur noticed their distraction and followed their gaze, the corners of his mouth lifting.
"You know, things aren’t going smoothly for Damon and Craig’s love lives. Their significant others abandoned them, one for career aspirations and the other for family benefits. Both of them are like brothers in arms. Despite being forsaken, they still can’t forget their exes."
These two won were best friends, so he needed to give Elara so insight.
Elara ignored the part about Damon and focused on Craig, who was walking towards them.
"You’re saying Selena abandoned Craig for family benefits? But isn’t Craig’s family the sa as his brother’s?"
Sa family background, so why did Selena choose Craig’s brother?
"True, it’s the sa family background, but Craig’s brother is the family heir!"
Arthur took a sip of his drink and explained.
So that’s how it was!
Of course, a family heir has more prestige than the second son of the Landers.
Elara realized, a bit contemplative.
The wealthy have their own dilemmas.
Even their marriages are not theirs to decide.
Considering how Selena acted towards Craig, it was obvious she wasn’t over him!
"What are you talking about?"
Craig ca over, his gaze lingering on Leia’s face.
Leia drank the champagne in her glass all in one go, acting like she was sulking.
Craig squinted his eyes, then heard Elara say, "Talking about Mr. Landers’ romantic history."
His romantic history?
Craig was montarily stunned and looked at Elara.
Elara said, "Mr. Landers, my Kiki is an innocent girl. She can’t handle toying. If you still have soone else on your mind, please stay away from her."
Her impression of Craig was mixed.
If he let go of the person in his heart, she would be happy to see him pursue Leia relentlessly.
But if he still had soone else in mind, it wouldn’t be fair to Leia.
She didn’t want her best friend to be anyone’s substitute.
She felt it deeply.
Craig’s eyes swept over the two of them before pulling Leia to her feet.
"Cindy, co with ."
"Craig, let go! Where are you taking ?"
Leia was caught off guard by being pulled, struggling and shouting.
"You’re my girlfriend, so I’m going to introduce you to my friends."
Craig steadily held Leia’s shoulder, preventing her from leaving.
"Who’s your girlfriend? Craig, let go of ."
"Cindy, don’t run away. I’m determined to pursue you, Leia."
"..."
Watching them leave, Elara opened her mouth but retracted her foot mid-step.
Leia wasn’t indifferent to Craig.
Now it depends on how Craig behaves.
If he intends to introduce Leia to his friends, then he’s made up his mind.
He answered her earlier question.
His heart wasn’t occupied by another woman!
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