His Dangerous Love

Chapter 21 He Accepted Other Woman

Chapter 21 He Accepted Other Woman

Jefferson tried to ignore her, but the voice calling out to him was too familiar. Involuntarily, memories of her tearful calls flooded his mind.

And in that moment, Elianna, the woman at the heart of those memories, stood before him.

Her hair was elegantly coiled into a bun, and she was dressed in a pearl-white Chinese-style gown with a high collar that partially concealed her neck.

At once pure yet seductive, she captivated their attention.

Albert discreetly furrowed his brows upon seeing Elianna. She had already rejected Jefferson once, so why was she here again?

Jefferson, too, had doubts about her true intentions. He tugged at the corner of his lips and uttered, "So... what brings you here, Miss Gentry?"

Despite the gravity of his question, the pause in his speech rendered it more ironic and piercing.

Elianna feigned the misunderstanding and replied, "Jefferson, my sister dropped by today and wanted to greet you."

Nola, signaled by Elianna, approached Jefferson with a graceful stride and a demure smile.

"It's great to see you again, Jefferson."

Nola said, looking up at him bashfully before quickly averting her gaze, exuding an undeniable allure.

Jefferson raised an eyebrow in surprise but swiftly regained his teasing demeanor.

"Anna's sister? What's the matter?" he asked.

Nola smiled gently and stepped forward. "I have a matter I'd like to discuss with Jefferson, in private," she said.

Jefferson chuckled, maintaining his playful tone.

His eyes, however, remained fixed on Elianna.

"Sure, let's go upstairs and talk," he said, leading Nola away.

Elianna was stunned.

Then she mocked herself - she should have seen it coming. Of course, Jefferson would accept Nola...just as he had accepted her.

Seeing Jefferson and Nola heading towards the upstairs lounge, Albert was shocked.

"What an absurd drama!" He thought.

He glanced at Elianna, shook his head, and followed them.

In the blink of an eye, Elianna found herself left alone, as everyone else engaged in conversation and clinked their glasses.

Just as she was about to leave, someone called her from behind.

"Julianna!"

The word pierced through her façade, sharp as a blade.

Elianna tried to suppress her instinctive reaction and nonchalantly picked up a glass from the tray carried by a passing waiter, taking a sip.

When she turned around, she acted as if she had only just noticed Brett, nodding her head slightly and smiling like a perfect lady.

Brett's expression became complex as he scanned Elianna's face- surprise, suspicion, and scrutiny flickered through his eyes.

Earlier at the party, he had briefly glimpsed Elianna and believed he was seeing Julianna.

But Julianna had passed away in Elfold a long time ago. How could she possibly reappear in Oakpool?

Brett inquired with other guests and found out that this woman bore an uncanny resemblance to Julianna, but her name was actually Elianna Gentry.

Could it really be possible for two individuals to be so strikingly identical?

Brett filled with suspicion, yet maintained a polite smile and asked Elianna kindly, "Miss, may I know your name?"

Elianna's tone was polite but aloof, "I am Elianna Gentry of the Gentry family."

Her accent didn't possess the soft tone of Elfold; it was native to Oakpool.

Her every movement was different from Julianna's-elegant, poised, clearly the bearing of a well- educated lady.

Nevertheless, Brett remained guarded.

Elianna resembled Julianna too much - not just a resemblance, but almost the same!

Elianna's heart tightened as Brett continued to scrutinize her.

She tried to steady her breathing, not wanting to appear too nervous.

Since she was already under suspicion, she took the initiative to strike back.

"Mr. Patrick, whom were you calling just now?"

Brett's eyes flashed meaningfully, "How did you know my surname is Patrick?"