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Chapter 265

Author: Cloud Drop
She had to choose between the man who had always just taken from her, and him—the one she could rely on and who would stand by her side.

How cunning Elijah was, but she couldn't bring herself to call him a bastard.

For the past few days, Elijah hadn't come to find her. He had been imitating Jacob.

He had transformed so completely. His hairstyle, his clothing, his posture—everything had changed. He no longer resembled the man she knew. And in the process, he had paid the price for his own cleverness.

Liesel stood from a distance as she watched him. His calm, indifferent expression felt so unfamiliar, almost like he was a stranger.

She knew that this was another of Elijah's schemes. He wanted her to take the initiative to close the distance between them.

After a brief moment of hesitation, she made her decision. With a steady resolve, she walked toward him step by step, just as he had planned.

He was tall, and since she wasn't wearing high heels, she had to look up at him.

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    Elijah raised an eyebrow like something had clicked in his mind. "Are we going to roleplay as the rich woman and the unknown celebrity?"That wasn't the case either. Liesel simply didn't want to see the scars on his body.Whenever she saw them, her chest would spasm in pain."If you want to roleplay, we can do that anytime. But now, I want you to take some photos."Elijah immediately understood. Now that they'd gone public with their relationship, they had to release a few photos so that those people would know about their relationship.It… was also to let three specific people know that she'd chosen Hardin Group.Humoring her, he changed into the clothes she gave him. He even retrieved the guitar that Liesel kept on the balcony. He gave it a wipe and then strummed it.Liesel pointed her phone at him, and he chose that moment to turn to face her.He was wearing a white shirt and a pair of light blue jeans. The first few buttons were unfastened, revealing his defined collarbones

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    Thus, Chelsea had just opened the door without giving it much thought.When she saw the sight before her, she felt like her feet had been nailed to the floor. She was unable to move.The smile on her face now seemed a little embarrassed. "It seems like I came at the wrong time. You guys continue. Just ignore me."She sensibly decided to leave, but Elijah stopped her. "Wait, Ms. Walden."Chelsea didn't know what he wanted from her, but she still stopped for Liesel's sake."Could you help us take a few photos?" Elijah smiled slightly. "Take some photos of me and Lili together."Oh, this was clearly so that he could show off their love on Twitter and assert dominance.Chelsea didn't agree straight away. Instead, her gaze landed on Liesel. She was seeking her approval.Liesel nodded, and only then did Chelsea take the phone from Elijah. Before tapping on the camera button, she looked at their outfits. "Lili, why don't you change into a white shirt, or perhaps a white shirt dress? I

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    What else could Chelsea say to that? After hearing that, anything else she could say seemed unnecessary.In the end, this was Liesel's life. He was her choice and her partner.As her friend, Chelsea was naturally worried and concerned. However, she couldn't cross the line and get involved in Liesel's life.Since Elijah had given her such a sincere reply, she was satisfied."Treat her well."Elijah's gaze was filled with warm amusement. "Of course, I will."There was nothing about his genuine attitude that Chelsea could nitpick about. She looked down briefly, but when she gazed back up at Liesel again, her eyes were clearly smiling. "Lili, I wish you happiness."After that, she didn't stay much longer.Elijah watched her leave, and his gaze dimmed. He couldn't help but feel he'd seen her face somewhere before."Why are you still staring at Chelsea's back?" Liesel asked.Elijah held her hands while playing with them. "I feel like you two are so close. Would you mind sharing how

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    Elijah led Liesel away. However, his heart was in turmoil.The night Chelsea turned eighteen years old, she had crawled into Tobey Lark's bed and become his secret underground lover for the past five years.…In the underground parking lot, there was a luxury car parked there inconspicuously. Inside the car, Tobey was staring gloomily at Chelsea. With a half-smile, he lifted her chin with one finger and gazed at the beautiful face that intrigued him.Chelsea's heart skipped a beat, but she kept a warm smile on her face. "Why are you looking at me like that, Mr. Lark?" Revealing the love bites on her collarbones in a way that seemed unintentional, she asked, "Won't you help me with that favor, Mr. Lark?"Tobey looked at her gorgeous face. Then, his gaze followed her movements and landed on the marks on her collarbones. His eyes darkened."Why are you dressed so plainly?" Tobey grabbed her chin and leaned in closer. "I prefer the way you look in a red dress and black stockings."A

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    Chelsea felt a lump in her chest. "Help me investigate Elijah," she said while stuttering through the sentence. "I want to know if his feelings for her are genuine."Once again, it was because of Liesel.She was always asking Tobey for favors because of Liesel.She would only stoop this low when it came to Liesel.Was she living for herself or for Liesel?Tobey grabbed her soft and slim waist. His gaze darkened. Chelsea let out a moan.They went on until Chelsea couldn't hold on anymore. Before she passed out, she finally heard Tobey's hoarse and lustful voice in her ear. "I've seen your sincerity. Of course, I will satisfy you."However, did someone of Liesel's status really need Chelsea's help? Perhaps Chelsea should be begging Liesel to save her instead.But Tobey kept those words to himself.…When Chelsea came to, her entire body was aching terribly.As expected, Tobey was a jerk. Even when doing it in the car, he'd pushed her so hard that she wished she was dead.She

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    At last, the call ended with Tobey hanging up first and blocking Elijah's number.When Elijah heard the dial tone, he couldn't stop himself from tutting.Tobey was the one who couldn't keep his woman, so why was he venting his anger on Elijah?Whose fault was it that Chelsea still hadn't warmed up to him? Wasn't it his fault for being too perverted?If Tobey had learned a thing or two from Elijah and showed some sincerity, he might be in a real relationship now. Things certainly wouldn't keep dragging on.However, he wasn't going to get involved in the matters of Tobey's feelings.Jacob had good friends, and naturally so did Elijah. However, he didn't consider the drinking buddies he'd kept when he was laying low to be among them. In Tobey's case, Elijah had gradually grown closer to him as friends after they worked together a few times.Tobey was a naturally suspicious person who only cared about the outcome. He hated useless social interactions the most. Furthermore, his statu

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