Chapter 225

Two hours earlier, upon arriving at the Evans estate, Jason had checked in with Ruben and conversed casually with various family members. They unanimously informed him that Cole had abandoned the family residence to avoid intimacy with Elliana.

Consequently, in Jason’s understanding, Cole should have developed an aversion to Elliana. However, this current dynamic contradicted all expectations. The tenderness with which Cole had just regarded Elliana radiated authentic affection—impossible to fabricate such genuine warmth.

As Jason remained bewildered, Trinity tugged at his sleeve, silently reproaching his discourtesy.

Jason snapped to attention and reluctantly muttered to Elliana, “Hi, Elliana.”

While enduring Jason’s scrutiny, Elliana conducted her own assessment, a knowing smile threatening to emerge.

To observers, this appeared as a mundane introduction, yet to Elliana, this marked a meeting between unequivocal adversaries. Despite Jason’s half-mask, she immediately identified him as Moonveil’s commander, Sombra.

Naturally, with Elliana’s elaborate cosmetic concealment, Jason had no possibility of recognizing her.

Jason and Elliana weren’t born into antagonism. Their mentors’ conflict had inexorably drawn them into this entanglement.

Elliana’s mentor, Donovan, harbored an irreconcilable enmity toward Seth Moon. The two would exchange verbal hostilities from a distance and escalate to physical confrontation within moments of meeting. Their incompatibility was absolute. The origins and timeline of their hostility remained shrouded in mystery.

Donovan had established the Star Society, prompting Seth to replicate the framework with Moonveil, eternally positioning themselves as rivals.

Donovan’s loathing for Seth had evolved into a lifelong crusade to dismantle Moonveil. Seth matched this determination with equal resolve to destroy the Star Society completely.

The dilemma lay in Donovan’s and Seth’s equivalent capabilities, preventing either from gaining supremacy.

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Later on, when Donovan had departed Ublento, Seth soon vanished, transferring their unresolved conflict to Elliana and Jason.

Elliana lacked alignment with Donovan’s vendetta against Seth and felt no particular urgency to obliterate Moonveil, perpetually deferring action. Jason, similarly disinclined, made no aggressive moves against the Star Society.

Yet, this apparent tranquility masked deeper tensions. Their organizations remained locked in irrevocable opposition.

Upon identifying Jason as Sombra, Elliana experienced internal amusement. Her sworn enemy was actually Cole’s relative. This presented a significant complication.

Absorbed in contemplation, Elliana’s gaze lingered excessively on Jason. Jason, growing uncomfortable, contracted his brows in evident displeasure.

Cole, succumbing to jealousy, reached across and gently pinched Elliana’s cheek, reclaiming her attention.

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