Lana and Melora Moretti followed at Gable's side, with several males carefully protecting them.
Hearing Gable's words, she hesitated and looked at Elias Moretti. She had wanted to say something, but when she saw the calm expression on his face, she fell silent. Now, she had to rely on her son, not her partner.
'Of course, if Evangeline were willing to form a Contract with Elias Moretti, then she and Gable wouldn't have to be so worried.'
Elias Moretti's scarlet eyes stared straight at the slender figure ahead as he said flatly, "You know what I would choose."
Gable's heart sank. It was precisely because he knew that he couldn't be at ease.
Evangeline hadn't seen Elias Moretti in a long time. She recalled their first meeting, when she'd seen him with another female. The corners of her lips curled into a slight, almost friendly smile. "I should thank you for what happened last time."
Elias Moretti stared at the faint smile on her face and paused for a moment.
