Chapter 550

Chapter 550:
Across the room, Lance and Jeff lingered in a shadowy corner, their gazes glued to the entrance, silently wishing Elliana would reappear. But she never did. Instead, they caught sight of Jason awkwardly trying to chat up a dashing young man, leaving them both speechless.
As soon as the disguised Elliana walked away, Jeff sprang off the couch and hustled over to Jason, his eyes wide with curiosity. “Jason, what was that about? Did you suddenly decide you like guys now? You know our family’s pretty old-school. Coming out would be a nightmare.”
Jason was still reeling from Elliana’s abrupt exit, but Jeff’s question snapped him out of his daze. He hadn’t realized his humiliating moment had played out right in front of his little brother.
Jason had always tried to set a solid example for Jeff, never letting his composure slip. But now, with everything unraveling, his carefully built image was in shambles. He couldn’t let Jeff get the wrong idea. So, he straightened up and forced a stern look, tapping Jeff lightly on the head. “What nonsense are you spouting? I just—”
thought he looked familiar—maybe I’d seen him somewhere before. That’s all. I just wanted to talk.”
Jeff didn’t buy it for a second. “Then why were your ears so red? And why were you staring at his Adam’s apple?”
Jason’s pulse stuttered in his chest. Thank God for the mask—if Jeff had seen his expression, he would’ve known everything.
Trying to hide his flustered nerves, Jason tapped Jeff’s head again, this time a little harder.
“Ouch!” Jeff yelped, rubbing the sore spot. Follow current novᴇls on
Jason reprimanded him in a low voice, “What do you know, little brat? I was sizing him up because he looked exactly like a wanted killer I crossed paths with years ago. I had to make sure it wasn’t him.”
Jeff’s eyes widened. “Oh! Sorry, Jason, I jumped to conclusions.”
“Fuck off!” Jason snapped, waving him off.
Jeff didn’t dare argue. He scurried back to Lance, stealing a nervous glance at the disguised Elliana across the room before leaning in to whisper, “Lance, Jason says that guy might actually be a killer. If he starts something here, we need to grab Elliana and get her out, fast.”
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Lance could hardly believe it. He shot a skeptical look at the disguised Elliana. “Seriously? He doesn’t look like a killer to me. He gives off the vibe of a classy, effortlessly charming guy.”
Jeff shook his head stubbornly. “Don’t be fooled. Killers can look like anyone. You’re into all that AI stuff—you wouldn’t get it. Trust Jason. He’s never wrong about this kind of thing.”
Lance, suddenly less sure, gave a shaky nod. “Alright. We’ll keep an eye on him.”
Unaware that she had been labeled a killer, Elliana strode directly to Jarvis’s bedside and—by chance—found herself standing face-to-face with the fake Milena on the other side.
Levi took his place beside Elliana, eyeing the impostor who dared mimic his own appearance.
The fake Milena didn’t notice Elliana’s arrival, but the fake Levi spotted the real Levi right away. For a split second, their eyes locked.
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