Chapter 996:
“You are so impossible! Get out! Unauthorized people are not allowed in the concert hall!” Mabel harbored an
innate fear of Theo, one she could not readily acknowledge.
Theo calmly watched Mabel’s growing emotional breakdown, a smirk on his face. “So, shall we set a tto
meet again?”
Unable to bear it any longer, Mabel yelled with all her might, her face flushed with anger. “Leavealone! Get
out of here, you maniac!”
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Theo watched her, a sense of satisfaction washing over him. His visit to the concert hall was with a genuine
purpose, and he wasn't about to pressure Mabel into dinner since he clearly wasn’t willing. There would always
be other chances.
Once Theo departed, Mabel began to find her peace. It was in this calm moment that she understood the depth
of her fear towards Theo. She gritted her teeth, frustrated by her perceived vulnerability.
Yet, dealing with him was a challenge she felt unprepared for, unlike the simpler interactions with Elyse. “Blast it!
He has ruined my day. Now | can’t concentrate on my task.” Mabel made her way quickly to the concert hall's
back exit.
At the stime, Theo entered the stage area and spotted Elyse. Elyse, seated and watching the rehearsal, was
surprised to see Theo. She stood up quickly. “What brings you here?”
“We need to talk,” Theo responded, scanning the crowd. “Is this a good time?”
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Elyse declined gently. “I'm sorry. | can’t leave right now. We'll have to talk after the rehearsal.”
Accepting her terms, Theo sat beside her. “I'll wait here then. Just don’t turnaway.”
Noticing her confused expression, he continued, “I won't compel you to return to me, especially not here.” Elyse,
intrigued, raised an eyebrow. “It seems you've changed. Has thelped you move on?”
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Theo's tone softened. “Actually, it was you who showedhow to truly respect someone | love. | didn’t
understand that before, but now I do.”
Elyse opened her mouth to speak but said nothing, turning her attention back to the stage.
After Edward wrapped up his performance and stepped off the stage, his eyes scanned the hall until they landed
on Elyse.
He found her sitting next to a guy—a good-looking one at that—but not quite as handsas himself, at least in
his own opinion.
Casually brushing a hand across his cheek, Edward strutted over to Elyse with a teasing grin. “Hey, where's your
water? Lethave a sip.”