Chapter 256: Just Curious
Jade Palace, Kingdom of Ebodia
Elijah was exhausted from working nonstop all day, ensuring there were no spies or traitors within the Jade Palace before the king’s arrival. It was no easy task, especially since he had to check on the families of those within the royal estate. After the incident with Tessa, they faced numerous possibilities regarding her role—whether she was a victim or a culprit discarded by the enemies. Atlas assumed Tessa was a culprit, prompting the need for stricter security measures.
Arriving back at his quarters, Elijah immediately took a shower to clean himself up. Usually, he would go straight to sleep without eating, but tonight he needed to recharge his energy for dinner with Greta.
He smiled at his reflection in the full-size mirror and hummed, "All cleaned up and handsome again! Now, let’s go and do this!" He even patted his cheeks to shake off the sleepiness since he was still sleep-deprived.
He left and walked towards the private pavilion by the Jade ponds. The servants greeted him and asked if they should serve the meal. Elijah shook his head, a wide smile gracing his lips as he saw Greta approaching.
"Yes, do serve everything now," he instructed, and the servants quickly set to work.
Elijah walked towards Greta and met her halfway. "Good evening, Milady," he greeted with a roguish smile, extending his hand. Greta offered her hand, and Elijah kissed the back of it.
Greta chuckled, and it was like music to Elijah’s ears. He couldn’t believe how head over heels he was for the woman in front of him. Even her chuckles were like lively music, pleasing and comforting. After trying to keep his feelings in for years, he now felt like an active volcano ready to erupt and express himself without a second thought.
"You look so lovely as always," he praised her. Greta’s face blushed deeply. Their relationship had progressed well by now, and Greta no longer hissed at him as she used to; instead, she often blushed around him.
"How come you look a bit tired, though?" she commented as he led her to walk to the pavilion.
"Well, it’s truly a tiring day for me since Atlas is trying to kill me by giving me so much work!" he scoffed with a pout.