Provocations (Part 2)
In the face of so many stares, Elena was filled with shame and wanted to bury herself in Mario's chest, seeking refuge from the scandal and a sense of protection.
It was the first time she had drawn such attention, not for her beauty, attractiveness, or charisma—all attributes she had always confidently wielded. Never before had she felt such shame, especially in front of so many people. Mario rejected her and began to blame her for everything that had happened, joining her only to emulate something Adrien had, not to end up in trouble and embarrassed in front of everyone. The camera flashes continued unabated as Julián carried on with his speech.
It was quite a spectacle.
It was a performance worthy of a queen of deceit, a role Elena Sinclair had always played fl
