Despite the attraction she felt, Joana acknowledged the insurmountable social barrier between them. Their disparate social standings posed a formidable obstacle, with Elijah residing in the apex of society while she hailed from a lowly background. Even if he were to discover her non-human heritage, the glaring contrast in their societal positions remained an impassable divide. If Elijah sought a partner, Kendell, a wealthy socialite, seemed more suited for him, given their shared status disparity. Joana, once an orphan on the brink of homelessness before Elijah's employment, recognized the vast chasm between their worlds.
Lost in her reverie, Joana's prolonged gaze caught Elijah's attention, prompting him to meet her gaze with an unmistakable twinkle in his eyes. Flush with embarrassment,
