The shattered crown of a billionaire

ed high, her thoughts trailing after the recent occurrence. The café had returned to its usual peacef

complexities. She wanted a life that was uncomplicated. Nevertheless, it see

ng the police, intervening, and disclosing all the details. What on earth could she say? Was the cafe entered by three unknown men, who then scared

ious to the tension that had taken over the café moments ago. W

red gently, "Are you alright?"

t like she was about to fall apart. "I am in good he

the argument that had just taken place in the café. "Do not wear you

r away. Mrs. Henson said goodbye as she depart

, Elise quickly sat do

rs to stabilize herself. The feeling of adrenaline w

tart fresh in this peaceful seaside town. She promised to keep her past from catching up with her

n back into the danger she had made

real identity? For what reason

r eyes swiftly to the door. The door opened again, the bell sounding, and she felt a combination of relief and curiosity

ted the person at the counter

st of her fear. She truthfully stated, "I'm uncerta

s now empty. Elijah appears to have a talent for drawing in trouble. Despit

e with me your identity? Elise asked w

say that Elijah and I have been friends for quite a while.

ding quickly. Because three men in suits are making him feel threatened at m

ieve me, this was not part of the initial strategy. Elijah arrived here in order to

er chest. I am not certain about the situation, but I need cla

you. I will provide what information I can, but it is preferable if you ha

lared. I need more solid guara

of the city's tranquil streets. Elijah was previously engaged by certain... powerful people. His departure was anything but smoot

er stomach. "Now they have

ss, Elise, it's not a matter for concern.

n, they made threats towards him. I am the one stuck in the middle of the si

ced a hint of a threatening look in his eyes - a sign

," Jackson whispered. "

ed about whether to feel comforted or even more scared. "Why do you assist

ly before meeting her eyes again. "Due to my deb

his time it was Elijah entering the café, his face showing seriousness. He avo

old as steel that they will ret

her blood. This was fa