Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 1944

Sylvia said with a smile that lit up the room, "She's got her own mind, and that's what makes her so endearing. If it weren't for that, how could you possibly be in love with her?"

The simmering irritation inside Jonathan was quickly soothed by Sylvia's words. He turned to look at her, a flicker of curiosity in his eyes. "I can't help but wonder, how did that guy ever let you go?"

Sylvia's gaze faltered just a touch before she lifted her wine glass and took a delicate sip.

Jonathan slid into the seat Estelle had just vacated, eyeing the half-eaten slice of cheesecake in front of him. He picked up the fork and continued where she left off, savoring each bite methodically.

Sylvia, taken aback by his boldness, lowered her voice, "Aren't you being a bit too brazen?"

Estelle clearly didn't want their relationship to be public knowledge.

Plus, Raiden was a mystery, his identity still a shadow they couldn't pin down. With him lurking in the dark, it was probably best they didn't lay all their cards out in the open, making themselves a target for suspicion.

Jonathan kept nibbling on the cheesecake, as if even her lingering presence was something he needed to cling to. Without it, he felt he might lose control.

Estelle excused herself to the restroom, where she removed her mask and splashed water on her face, trying to clear her thoughts.

Jonathan must be fuming, and she wasn't ready to face him just yet!

And if Raiden discovered her true identity, it would be wise to keep her distance from Alvis, to avoid bringing trouble his way.

But how long could she delay their inevitable confrontation? She had no confidence in her ability to avoid him indefinitely.

Despite the crises she faced, she never felt panic or fear, but facing him, she couldn't remain composed.

As Estelle stepped out, she overheard a conversation around a dimly lit corner.

"I heard Alvis is here!" a man said.

The reply came from Raiden, "Yes, he's in the banquet hall."

"I heard Alvis came with firepower. That kind of show of force doesn't seem just for the sake of the new energy deal," the man speculated.

Raiden's tone was indifferent, "If it's not for the new energy, it must be for the weapons."

Zack was in Zion, seemingly taking orders from Raiden.

After she had killed Wolverine, Zack, fearing Jonathan's retaliation, had fled the country and hadn't dared return for years.

And now, he had sided with Raiden!

So, was Raiden's vendetta against her spurred by Zack's betrayal, revealing her role in Wolverine's demise?

No wonder Raiden recognized her.

But back when Zack had used Wolverine to target her, he only knew she was from Eagle Valley and not her identity as Stella. How then did Raiden find out?

One mystery seemed to unravel only to be replaced by another.

Estelle watched Zack's fading silhouette, a mix of shock and relief gripping her. She silently thanked Lambert for coming up with the idea of the masquerade ball.

After all, Zack had seen Jonathan before. If they didn’t wear masks tonight, Jonathan's identity could have been exposed as well.