?<strong>Chapter 866:</strong>


    The boy opened his mouth wide and bellowed, “You lied to me. You lied!”


    Elyse covered her mouth with her hands, shaking her head desperately to stifle her urge to scream.


    “Didn’t you promise you liked me? That you’d stay by my side forever? Now, seeing me like this, you want to leave. You’re the biggest liar ever, Elyse.”


    The monster’s roar was thunderous, and his appearance terrifying. Elyse couldn’t contain herself anymore and ran as fast as she could. The monster chased after her, repeatedly calling out her name.


    She stumbled and copsed to the ground. As shey there, she nced back and caught sight of the monster’s wide-open mouth diving at her. A sharp scream escaped her lips.


    Suddenly, Elyse woke up. She opened her eyes wide, gasping for air.


    It took her a moment to realize she was soaked in cold sweat. She sat up, still shaking from the intensity of the nightmare. The fear lingered, holding her tightly.


    Resting back against her pillow, she took some time to calm down. She closed her eyes, feeling even more drained than before her sleep.


    After recovering, she stood up and headed to the bathroom for a shower. Afterward, she sat at her dresser to put on makeup. She was due at a banquet that evening and was now looking forward to a pleasant evening with good food.


    Once ready, Irving knocked on her door, reminding her, “Are you set? It’s almost time. We should leave for the banquet.”


    “I’m on my way!” Elyse called back as she grabbed her coat and rushed out, fixing her hair. “Is Gavining along? Or is he still busy?”


    “He sent me a text about half an hour ago. He won’t make the banquet. He asked me to escort you,” Irving replied, holding his phone with a knowing smile. “I always tell him not to ept such jobs. I bet he’ll think twice next time.”


    Elyse paused, then suggested, “Let’s bring back some food for him. Sadly, he’s been working by himself this whole time.”


    Irving agreed. “Good idea. He probably hasn’t even had dinner. By the time he’s done, there won’t be anything left to eat out there.”


    Elyse felt even more sympathetic towards Gavin. They got into the car and headed to the hotel for the banquet.


    As soon as Elyse entered, she was greeted by a crowd of people.


    “I recognize you! I saw yourpetition. It was incredible. Congrattions on taking first ce.”


    “My friend bet on you as soon as they saw youpete. They were sure you would win.”


    “May I have the pleasure of a dance with youter?”


    Suddenly, Elyse found herself encircled by a group of men, her expression showing embarrassment and confusion. She politely said, “Thank you, but I’m not in the mood for dancing.”


    Noticing this, Irving stepped in, pulling Elyse aside with a dismissive smile. “Sorry, gentlemen, my friend here doesn’t dance just for anyone. You should move along.”


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