Chapter 16 Gifts for Elara

Lucian's POV: I fixed my gaze on the female housekeeper as I questioned coldly, "You. Why didn't Leona put on one of the dresses that Elara brought to her earlier? Was it because she was unwilling to wear any of them?" Shock came across the housekeeper's face. She lifted her head and took a quick look at Leona. Then, she lowered her head speedily as I watched her. She answered, "Mr. Barnett, I didn't see any of the dresses that Ms. Elara gave to Ms. Leona. The evening gown in the storage room was too big for Ms. Leona. It didn't fit her…" I couldn't quite believe my ears. I had heard, with my own ears, Elara saying that she found a few outfits that fit Leona. So, I turned toward Charles, who was by the side. "What about the accessories I tasked you with giving to Leona?" Charles's jaw dropped. "Weren't those gifts for Ms. Elara?" "What are you talking about? When did I say that those were gifts meant for Elara?" Even Charles was shocked. He explained, "Mr. Barnett, I bu