Chapter 37 First Love

Elijah placed a hand on Anna's shoulder. His dark eyes, filled with a sense of pressure, glanced at Evan with clear disdain. "It's just a small project. If it's gone, so be it. With Cobb Group around, the Lane family will always have projects. Go back and reassure Samuel." A flicker of something unusual passed Evan's eyes. The rumors were true. Elijah's real affection belonged to his first love, while Anna was merely a stand-in to comfort him. But this stand-in was indulged far too much, and if Giselle wanted to take down the Lane family, it wouldn't be easy. Anna looked smugly at Evan. "You heard that, right? Even a small project from Elijah is enough for Dad to live comfortably for years. He'd better hand over his mistress quickly." "Understood," Evan replied. After Evan left, he immediately messaged Giselle. No sooner had he gone than Elijah pushed Anna aside. "Elijah…" Anna immediately felt aggrieved. Elijah said seriously, "I don't joke around." She blinked in confusi