Chapter 856
Chapter 856:
Despite John’s frantic attempts to communicate, Austin ignored every signal. Turning back to Yelena, Austin asked, “What do you think of me, Yelena p>
“Yelena? Where is Yelena? Have you been so consumed by thoughts of her that you’ve lost your senses?” John asked, bewildered.
John was certain that with Yelena’s striking beauty, if she were present, he would have recognized her instantly. However, all he saw now was a woman with terrifying scars and a haunting appearance.
Meanwhile, Yelena noticed more people turning their attention toward them. Fortunately, her makeup disguised her well enough to maintain her composure.
But Austin, being a well-known public figure, wasn’t afforded the same anonymity. Being seen badgering someone with such a horrifying appearance could tarnish his reputation, potentially turning him into a subject of ridicule. Indeed, murmurs and laughter had already begun to circulate, not because Austin had lost his mind, but due to the bizarre spectacle unfolding before them.
“Austin, let go,” Yelena murmured softly.
John immediately recognized her voice and exclaimed, “Yelena? Is that really you, Yelena p>
Yelena, aware of her hideous disguise, flashed a deliberately menacing smile at John. “If I’m not Yelena, who would be? You p>
Though taken aback, John maintained his composure and responded with a grin, “Yelena, it’s not even Halloween. What’s your game p>
“Didn’t you already guess?” Yelena retorted.
John was momentarily lost for words. Her disguise was so convincing that even he had failed to recognize her initially.
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A thought struck John, and he turned to Austin, puzzled. “Austin, you recognized Yelena immediately? How did you do that?” As John spoke, Yelena’s gaze also shifted toward Austin.
She fixed her eyes on him, her gaze clear and luminous, resembling stars reflected in water. Her eyelashes fluttered softly, akin to butterflies poised for flight.
Austin met her stare without wavering, a longing evident in his expression. He wished he could pull her close.
After a brief pause, Austin admitted, “Her eyes—I recognized her by her eyes p>
Even under the guise of unusual makeup, Austin could instantly identify Yelena by the striking beauty of her eyes.
John observed Austin’s reaction and clicked his tongue, impressed. It was clear to him that Austin was deeply familiar with Yelena; only that could explain his instant recognition.
John seemed poised to speak further, but Austin’s stern look made him reconsider.
Adjusting his tone, John suggested, “It seems you two are fatefully linked. Even a blind date brings you together. Why not just be together p>
Yelena and Austin exchanged a fleeting glance, but then quickly averted their eyes, the tension palpable in the air.
John watched the two of them and nearly burst into laughter. He could see that they were clearly smitten with each other but too timid to admit it.