It took Elzi a few minutes to calm herself. The unexpected encounter and conversation involving Yoseph and Rachel had drained her energy. It was beyond her imagination.

While Elzi knew that her tongue often spoke without her consent, this time she was genuinely frustrated. What she said in front of Ben was truly something fatal. Now Elzi was certain that not only Ben's nose widened, but perhaps other parts of his body as well.

After spending a few minutes, Elzi finally felt calm enough. With the conviction that enduring embarrassment in front of Ben was better than suffering from Rachel's wrath, she left the restroom. Reentering the ballroom, she looked...