Novel Full Chapter 724 Not Even A Donkey Falls Into The Same Hole Twice
Villain Ch 724. Not Even A Donkey Falls Into The Same Hole Twice
James couldn’t help but interject, a teasing grin spreading across his face. “You mean you?” he quipped, earning a playful glare from Allen.
“I won’t say that,” Allen replied with a smirk. “That’s not for me to be the one to judge, but yes, I tried to make her happy and what I got was betrayal,” he admitted, his voice devoid of emotion. Despite the weight of his words, there was a sense of detachment in his tone, as if he had long since made peace with the reality of Sophia’s true nature.
“Is that the reason why you don’t want to forgive her?” Noah prodded, his tone still teasing.
“A donkey even doesn’t fall into the same hole twice,” Allen quipped, his voice laced with a hint of bitterness. “And she ended up doing the same thing to Elio now,” he reminded them, his words heavy with disappointment.
James and Noah exchanged uneasy glances, grappling with the implications of Sophia’s actions.
“Ugh… now that I think about it, I feel sorry for Elio,” Noah muttered, his frustration evident in his voice. “He defended Sophia wholeheartedly yet this is what he got,” he grumbled, shaking his head in disbelief.
“Oi, we’re also on the same page as him,” James interjected, his tone firm but sympathetic. “We all got duped by Sophia’s act.”
“I feel bad for you guys,” Allen admitted, his expression softening. “I hope this drama will end soon. I know you are in a difficult position,” he added, his words tinged with concern. He finished his drink and stood up.
“You want to leave already?” a female voice suddenly piped up from behind Noah and James. It was Mila, her eyes bright with curiosity as she joined the conversation.
“Yeah, I plan to solo hunt,” Allen replied nonchalantly, his gaze shifting to meet Mila’s.
Mila’s expression faltered for a moment before she mustered up the courage to ask, “Can I come?”
“No,” Allen responded bluntly, shaking his head slightly. “Our levels are too far apart, and I’m not a healer,” he reminded her.
Mila’s shoulders slumped slightly at the rejection, but she quickly recovered with a small nod. “Oh, okay,” she muttered, trying to hide her disappointment.
“Can we come?” Noah asked, raising his hand eagerly as he exchanged a hopeful glance with James.
Allen turned to them, eyebrows raised in surprise. “I thought you guys said you just wanted to hang out this time? Besides, with all the drama going on, I’m not interested in getting involved in it,” he stated firmly, his tone reflecting his lack of enthusiasm for the current situation.
“You make a good point,” Noah muttered, deflating slightly at Allen’s response.
“But you can be famous for that,” James chimed in, his eyes gleaming with mischief as he nudged Noah playfully.
Noah shot James a pointed look, clearly unimpressed by his friend’s attempt at humor.
“Don’t give me that look,” James protested, holding up his hands in mock surrender. “It’s a marketing strategy to increase his personal branding. I’m just giving my opinion,” he added with an innocent smile, though his eyes twinkled mischievously.
Allen couldn’t help but shake his head in amusement. “Thanks for the suggestion, but I think I’ll pass,” he replied, flashing them both a wry grin.
Noah and James exchanged a knowing glance before nodding in understanding. “Fair enough,” Noah conceded, while James simply shrugged in agreement.
Mila hesitantly grabbed Allen’s hand, her fingers trembling slightly. “C-Can we talk for a moment?” she asked in a stammered voice, her eyes darting nervously between Allen and the others.
“We are talking,” Allen replied, raising an eyebrow in confusion.
“Without them,” Mila clarified, casting a quick glance at Noah and James.
Allen let out a small sigh, sensing the seriousness in Mila’s tone. After a moment of hesitation, he finally nodded in agreement.
They moved to a quieter corner of the tavern, away from the prying ears of Noah and James. Mila took a deep breath, steeling herself for the conversation ahead.
“Yesterday, I— I didn’t mean it. I never thought it would end like that,” Mila began, her words tumbling out in a rush as she struggled to express herself.
“You already said that yesterday,” Allen reminded her, his voice gentle but firm.
“Yes, but I think you don’t understand my position,” Mila persisted, her voice tinged with frustration as she searched for the right words to convey her thoughts.
“Did James and Noah force you?” Allen asked, his tone soft but probing.
Mila bit her lower lip nervously, her eyes flickering with uncertainty. “It can’t be said like that…” she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.
“Then what? You have clearly planned it well and you have even investigated my family background. I don’t understand what made you guys go that far,” Allen stated, a hint of disappointment coloring his words.
“I want to know more about you, Allen. Including your family. That’s why…” Mila’s voice trailed off, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment as she struggled to articulate her thoughts.
“After your attempt, you wouldn’t think I would believe you that easily, did you?” Allen pressed, his gaze unwavering.
“No,” Mila admitted, lowering her head in shame. “I just…” Her words faltered, her mind scrambling to find the right explanation.
He sighed heavily and put his hand through her hair. Mila couldn’t help but notice her gentle gesture, prompting her to turn towards him, confusion etched on her face.
“Why?” she asked softly.
Allen met her gaze with a weary expression, his eyes reflecting a mix of irritation and discomfort. “If you start crying here, it’s going to be a whole ordeal. But to be honest, I’m not exactly thrilled about the fact that you went behind my back with that investigation,” he stated bluntly, his tone tinged with reproach.
Mila’s shoulders slumped slightly, her expression remorseful. “I’m sorry,” she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.
Allen softened slightly at her apology, realizing that perhaps his words had come off harsher than intended. “Look, Mila. It’s not that I don’t appreciate your efforts to understand me better. But there are boundaries, you know?” he explained, his tone gentler this time.
Mila nodded in silence. She felt a wave of warmth wash over her, melting away the tension and guilt that had been gnawing at her. His simple gesture of reassurance sparked a glimmer of hope in her heart, filling her with gratitude for his understanding.
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At the same time, at the entrance of the tavern, Sophia’s heart sank as she caught sight of Allen and Mila standing together in an intimate conversation. A pang of jealousy surged through her, igniting a fire of resentment within her chest. She watched them from afar, her gaze filled with longing and frustration.
Seeing Allen’s comforting gesture towards Mila only fueled her envy, stirring up a whirlwind of emotions within her. Sophia clenched her fists, her jaw set with determination as she vowed to win back Allen’s attention, no matter what it took.