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Jayden clenched his jaw and replied in a cold tone, “I came downstairs looking for you.” Elyse, too frightened to speak, lowered her head. Driscoll, misinterpreting the situation as playful banter, couldn’t help but feel a thrill of excitement. “By the way, the Brooks family sent over an invitation just now. Xander Brooks is getting married and has invited you two to the wedding.”

“Xander Brooks,” Jayden repeated.

“Yes, the wedding is tomorrow,” Driscoll replied respectfully.

Elyse, puzzled, interjected, “He sent it the day before the wedding. Shouldn’t invitations be sent out half a month or a month in advance?”

Jayden’s response was icy. “It’s not surprising. Xander is a playboy and has never been serious about anyone. Maybe he got someone pregnant.”

Elyse’s mouth fell open in shock, but Jayden found her expression somewhat endearing.

Driscoll then asked, “Will you attend the wedding tomorrow, sir?”

“I’ve received the invitation so I must go,” Jayden said indifferently.

Driscoll looked concerned as he spoke. “But I remember that the relationship between his family and you isn’t good. They didn’t attend your wedding. They just sent a gift. Why do you feel the need to go?”

to go. If I don’t, how will they see how beautiful

felt a wave of shyness wash over her, her

around,” Jayden said. He moved over to her, took

leave, waving with a smile

are we going?”

As my wife, you

wife always this stressful?” Elyse

lazy glance. “What?

think I’m so fortunate to be your wife,” Elyse responded, shaking

any employee listen to me when I don’t even work there,”

teeth in frustration, Tess found herself without

glanced at a dejected Bryce and suggested, “If you’re concerned about Bryce, consider planning a future for

to help. You’re the one who told me to leave

do you look down

His voice carried a note of indifference. “If Bryce truly had potential, Grandpa would

Indeed, Enzo had little faith in Bryce. When Jayden was healthy, Enzo frequently invited him to stay for dinner or to chat in the study. It was evident to everyone that Jayden was

showed her frustration. She had two children and couldn’t understand

a glance at the silent Elyse, a flicker of annoyance crossed Tess’s face. “You treat your wife

by blood,” Tess suddenly called out, prompting Elyse

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