Chapter 29:

Elyse dashed towards the car with a mix of relief and curiosity, swiftly opening the door and sliding inside. “Why are you here?” she questioned.

“All the staff heard about the buzz surrounding you. I came to check on you. So, it’s true that you’ve been booted from the orchestra,” Jayden remarked, his gaze assessing her with a hint of judgment.

Let your mind wander with gⱯlnσν𝒆𝓁s﹒𝓬𝓸𝗺

Elyse felt a flush of embarrassment and fumbled with her words. “The online news spread like wildfire, and everyone in the orchestra found out. They had no choice but to let me go.” Noticing Jayden’s scrutinizing stare, she trailed off, feeling like a scolded child.

“Let’s head home now. Start the car,” Jayden instructed. Turning to Elyse, he continued, “This whole debacle seems targeted at you. Your name’s plastered everywhere while Theo’s hidden under an alias. Think about it, who could be behind this?”

After a moment of reflection, she hesitantly suggested, “Maybe Kaelyn Bennett. But I’m done with Theo. I don’t see why she’d come after me.”

As she pondered, her phone rang once more, displaying an unknown number. With confusion, she answered, “Hello, who’s calling?”

“You actually picked up? You’re Elyse Lloyd, right? You’re a disgraceful, shameless bitch,” the voice on the other end spewed venom.

Why would someone

interrupted, leaving her bewildered by the incessant buzzing

just getting cursed at again. Consulting his own phone, he soon uncovered the cause. “Your private info’s been leaked online. Everyone’s got your number. Those callers? They’re just

Elyse struggled to comprehend who bore such a vehement grudge against her to

home, the butler voiced his indignation. “Fret not. We’ve got your back online.

at Elyse’s despondent demeanor, Jayden

just baffled by who could harbor such

Don’t our

Elyse looked around at the butler, Driscoll, and the loyal maids, a lump formed in her throat. “You’re right. I shouldn’t let it

reflection, she declared, “I’ll record a video explaining what happened at the wedding and dispelling

interjected, “Will that really help? The online mob is

entirely sure. “I’m not sure, but I’ll give it a shot. I can’t just sit back and let people hurl insults at me, can I? Besides, everyone here has my back. How could I

the video now. We’ll

mind, Elyse, aided by all

clutching her phone, she asked, “Do you think my video will clear

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255