Chapter 30:

As Jayden and Elyse headed home, Jayden spoke up. “You’re strong enough, so I think it’s time you knew who’s been spreading rumors about you.”

Elyse, curious, asked, “Who is it?”

“Kaelyn Bennett,” Jayden answered. “She paid off the paparazzi to spread those rumors. If she had her way, your reputation would be ruined.”

The news hit Elyse like a bolt of lightning. She wondered about the depth of Kaelyn’s dislike for her. Even though she had stepped away from Theo, Kaelyn still pursued her relentlessly. “Why would she do this to me?” Elyse asked, her voice shaking.

“I’m not sure,” Jayden said. “I don’t try to read other people’s minds. All you need to know is she’s your adversary.”

Stunned, Elyse hadn’t viewed Kaelyn as an adversary, but clearly Kaelyn saw her as one. Theo was a wedge between them. Regardless of her actions towards Theo, Kaelyn saw her as an irritant.

Jayden asked, “She has hurt you. What will

my retaliation.” She could feel the full weight of Kaelyn’s enmity and spite. Since Kaelyn had

her reaction was unexpected. She proved to be tougher than he had initially thought. “Bringing her down won’t be easy,” he said. “Someone is backing her. You need

backing her?” Elyse

is much more influential

taken aback. She had always believed Theo

the one spreading rumors about you online is your

following the revelation. Often, it was those closest to them who could inflict

head home,” she declared, her smile

“You might choose to confront her alone, but I won’t just watch. I’ll ensure your sister

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