Chapter 40:

Lizzie was uncertain whether the man Elyse married truly belonged to the prominent Owen family. Perhaps it was merely a coincidence of names. Regardless, she doubted Elyse could have married into the wealthy Owen family. Elyse didn’t deserve it.

“Stop joking,” Lizzie mused, touching her chin skeptically. “Did you just make up a lie?”

“What would I gain by lying to you? I’m married to Jayden Owen. The fact that you’re not aware of this news just proves you’re not in our league,” Elyse retorted with a hint of disdain.

“You…” Lizzie was taken aback. Despite Elyse coming from a modest family, Lizzie’s background was even humbler, sparking envy since their high school days. Moreover, the man Lizzie was set to marry, though a businessman, didn’t possess wealth or influence comparable to Theo’s.

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Elyse’s biting words only intensified Lizzie’s long-standing resentment. “Well, if you’re married, have your husband come here, then,” Lizzie challenged.

“Why should he come here just because you say so?” Elyse sneered.

“Then you are lying,” Lizzie was convinced Elyse was merely boasting. “It’s unnecessary to lie. We were all classmates once. Stop trying to be funny.”

better. “If

into the notable Jayden Owen. “Fine, I can even

how the drama would unfold. “Are you really going to bet with her?” Freddy asked

worry. He said he’d come, so I’m confident,”

to command respect from everyone around him. Freddy was

drink with Elyse. After a few glasses, she began to feel

to escape?” Lizzie called out, spotting

coming to the bathroom too?” Elyse asked, clearly frustrated by

game with her friends, rolled

room and made her way to the bathroom, feeling unsteady. She stopped for a moment, hand on her forehead, waiting until

she started, then stopped abruptly upon realizing

her. Noticing her flushed cheeks, he surmised she had been drinking and offered his hand, saying, “You’re

she realized what he was doing. Looking into his eyes, which widened in disbelief, she maintained her composure, showing no emotional

sensed her affection for him had waned, he snapped, “Not

that way. Jayden is the best husband anyone could ask for. I trust

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