Chapter 43:

After Jayden offered to treat Elyse’s classmates to dinner, the group’s perception of him shifted slightly. Some speculated that no ordinary guy would make such a generous offer, hinting that Jayden might be an influential figure. Curious, they approached him with their drinks, eager to engage him in conversation. Others simply observed from a distance, refraining from making any negative remarks about him.

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Lizzie’s attitude shifted the most. She spoke in hushed tones, worried that someone might ask about the venue of her own wedding. While her husband was a rich businessman, they had celebrated their wedding in a modest hotel, never even considering a venue as opulent as the Grandeur Hotel. She dreamed of such a lavish setting, but financial constraints made it impossible. Despite this, she was more eager than anyone to see what the next day would bring. She secretly wished for Elyse and her husband to be exposed as pretenders and embarrassingly removed by the hotel staff. Such an event would give her the chance to openly mock them with pride.

Meanwhile, Elyse, sitting next to Jayden, was being toasted by others. She politely sipped her wine, but eventually, it got the better of her. Holding her empty glass, she gazed around in a tipsy haze, a smirk on her face, wanting to continue the revelry with another classmate.

Realizing Elyse was intoxicated, Jayden set his glass down. “I’m sorry, Elyse is drunk. I need to get her home,” he announced. As he took her hand to lead her away, someone blocked their path.

“Jayden, when we get to the hotel before you tomorrow, and the staff asks who booked the table, should we just use your name?” someone asked.

“Yes,” Jayden nodded, choosing not to elaborate.

After leaving the room, Jayden glanced at Elyse, who was mustering her strength to keep standing. “Can you make it home without help?” he asked.

as soon as she settled into the

shook his head helplessly. When they reached home,

you need help with

out of the car and gently lifted Elyse into his arms. The orange lights bathed her face, casting a warm glow that softened

got her,”

Driscoll

and addressed Jayden, “I’ll get everything ready for you to freshen up.

the second floor. Driscoll watched Jayden’s retreating figure and smiled warmly. Elyse squirmed uncomfortably in Jayden’s arms. In response, Jayden whispered

eyes slightly and mumbled, “You’re

looked at her

are,”

out a sneer as he entered the bedroom. He walked to the bed and without hesitation loosened his grip, causing her to tumble onto the mattress. “You’re ungrateful. I’ve never been mean to you,” he

her backside and protested,

down and pinched her cheek, forcing her to face him.

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