Chapter 46:

Then you should go,” said Jayden. Impulsively, Elyse reached over and clasped his pinky. “Thank you, Jayden. You’re incredibly kind.”

She had feared he might object, considering she was meeting her ex-boyfriend’s mother. But his nonchalant response surprised her. Jayden grinned mischievously. “You’ve got two hours. If you come back home late, you might find yourself sleeping at the doorstep tonight.”

Rolling her eyes, Elyse knew he couldn’t be that magnanimous. “Alright, don’t dawdle,” Jayden teased. “If you stick around any longer, I might change my mind.”

Without further ado, Elyse darted out of the study. As soon as she was out of earshot, Jayden straightened in his wheelchair, rubbing his sore buttocks. “She’s becoming more daring by the day.”

After bidding farewell to Driscoll, Elyse slipped on her shoes and headed to the appointed address. Upon arriving at the parking garage, she unexpectedly encountered Zandra, who had just parked her car. The sudden encounter made for an awkward atmosphere between them.

However, Zandra quickly regained her composure and remarked, “Bentley Continental GT, huh? Can you afford that now? Seems like you’re doing better than I expected.”

implied disdain in Zandra’s words, Elyse countered without hesitation. “This isn’t even one of our top cars, Mrs. Ward. Seems like your judgment

Elyse in her wake. “Are you still holding a grudge about how I viewed you

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you hold in high regard? Your son?” Elyse quipped. After a moment’s pause, she added simply, “If he hadn’t been born into the Ward family, he’d be

turned to give Elyse an uncommon glance. “It

their orders, Zandra took a sip of water and posed a question. “Do you know

it’s not for a stroll down memory lane,” Elyse replied, shaking her

much better than your father, who’s only concerned with money,” Zandra remarked after a moment’s pause. “But that’s not enough. Your family lacks wealth, making you unsuitable for my son. Frankly, when he first introduced you to us, I was shocked. How could

Zandra held her family’s lack

I don’t approve of you marrying my son, I regret how your relationship ended. But it seems you’ve landed on your feet. I hear you’ve hitched yourself to the Owen family,” Zandra remarked idly, swirling her fingertips on the

understood she wasn’t valuable to her, but the allure of

your mind? Do you need something from me?” Elyse

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