Chapter 48:

While others were busy discussing their dining room, Elyse already grasped its significance. Turning to Jayden with curiosity, she inquired, “Is this room truly that impressive?”

“Actually, it is. My personal space for entertaining friends. Exclusively mine. Unless someone I fancy requests its use, I permit no one else to utilize it. It’s off-limits to everyone else. Essentially, it’s like your own domain, isn’t it? You’re granted the privilege to host your friends here. Consider it a gift from me.”

Before Elyse could delve further into the topic, one of her classmates interrupted, “Stop whispering secrets, you lovebirds. Come join us for a chat.”

“Let’s go,” Jayden suggested.

Elyse couldn’t help but be intrigued. “Aren’t you bothered that my classmates are just ordinary people?”

“Why should that matter? They pose no threat or ill intent towards me.”

“Really?” Elyse probed. “Rich people can be conniving and merciless. Sometimes, I’m concerned that with your gullible and naive nature, you might fall victim to schemes or deceit.”

“You have quite the wit.”

her classmates, engaging in toasts and

failed to secure a wealthy spouse and ended up abandoned, Lizzie had been luckier—her husband genuinely desired her. Yet Elyse’s marriage to a wealthy but disabled man instantly overshadowed her achievements. At this moment, no one even recalled her impending wedding. All chatter revolved around the dinner at the Grandeur Hotel and the enigmatic man Elyse had wed.

accept this, she hatched a daring plan after downing several

on the other side, the

Italian alpaca, white truffles… Goodness! Are these dishes real? Wow, is this the taste

your

were stunned by the lavish dinner Jayden had arranged, their praises and excitement echoing throughout the

you enjoy caviar?” Jayden inquired, noting her

exquisite,”

a word, Jayden tapped out a

tipsy, approached Elyse with a smile. “Thanks to you, I’m savoring this delightful feast.

speech, Elyse intervened. “You’ve had enough. Let’s get you to rest. No more drinks

braced herself, but a figure stepped in. Witnessing the scene, their classmates

have been visibly marred by the wine. Moreover, the dinner had just commenced, prolonging her exposure to the stain. Lizzie’s intent

Elyse began,

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