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.”

with her classmates, engaging in

been luckier—her husband genuinely desired her. Yet

she hatched a daring plan

side, the waitstaff

real? Wow, is this

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guests were stunned by the lavish dinner Jayden had arranged, their praises and excitement echoing throughout the room. Elyse sampled the delicacies, her eyes

enjoy caviar?” Jayden inquired, noting her

it’s exquisite,” she

Jayden tapped out a message to Driscoll on his

propose a toast to you,” Lizzie, slightly tipsy, approached Elyse with a

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

could react further, Lizzie stumbled forward. Anticipating a splash of red wine on her gown, Elyse braced herself, but a

dinner had just commenced, prolonging her exposure to the stain. Lizzie’s intent to embarrass Elyse was thwarted

Elyse began, concerned about

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