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.”

classmates, engaging in toasts

in front of her former rival. While Elyse 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. Lizzie

hatched a daring

side, the waitstaff began serving the sumptuous

dishes real? Wow,

your

lavish dinner Jayden had arranged, their praises and excitement echoing

caviar?” Jayden inquired, noting her

it’s exquisite,” she

word, Jayden tapped out a message to Driscoll

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

intervened. “You’ve had enough. Let’s

red wine on her gown, Elyse braced herself, but a figure stepped in.

by the wine. Moreover, the dinner had just commenced, prolonging her exposure

Elyse began, concerned

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