Chapter 100:

Early on the second day, Elyse was already up, shouldering her handbag as she made her way downstairs. Driscoll, noticing her early start, approached with a concerned look. “You’re up quite early today. What’s the reason?”

“I need to practice, so I’m heading out early,” Elyse quickly excused herself and briskly exited the house, skipping breakfast. Driscoll watched her departure, a sigh escaping him as he caught the still-present anger on her face.

Later, Jayden began his day, wheeling himself to the dining table. Noticing Elyse’s absence, he inquired nonchalantly, “Hasn’t she gotten up yet? Isn’t she supposed to be at work?”

“She’s already left,” Driscoll replied, his voice tinged with anxiety.

With a slight frown, Jayden pressed, “She’s still upset, isn’t she?” After a brief pause, Driscoll admitted, “Yes, it seems so.” Jayden’s expression darkened, and he muttered through clenched teeth, “Perhaps I’ve been too lenient with her.” Driscoll sighed deeply, sensing the gravity of the discord between Jayden and Elyse was more severe than ever.

Elyse had made it to the studio, and after a rehearsal session with other orchestra members, she felt a pang of hunger and headed to the lounge for some food.

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a brief breakfast, Wanda and another male instructor entered the rehearsal room. The instructor, Kai Hanson, scanned the group and declared, “We’re arranging a celebratory dinner for those who participated in the filming session at the TV station yesterday.” An excited colleague inquired, “Your treat?” Kai corrected him, “No, it’s courtesy of the TV station. They were impressed with your performance last night and are interested in a long-term partnership.” Wanda, smiling, added, “This gives you more opportunities to showcase your talents.” After sharing the

her evening plans. Realizing she wouldn’t be home for dinner, she thought about informing Jayden. However, she quickly dismissed it. “Why should she have to report everything

hotel, her phone rang—it was Jayden. “The driver went to pick you up, and you weren’t at the studio. Where are you?” His voice was calm,

Elyse mirrored his tone. “I’m at a dinner party. I won’t be

“Did I agree to you attending

your permission? You don’t care about my affairs anyway,” Elyse

angry with me?” Jayden waited for a

anger pushing him to stand from his wheelchair. He turned to Driscoll. “Get a car ready for me now. I’m going to

she didn’t provide the address of the party. I’ll have

quickly!” Jayden snapped,

and joined her orchestra members. Shortly after, the TV station’s manager and Kai arrived, and everyone enjoyed a lively

the door. Her heart raced, possibly from drinking too much. Trying to maintain composure, she eyed the two men warily and demanded, “Who are you? This is the ladies’

unresponsive. As she became increasingly dizzy and her limbs grew limp, she realized what was happening, though she couldn’t recall

grasped her firmly and escorted her to the elevator. As her body temperature rose, panic

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