Chapter 104:

Elyse sensed an underlying sarcasm in Vicky’s words. She arched an eyebrow and responded, “I never claimed to be the best, but I’d relish the chance to compete with you.”

Vicky tilted her chin up slightly, her voice dripping with pride. “I’m ready anytime.”

Ultimately, Elyse opted out of the television station’s event, choosing instead to concentrate on the next phase of the selection process. She suspected that the incident last night had been orchestrated by someone at the station.

Elyse pondered why Barnes Reed would target her. She had never interacted with him before.

Her confusion lingered until noon when the truth came to light.

Jayden made a phone call and explained, “I’ve got it. Barnes Reed claimed you volunteered to sleep with him, hoping to deepen the connection between the local TV station and the orchestra.”

Elyse’s anger flared. “How is that possible? I’ve never even met him or spoken to him. How could he fabricate such lies?”

“I suspected as much, so I had it investigated. It turns out the account impersonating you belongs to Kaelyn.”

“Kaelyn Bennett?” Elyse paused, stunned. “Why would Kaelyn engage in such absurd antics?”

After questioning them, it was clear the photographers were hoping to snap shots of you and Barnes supposedly together,” Jayden continued calmly. “She’s trying to tarnish my reputation,” Elyse

the rest after you’re done with

concluded, Elyse returned to the studio. Theo sat in his office, his gaze fixed on the beautiful

made it clear that you should not visit my

sunglasses, Kaelyn responded playfully, “It’s been so long since we’ve seen each

tales on gα ℓ ησ ν𝒆

massaged his forehead. “I’ve been wrapped up in work lately and

busy, which is why I

figure prominently. She had worn a delicate slip dress for the occasion, which looked as if

Elyse participated in the variety

moved closer. She added, “The director, Barnes Reed, at the station is a notorious playboy. Elyse hooked up with him to

“Do you have proof? You shouldn’t

me, why not ask her

at the TV station today, and neither had the paparazzi delivered any incriminating photos of

thwarted. For the first time, Kaelyn realized that Elyse’s fortunes had improved since her marriage to Jayden. Kaelyn no longer had

didn’t matter who Elyse had been with as long as Theo believed she had been with another man. Kaelyn was determined that Theo should not continue to hold affection

tense pause, Theo

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