Chapter 120:

Jayden remained as stubborn as ever. Brook smirked at him. “I never pegged you to be an affectionate person, nor did I expect you to end up being so deeply attached to Elyse.”

Jayden didn’t even look at him. “Instead of speculating on my personality and relationship, you should hurry and find yourself a wife.”

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Brook glanced at Elyse and gave a little snort. “Well, I need to get back to the company for a meeting.” Then he left.

“What did he mean?” Elyse asked Jayden once Brook was gone. “What does he have to do with Joanna’s suicide that he would specifically come and inquire about it?”

“He did go out of his way, didn’t he? That must mean there’s a connection between him and Joanna.”

Joanna had once managed to slip away from the whole Owen family’s watch, and on such an important day too. Not only that, but she was also able to hide away for a certain length of time. She would have never done these things without the help of someone powerful. Moreover, she was somehow allowed to show up at Enzo’s house afterward. If Brook hadn’t interceded on her behalf, she might have been beaten at first sight.

Jayden sneered inwardly. It seemed that Brook had really gone all out just to win their grandfather’s favor and seize leadership of the Owen family.

came over holding the home phone, looking

parents had been cold to him ever since the accident. No one even called to greet him during the festivals or

ear. Before he could even greet his

he is ill, then send him to the hospital,” Jayden said calmly. “What do you expect a

you something happened to your brother, and this is how you react? You are his big

a voice so loud that even Elyse heard her. “What happened to your brother?” she whispered to Jayden with a

asked

the butler. “Arrange for a car. I won’t know what happened

so, Elyse and Jayden drove over

barely stepped onto the porch when they heard the commotion inside. Bryce was sobbing while Tess and Andrew fought in the background. Taking a deep breath to brace herself, Elyse followed Jayden through the front door. She was greeted by a teacup soaring in her direction like a missile, landing on its

at his brother. “Bryce,” he said slowly, “if you throw another

resentment in the younger man’s eyes. Now that Bryce had finally quieted down, Tess turned

to Bryce and took his face in her hands. “What is it, my baby? Why are you upset, hmm? Did

up a fuss out of nowhere, and Andrew was utterly exhausted. “If you have something to say, then come out of your room and discuss it with us like a proper adult,” he ordered the butler to prepare tea and

bedroom. When they passed by Jayden, Bryce deliberately bumped into Jayden’s wheelchair. Bryce was an overweight person, and he

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