Chapter 174:

“In the future, someone might take my place, but for now, I am your sister-in-law,” Elyse declared with a sneer, her tone casual. Turning to Driscoll, she spoke with icy detachment, “Since he loathes me so, he’ll dine in his own room. I’m certain he wouldn’t care to share a meal with me.”

Driscoll paused, his eyes shifting to Jayden. Jayden responded, “Why are you looking at me? Elyse runs the house here.”

Bryce’s face contorted slightly, a mix of shock and dismay. “So you’re excluding me from the dinner table?”

Elyse, hands trembling, said, “Of all the family, you alone refuse to accept me. Naturally, I will accommodate your wishes.”

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Bryce glowered at Jayden, scoffing, “I had no intention of sharing a table with you anyway.” He then stormed off upstairs, likely in search of his room.

Jayden looked over at Elyse, remarking, “Bryce is devoid of any redeeming qualities. He’s a fool and wicked to boot. Don’t fret over him. Our mother has indulged him for too long.”

“I can see that,” Elyse replied, her face unreadable yet filled with silent jubilation over Jayden’s supportive words.

his way to the study, his routine unchanged by Bryce’s arrival. Elyse, meanwhile, carried her violin to the garden for

her on the head. “Ouch!” she exclaimed, rubbing her head in pain. She looked up to see Bryce walking away

to come out. Driscoll, hearing the commotion, approached to inquire about the incident. A glint of shrewdness appeared in his eyes as he reassured her,

competition on her mind, Elyse decided to ignore Bryce’s

way to the study on the first floor. Upon reaching the door, he knocked,

Jayden inquired,

intentionally hit Mrs. Owen with a water bottle. “Should we really allow him to stay here?” Driscoll asked,

days,” Jayden responded, still not looking up from

is quite upset,” Driscoll responded

chillier edge. “Inform the chef not to prepare any meat for Bryce. He’s gotten too heavy. A little weight loss won’t hurt. If he refuses to eat, let him stay in his room and think over his actions. And if he dares to come

sir,” Driscoll replied and exited the room with

the table, she suddenly heard Bryce cursing followed by the sounds of objects being violently smashed. She frowned slightly, ready to rise and investigate, but Jayden stopped

happens to Bryce while he’s here, your mother will

piece of fish. “He’s prone to smashing

Elyse think of her sister Mabel. Mabel also likes smashing

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