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.

the study, his routine unchanged by Bryce’s arrival. Elyse, meanwhile, carried her violin to the garden for her practice session. She was determined to practice diligently, hoping to

on the head. “Ouch!” she exclaimed, rubbing her head in pain. She looked up to see Bryce walking away with a smug expression. It was clear he had done

had retreated to his room and refused to come out. Driscoll, hearing the commotion, approached to inquire about the incident. A glint of shrewdness appeared in his eyes as he

decided to ignore Bryce’s provocation. She turned

the study on the first floor. Upon reaching the door, he knocked, entered, and found Jayden by the window, absorbed in reading a

up, Jayden inquired, “What’s

“Should we really allow him to

in a few days,” Jayden responded, still not looking up from his report. He then added,

upset,” Driscoll

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

and exited

Elyse was seated at the table, she suddenly heard Bryce cursing followed by the sounds of objects being violently smashed. She frowned slightly, ready to rise and investigate,

your mother

her a piece of fish. “He’s prone to smashing

sister Mabel. Mabel also

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