Chapter 233:

After bidding Cody farewell, Elyse returned home with a troubled expression. Jayden glanced at her and asked, “Did someone pick on you again?” As Peyton heard her approaching, he turned and offered her a cupcake. “Feeling down? Have some cake, it might cheer you up.”

Elyse sat next to Jayden with a solemn look, accepted a warm towel from Driscoll, wiped her hands, and questioned, “What brings you here?” Peyton huffed and rolled his eyes. “Can’t I just drop by for dinner?” “Of course you can,” Elyse reassured him.

Jayden passed a cupcake to her and explained, “His vacation’s almost over. He’s here for one last free meal before returning to work.” Taking a bite of his cake, Peyton chimed in, “Actually, I came to share some juicy gossip with you.”

Intrigued, she leaned in. “What kind of gossip?” Peyton’s eyes lit up as he narrated, “Just a few days ago, I saw Corrie on a blind date while I was out for dinner. She’s been at the same restaurant for blind dates three days in a row.”

Jayden elaborated, “Her family owns a chain of restaurants, including a few upscale ones. It’s not surprising to see Corrie having dates at her family’s restaurant.” Peyton managed a smile and said, “Three blind dates in three days. Is Corrie that eager to tie the knot?”

Jayden replied nonchalantly, “Her grandfather’s seriously ill. He’s had three life-saving injections this month alone, costing 860 thousand each. Corrie’s got ambition. If she marries before her grandfather passes, she stands to inherit a lot more.”

“Is that a Bates family secret? How did you come by that information? They’ve never publicized anything, and I stumbled upon Corrie’s blind dates purely by chance,” Peyton remarked.

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his sources.

network, possibly more extensive and efficient than Peyton’s family’s. Did it mean that Jayden wasn’t visible in the business circle but had his

Elyse inhaled sharply. If Jayden really had such a hidden talent, what would he plan to do with it? Was he truly content with being excluded from the Owen

that this was his secret. But why hadn’t he confided in her about his ambition to reclaim his influence? If he had plans to

ultimately chose silence. If Jayden chose not to share, then so be it. As his wife, she could still support him

a while. When Peyton heard that Elyse was performing at the concert hall the next day, he exclaimed excitedly, “I want to see your performance

not catch me on stage. I’m not

crowd. I’ve got sharp eyes,”

asked, “What are

“Are you going

“Why don’t

decent seats could I possibly get now? I bet I’d get a better one with

chimed in, glancing at Jayden. “You could give him a

was evident. “Three tickets? Why

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