Chapter 241:

That night, Elyse struggled to find sleep. She tossed and turned before finally succumbing to exhaustion. When morning came, Elyse rose from her bed with a heavy heart, her eyes still clouded with sadness. Soon after, she was greeted by a sight that puzzled her: nearly twenty maids stood in formation, flanking her on either side.

After a brief moment of confusion, Elyse asked, “What’s going on?”

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“Mrs. Owen, your birthday party is scheduled for today. We are here to assist you in preparing,” the lead maid announced, motioning for the others to gather around Elyse.

It suddenly dawned on Elyse that Jayden had promised her a birthday celebration to make it up to her. However, their argument from the previous night had dampened her enthusiasm for such festivities.

“I think we should hold off on the preparations. I need to have a word with Jayden,” she said.

The lead maid nodded understandingly. “He is currently out. I’ll notify you as soon as he returns. Please take a bath first.”

With a clenched jaw, Elyse wondered where Jayden had gone.

office, Enzo stood by the French window, gazing out at the city skyline. Brook and Jayden were behind Enzo, enveloped in a heavy silence that no one dared

felt like an eternity, Enzo finally spoke, his voice heavy with disappointment. “Bayzee Group has refused to sign the contract with us. Why was I not

the tense air. Beads of cold sweat trickled down Brook’s

seen an unexpected surge in value. Regrettably, the land we acquired from the Foster family has depreciated even before

and asked, “What do you think we

from this particular land, the terms heavily favor the Foster family, leaving us little room

asked, “Can’t you devise a solution to salvage

with the Ellis family, our company stands to incur substantial

losses, Brook

he assumed control of the partnership, he vowed to protect the company from any financial losses. Yet reality had veered far from his expectations. With clenched teeth, Brook silently urged himself to remain composed. He had to safeguard

on a crutch, Enzo approached Jayden with a penetrating stare. “In the past, you never allowed the Owen Group to suffer

scrutiny, Jayden responded calmly, “As you rightly noted, that was in the past. When I was in charge, I ensured the company never

down Brook’s spine. He instinctively clenched his fists. Jayden

demeanor softened, a slight chuckle escaping his lips. “Given Brook’s mistake, what do

didn’t immediately respond. His gaze drifted momentarily to Brook, who met his eyes with a hint of apprehension. “According to the company’s protocol, I lack the authority to determine

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