Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 247:

Egan and Kieran were rather relentless in their demeanor towards Elyse. Peyton, unable to bear the situation any longer, stepped forward to her defense. “This celebration is for Elyse’s birthday. Why persist in seeking Jayden?”

Sensing the need to take charge, Elyse halted Peyton’s intervention with a poised gesture. She recognized that resolving the issue lay squarely on her shoulders; failure would only make her a laughingstock, as the two men undoubtedly anticipated.

Summoning the regal strength within her, Elyse projected an air of authority. “I extend courtesy to you if you are here to offer genuine well wishes. However, if your presence is solely to seek Jayden in the guise of celebrating my birthday, I request your patience in the lounge. I shall arrange a meeting with him at an appropriate time.”

Her gaze swept across the assembly with unwavering resolve. “For those keen on meeting Jayden, kindly accompany these gentlemen.”

Following a brief pause, a guest spoke up. “I’m here solely to extend my birthday wishes, Mrs. Owen, with no ulterior motive.”

Others in attendance echoed similar sentiments. As more guests voiced their intentions, Kieran and Egan, adamant about meeting Jayden, found themselves isolated.

Recognizing the inopportune moment to cause further disruption, Kieran relented. “In Jayden’s absence, what more can be said? Mrs. Owen, happy birthday.”

Though Elyse inwardly bristled at Kieran’s sarcasm, she refrained from retaliation. Confronting Kieran would only serve to underscore Jayden’s absence from her birthday celebration.

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the scene, Peyton’s indignation mounted, questioning Jayden’s whereabouts. Elyse

her in hosting, Elyse composed herself and resumed greeting the

regarding Jayden’s

absence of any overt revelations, Elyse chose to maintain the facade of normalcy, adeptly

short-lived as Egan unexpectedly approached her with two glasses of wine, gracefully extending one

I do for you?”

of wine, he asked, “I must confess my

anticipation in his eyes, Elyse gracefully maintained her composure, subtly withdrawing from his proximity. “Perhaps it was destiny,” she replied

Elyse’s figure from head to toe, like a painter admiring the delicate lines of

couldn’t deny that Elyse possessed a captivating, graceful silhouette. His eyes blazed with desire. “Don’t you think it’s a waste for you to be Jayden’s wife?

“Jayden is the epitome

man of finer caliber,” Egan remarked, his

of fear swept through Elyse as she instinctively retreated, finding herself cornered. The chill of the wall at her back sent a

her fear, found a perverse thrill in her vulnerability. For Egan, the shadow of past failures loomed large—his futile attempts to best Jayden in business and personal vendettas. Furthermore, his younger brothers also harbored resentment towards Jayden. In Egan’s heart, a fierce desire burned to finally conquer his rival. At last, he thought he had a chance. And if it meant winning Elyse over, Jayden’s wife, he would gladly seize the opportunity to strike

spend a night with me? I’ll

hand could reach Elyse, a sudden forceful yank sent Egan crashing to the floor, his