Chapter 257:

Noticing Elyse’s discomfort, Pearce said, “Ms. Lloyd, please don’t feel down. Getting to know you has convinced me you’re truly remarkable. It’s your husband’s loss if he doesn’t see your value.”

Elyse chose not to respond. In her opinion, while Jayden had his flaws and had hurt her, their issues were personal. She didn’t think it appropriate for others to judge him. Elyse shifted their conversation in another direction. “You seem quite keen on learning about me. What’s your intention?”

Pearce didn’t hesitate in his reply. “I find you intriguing.”

Elyse gaped at him. She nearly thought he was a creep. His blunt admission surprised her. Elyse reiterated, “As I’ve mentioned, I’m married. I have a husband.”

Pearce responded candidly, “I’ve heard things aren’t going well between you two.”

Elyse sounded even more disheartened. “I have no intentions of divorcing him.”

After a moment’s thought, Pearce said, “Ms. Lloyd, as someone who admires you, I believe you deserve someone far better. You shouldn’t have to suffer through a poor marriage.”

I’d like to meet your parents and see what sort of family

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and he emphasized the last part of his statement. Elyse, however, failed to notice it. Massaging her

And please stop making those comments. If my husband finds out…” Elyse paused briefly, then continued in a somber

Pearce pondered the chance if the Owen family were to clash with his family. He kept these thoughts to himself, realizing Elyse might have misunderstood him. It wasn’t a significant concern. As long as he could uncover the relationship between Elyse and that person, he planned to take her away at the

his family. However, Elyse was horrified by his presence, sensing an overpowering aura

her go without protest. Watching her leave, a smile crept across his face. He lingered at the table for a short while

upon seeing him but soon composed himself and greeted Pearce warmly. “It’s been a while, Pearce.

by curiosity. “Mr. Tucker, have you taken on

momentarily and then answered, “I have someone in mind.

Would you mind introducing your apprentice to

Pearce took out his phone and started scrolling through photos of Elyse and Cody performing together. He stared at the screen for a while and

leaving the restaurant, Elyse received a call from Jayden. She was about to answer but abruptly hung up, remembering

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