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.”

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face showed a hint of mischief, and he emphasized the last part of his statement. Elyse, however, failed to notice

making those comments. If my husband finds out…” Elyse paused briefly, then

his family. He kept these thoughts to himself, realizing Elyse

he saw her as part of his family. However, Elyse was horrified by

away from him. Pearce let her go without protest. Watching her leave, a smile crept across his face. He lingered at the table for a short while before standing and exiting

seemed momentarily taken aback upon seeing him but soon composed himself and greeted Pearce

curiosity. “Mr. Tucker, have you taken on

momentarily and then answered, “I have

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his phone and started scrolling through photos of Elyse and Cody performing together. He stared at the screen for a while and whispered to himself, “Is it

from Jayden. She was about to answer but abruptly hung up,

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