Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 387:

Enzo watched as Jayden left. The elderly butler, who had been standing quietly in the corner, stepped forward and respectfully said, “Jayden really does stand on his own. His sharp intelligence and strategic mind are pivotal for the future success of the Owen Group.” Enzo chose not to reply. He was more aware than anyone of Jayden’s natural flair for business. Yet Jayden was not someone he could easily influence. Looking at his untouched tea, Enzo mused, “His brilliance is undeniable, but his restless mind might hinder his achievements.” The old butler bowed his head, choosing to keep his thoughts to himself. Playing with his teacup, Enzo asked, “It’s been about a year since Jayden’s car accident, hasn’t it?” The butler paused before replying, “One year and four months, sir.” Enzo’s face grew stern. “More than a year has passed, and he still hasn’t learned from his experiences or reconsidered his choices. I find that quite disappointing.” The butler nodded in agreement. “His pride might be his undoing unless he confronts challenges and learns from them, even if it means standing up to you.” Enzo gave a dismissive snort but remained silent. He recognized the necessity to give Jayden a firm lesson, seeing how bold his defiance had become.

After leaving Enzo’s house, Jayden didn’t return to his office but instead went directly home. As he entered, he was welcomed by the soothing sounds of a violin. Although he wasn’t well-versed in classical music, he found comfort in its melodies. Jayden made his way into the living room. There, he was greeted by Elyse’s warm smile. “Why are you home so early today?” she asked. Jayden stroked his chin thoughtfully. Now that his role in founding the company was no longer a secret to Enzo, he saw no reason to hide it from Elyse. “I had a talk with my grandfather today,” he explained simply. Elyse looked surprised. “What did he want with you? Was he trying to make things difficult?” Jayden kept his calm. “My company has been taking away some of Owen Group’s projects, and he’s not happy about it.” Elyse wondered how to comfort Jayden. A realization suddenly hit her hard that Jayden had unexpectedly revealed his closely guarded secret to her. She had always suspected Jayden was involved in such secretive dealings, but he had never confirmed anything despite her questions. Now hearing it straight from him was unexpected.

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His hesitation to share details with her in the past made her feel that he was keeping his guard up even around her. Despite her internal conflict, Elyse forced a smile. After a brief pause, Jayden attempted to lighten the mood by suggesting, “Even though it’s a bit late, would you like to come see my company?” Caught off guard, Elyse responded, “What?” Jayden clarified, “Since you’re my wife, you should see where I work.” Jayden expected Elyse to jump at the opportunity, but instead, she hesitated. Looking down, Elyse answered, “I have an important competition tomorrow. Can we talk about this later?” Without another word, Elyse went upstairs, her expression unreadable as she carried her violin with her. Left alone and confused, Jayden turned to Driscoll for clarity. “Is she upset again? What’s troubling her now? I’ve explained why I kept things from her. Why is she still unhappy?” Driscoll gave Jayden a knowing look. “It’s understandable that she’s upset. As your wife, she probably expects full disclosure from you, trusting she wouldn’t betray your trust. But your secrecy might make her feel you don’t trust her completely.” Jayden frowned. “I’ve dropped hints about my true identity to her before. She’s just not picking up on it.” Driscoll’s face showed a mix of amusement and concern. “Deception is the biggest test in any marriage. How would you feel if she were hiding something from you?” Jayden acknowledged he wouldn’t

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