Chapter 474:

Elyse drifted off to sleep, her heart heavy from her conversation with Driscoll.

In the dead of night, the bedroom door creaked open, and a silent silhouette, Jayden in black pajamas, padded barefoot to her bedside. Moonlight bathed Elyse’s face in a soft glow as Jayden stood vigil, a lonely guardian in the darkness. He reached out, his fingers tracing the faint marks on her neck, a silent question lingering in the air.

“Did I scare you?”

His voice was a mere whisper, unanswered by the sleeping Elyse. With a sigh, Jayden slipped beneath the covers, careful not to disturb her. There was a distance between them now. It wasn’t the comforting closeness of nights past, but at least she was there. He closed his eyes, the weight of unspoken emotions settling on him as sleep finally claimed him.

Across town, at the Royal Hotel, a different scene played out. Brook thrust deeply into Jennie on the plush bed, their movements fueled by raw passion. Jennie’s moans filled the air, a siren song that sent Brook’s blood surging. He was determined to leave this enchanting woman breathless. Her moans became urgent, urging him on.

Suddenly, the door splintered open with a crash, shattering the mood. Startled, Brook stumbled back, Jennie clinging to him in a flurry of shock. Brook tossed a blanket over them, his anger flaring at the interruption.

“Well, well, well,” Corrie drawled, a smirk playing on her lips. “Seems I’ve interrupted something delightful.”

“Corrie, what the

there, shouldn’t you knock before barging in? Brook and I were rather busy.” She leaned in, planting a

her amusement barely contained. “Spare me the theatrics, Jennie. I may not be a lady, but I’m certainly

shifted to Brook, her voice laced with steel. “Get dressed. We’re

He promised to spend the night.”

can’t you be sensible? Why upset Jennie?” He threw her a pointed look. “And for your information, I’m not

tuned for more

arms, looking at him coldly, clearly not taking his

mean nothing to you? Does

crossed her arms. “Threats,

“Apologize to Jennie, or my family’s support

devoid of warmth. “Fine. Cut it off. My family doesn’t need your charity

in disbelief.

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