Chapter 550:

Jayden shrugged casually before replying, “I’ve been playing weak for a year now, yet the culprit hasn’t shown up again.”

Brook nodded and asked, “So, you’ve decided to drop the act? Is the culprit making a comeback after a year?”

Jayden replied nonchalantly, “Sort of.”

“Any idea who’s behind it?” Brook inquired, lifting his teacup for a sip.

Jayden fell silent for a moment, reaching for the water glass on the table and taking a sip.

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Elyse glanced at him. She had learned about his reason for pretending to be disabled, but she didn’t really know why the culprit would try to hurt Jayden. Jayden’s silence dissuaded her from broaching the subject.

“Someone familiar?” Brook inferred from Jayden’s silence.

After a brief pause, he ventured further, “Perhaps a rival?”

Jayden’s brows furrowed, his tone curt as he countered, “Why the sudden interest? Remember, you’re still tied to the Owens, unlike me.”

ties, but the message I received was not to establish any cooperation with you, not to cut

at him. “Knowing won’t serve you any

Jayden’s words, a thought gradually taking shape in his mind.

flatly, his gaze unwavering as he locked eyes with Brook. “He operated covertly and knew me better than anyone. I spent a year trying to figure out who it was. Only recently, after

admonished in a hushed tone, “Don’t speak so recklessly. Do you

she spoke softly, “It’s true. We were attacked by him a few days ago. I almost had

a scrutinizing stare, then hesitated

was futile to explain further. Those who wanted to believe him

your concern for Jayden. If it were in the past, you’d be gloating, but today, you seem much

“Because I’ve got some

of Corrie?”

was surprised as he nodded in acknowledgment.

could I not know?” Jayden’s tone was laced with

seemed to strike a nerve with Brook, and he unleashed a tirade about Corrie’s recent arrogance. Jayden hadn’t expected him to unload on them like this. Even as the meal was served, Brook showed no signs

silent, focusing on their food while lending

rant, Brook

a chill run down her

Enzo, his newfound rebellious spirit was

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