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.”

but the message I received was not to establish

“Knowing

a thought gradually taking shape in his mind.

knew me better than anyone. I spent a year trying to figure out who it was. Only recently, after another attack, did I start

hushed tone, “Don’t speak

a glance at Jayden, who remained tight-lipped. After a moment’s reflection, she spoke softly, “It’s true. We

a scrutinizing stare, then hesitated before posing the question, “Are you certain

it was futile to explain further. Those who wanted

your concern for Jayden. If it were in the past,

got some

because of

surprised as he nodded in acknowledgment. “How did

I not know?” Jayden’s tone was

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

remain silent, focusing on their food while lending

long rant, Brook confided,

felt a chill run down her spine at

Enzo, his newfound rebellious spirit was nothing

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