Chapter 680:

He had always seen his grandmother as a kind and gentle soul, but when it came to Elyse, Felicia transformed into someone he barely recognized.

“She…” Brian hesitated, a growing suspicion gnawing at his heart, but he wasn’t ready to voice it.

After a moment’s pause, he shifted gears. “Just protect Elyse. She’s been through a lot.”

Pearce nodded earnestly. “Don’t worry, Dad. I won’t let them touch her again.”

“Hope so,” Brian said with a sigh, glancing at his watch before heading back to his car for an upcoming meeting.

About an hour later, Elyse stirred, her eyes fluttering open to see Pearce dozing off by her bedside. Her vision was blurry, and in her weakened state, the emotions she had long suppressed bubbled to the surface.

“Jayden…”

Elyse jolted fully awake. Her heart raced as she bit down on her lower lip, refusing to acknowledge the fact that she had just

yawned and asked, “What did you say just now? I didn’t catch

her head, trying to regain her composure. Then, she suddenly realized something. “Wait a

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taking a meeting in the car,

fully awake, straightened up in his seat, his expression turning serious. “Listen, Elyse, if any member

she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. “I was forced to come. I didn’t want to, but I had no

This whole thing involves the Lipson family. I also know Claire—she’s all

she felt a spark of defiance. She wasn’t afraid of them. If anyone should be doing

got the better of her. “Pearce, do

“Why are you still fixated on playing the violin for her? Can’t you play for someone else, like me or my parents? My mom’s out of town, but my dad’s here. I’m sure he’d love to hear

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