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…”

awake. Her heart raced as she bit down on her lower lip, refusing to

sudden movement, yawned and asked, “What did

Elyse quickly shook her head, trying to regain her composure. Then, she suddenly realized

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taking a meeting in the car,

expression turning serious. “Listen, Elyse, if any member of the Bensons ever invites you to anything and I’m

wasn’t invited,” she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.

Lipson family. I also know Claire—she’s

inside, she felt a spark of defiance. She wasn’t afraid

the better of her. “Pearce, do you have a way to convince

“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 you

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