Chapter 916:

Then Edward hesitated and said, dissatisfied, “Now that the Hudson family issue is settled, you should release Elyse. Remember our wager. You’re not planning on reneging on our deal, are you?”

Jayden shook his head. “I’m not one to break deals. While you might think the Hudson family matter is done and Elyse is safe, I see it differently. The issue isn’t resolved to my satisfaction, and Elyse isn’t safe yet. So, I can’t release her.”

Edward grew frustrated. “Elyse is her own person. You can’t keep her confined. Remember, she’s a living, breathing individual.”

“I haven’t forgotten. Even if I wanted to confine her, I wouldn’t.” Jayden knew better than to imprison Elyse again. If he desired for her to remain close, he needed to be more subtle about it.

Watching Jayden deep in thought, Edward scoffed. “You don’t really think this ends with you and Elyse living happily ever after, do you?”

“I know you’ve always had your eye on my girl,

“Oh? Then let’s wait and

to verify if he was really gone. Brook and his crew combed through the vicinity and discovered Charlie’s body near a fountain at the

a brief look, Brook turned away in revulsion and

felt deeply uncomfortable when he saw Brook’s call, suspecting something had

he was met with troubling news. Brook’s report was blunt. Without beating around the bush, he said, “Charlie is dead, along with most of

paused for a moment, then added firmly, “The notorious

letting out a long sigh. “I underestimated this. I shouldn’t have sent just Charlie. He’s past his prime… He

imagination takes flight

waiting quietly for Enzo to

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