Chapter 1069:

As their eyes met, the tears came again, spilling freely down Elyse’s cheeks. She pulled her hand back, muttering, “Since I met you, I’ve turned into such a crybaby.”

Jayden gave her a small, rueful smile. “I know. I’m the one who made you cry.”

Before Elyse could say another word, a frantic knock shattered the moment.

“Mr. Owen! It’s urgent! Garret’s been surrounded! You’ve got to do something!” The voice outside was full of panic.

Jayden’s expression hardened instantly. Glancing back at Elyse, he saw fear flicker in her pale face. He raised a hand, trying to comfort her. “Don’t worry. I’ll deal with this and be back before you know it. Just stay here and wait for me.”

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frozen, watching as Jayden disappeared before she

behind him lingered in the air, and she couldn’t help but wonder—was what Jayden was doing really that dangerous? Why did he have to keep throwing himself into these perilous situations? Hadn’t he made enough from

couldn’t stand it any longer. Determined to get answers, she left the room and made

hurried over to them, desperate for information. But instead of the clear

off guard, Elyse blinked. “What did

few days ago that he’d find a way to

chuckled before adding, “Oh, and he said once all this is over, he’s going to marry you.

stood there, stunned, trying to process what she’d just heard. After a long pause, she finally

once everything’s wrapped up, you’re heading off on a honeymoon. Garret’s even joked about

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