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.”

opens doors

as Jayden

click of the door 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 his business ventures? Elyse’s

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

she spotted a small group of people and hurried over to them, desperate for information. But instead of the

Elyse blinked.

smile, the person replied, “Mr. Owen told us a few days ago that he’d find a way to bring you here to stay with him. Seems like he

and he said once all this is over, he’s going to marry you. Make sure to send

heard. After a

the man replied cheerfully. “He’s always saying that once everything’s wrapped up, you’re heading off on a honeymoon. Garret’s even joked about how

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