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.”

doors to

stood frozen, watching as Jayden disappeared before she could even

Why did he have to keep throwing himself into these perilous situations? Hadn’t he made enough from his business ventures? Elyse’s mind spun with

passed as Elyse waited in her room, but the uncertainty gnawed at her. She couldn’t stand it

over to them, desperate for information. But instead of the clear answers she was seeking,

Elyse blinked. “What

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

man chuckled before adding, “Oh, and he said once all this is over, he’s going to marry you. Make sure to send us an invite to

stunned, trying to process what she’d just heard. After

stops talking about you,” the man replied cheerfully. “He’s always saying that once everything’s wrapped up, you’re heading off on a

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