Chapter 1162:

But Elyse’s unease spoke volumes.

Edward sighed inwardly. Sometimes being clever was more of a curse than a blessing. Elyse was perceptive, too quick to piece things together, often catching the heart of a matter before anyone else even saw the puzzle.

The waiter returned, placing a plate of raw beef salad before Edward.

“You know,” Edward said thoughtfully, “when you look at someone you care about, your eyes are just as sincere. They don’t hide anything, even if you try.”

Edward said, “You may not admit your feelings, but the sparkle in your eyes betrays you.”

He looked at Elyse, saying, “It’s quite clear when you love someone. Those close to you can tell who you favor, but it appears I’m the only one who really gets you. I’ve been the only one to notice.”

Elyse’s face took on a complex expression. “What exactly are you implying?”

For a brief moment, Edward was quiet before he swiftly changed the topic. “Don’t you want to know what actually happened between Jayden and me that evening?”

taken aback by the abrupt change, expressed her

that night. Care to guess who came out on top?”

tales at

her chin on her hand, pondering for

that instant, Edward flicked a coin towards Elyse,

the coin, Elyse was

decide, we’ll let

his instruction, tossing the coin into the air, catching it, and then revealing it in

of surprise appeared on Elyse’s face, though it was brief, and Edward caught

coin that provides the

the coin land heads, who did you think

Elyse wrapped her hand around the coin and handed it back

buy into that

she rejected her feelings, Edward smirked. “On that night,

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