Chapter 1223:

Peyton’s unease showed in his forced smile. “What do we need to talk about?”

“You informed Elyse about my plans, didn’t you?” Jayden accused, his voice tight with anger. “You persuaded her to venture into this danger. Did you realize she could have been killed?”

Peyton’s patience reached its limit. With a forceful gesture, he set his food down, his anger evident. “Yesterday, you were the one in danger, weren’t you? Elyse came to rescue you. You think that place is perilous? Did you ever consider she understood the risks? She did this for you.”

He continued, frustrated, “You were determined to handle that alone. True, I informed Elyse, but I had no idea you were targeting Enzo—I assumed it was Corrie or someone else.”

Jayden’s expression darkened. “You had no—”

plans close. I wasn’t sure who you were after, but Elyse figured

puzzled, asked, “But why

you see it, or are you just feigning ignorance? Elyse believed if you were aiming to kill Enzo, she should be the one

resentment towards Enzo for the pain he caused her and her child.

doubt you’re deserving of Elyse. You

not that different. I manage well enough in certain

you’ll do if Elyse one day

hint of scorn, “Why would Elyse leave me? After all we’ve been through, she stayed.

you so sure

eyebrows arched, a flicker of certainty in his voice. “I just

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