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—”

keep your plans close. I wasn’t sure

asked, “But why did she

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

Enzo for the pain he caused her and her

“Sometimes, I doubt you’re deserving of Elyse. You two are just

not that different. I manage well enough

you’ll do if Elyse

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

you so sure Elyse would still have

eyebrows arched, a flicker of certainty in his voice. “I just know she loves me. That’s enough for

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