Chapter 1233:

The woman glared at Jayden, her face flushed with anger. “You’re impossible!” she hissed, spinning on her heel and storming off, her heels clicking sharply against the polished floor.

Louise had been watching the entire exchange from her seat at the bar.

Her gaze lingered on Jayden, taking in his disheveled appearance—loose tie, slightly slouched shoulders. She knew that look. He was clearly drinking his troubles away.

The bartender set a glass before her, and Louise took a slow, deliberate sip. Her mind swirled with possibilities.

As Elyse’s love mentor, what if she extended her expertise to Jayden as well? A thrill shot through her at the thought. She could be a matchmaker in every sense, maybe even provide the nudge they both needed.

like a cloak, and strode

Louise, a friend of Elyse’s.” She extended her hand, her movements smooth,

eyes with a mix of recognition and disdain. Without

smile she wore

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are,” Jayden muttered, his voice carrying a sharp edge. “But what are you doing here? Shouldn’t you be at some meeting? Isn’t your brother making a

narrowed her eyes, her expression darkening. “Mind your own business, Jayden. You’ve got enough of your own problems to worry

in his fingers. “My problems?” He gave a hollow laugh.

scoffed, casting him a sideways glance. “Not concerned about Elyse’s

the glass

he spoke, there was a faint tremor in his voice, a note of pain barely held at bay. “She told me not to get involved anymore. She wants to

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