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They sat in silence, the air thick with Elyse’s unspoken thoughts, until Louise and Edward returned.

Louise’s gaze softened when it landed on Elyse, a glimmer of warmth shining through. “You seem a bit out of place, my dear. You must come to more of my banquets. Soon enough, you’ll feel like you’ve always belonged.”

Elyse chuckled, the last remnants of her unease fading. “Alright, I’ll make an effort to attend.”

Louise then turned to Jayden, her voice tinged with intrigue. “Did you intend to speak with Garret? You may need to wait; he’s still in talks with Rebecca.”

Jayden shook his head. “No, I’m only here for Elyse tonight. I’ve no interest in discussing business.”

Louise raised an eyebrow, a playful challenge in her gaze. “But if the conversation were with me? I’ve had my eye on your ventures, and they’re quite intriguing.”

interested in a partnership?

resolute. “I forge my own path. I’ve worked with you before, Jayden, and with Elyse’s involvement, I’d be happy to

offer, still

exchange, shook his head with a half-sigh. “Louise, your ambitions are so transparent. Don’t

being his tool to his rival. It’s no wonder he wants nothing to do with me

piqued. “But what about you? Do you feel the

matter. And it’s not like he ever cared much for me. I was just a piece to be played in his game of

silent, her heart touched with a pang of empathy. Despite her youthful appearance, Louise possessed a maturity born of hard truths, with a clear-eyed

of thoughtful silence, Jayden spoke up. “Very well, I’m open to a partnership. But we should discuss

“Indeed, I concur. Let’s extend our best

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