Chapter 1351:

Seth faltered, stunned by his daughter’s uncharacteristic outburst. His anger sputtered, and though his scowl remained, he didn’t press further.

After much coaxing and whispered reassurances, Debora managed to usher her father out of the office, his fury simmering but contained. She turned back to Jayden, cheeks flushed with embarrassment. “I’m so sorry. This is all my fault.”

Jayden crossed his arms. “So I see. No wonder you were so reluctant for your parents to meet me. You knew they’d never come to me for help.”

Debora’s shoulders slumped, as if the weight of the world had just doubled. Her voice came out weary, tinged with defeat. “You’re right. They wouldn’t. But I know you’re the only one who can save Owen Group.”

Her chest tightened as tears of frustration pricked at her eyes. She drew in a shaky breath. “Jayden, I’m not like you. I can’t just walk away and start over. Owen Group is everything to me. If it collapses… I’ll be nothing. Call me shallow. Call me whatever you want. But I can’t face living an ordinary life.”

into a faint, humorless smile. “Well, at least

there

light pat. “Keep up the good

moment, Debora couldn’t move. She watched him go, her mind struggling to process what had

casual dismissal hit her like a punch to the gut. Was that it? Was Jayden really going to ignore the decline of

Greg finally returned to the office,

in, practically bouncing with energy. “So,” he asked eagerly, “did

“That traitor. If he doesn’t step in to save the company, he’s heartless. He doesn’t deserve the

against her mind like nails. She’d endured this blame game for days now—everyone pointing fingers at Jayden, demanding he shoulder the burden they

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