Chapter 1432:

As they toured the new residence, Elyse discreetly checked the property’s value on her phone. A quick glance at the price made her quietly shut off the app, the figures far out of her financial reach.

Shaun lounged in the garden chair, surveying the lush surroundings like a monarch admiring his domain. He leaned back with a satisfied sigh and then glanced at Jayden. “I must say, you’ve outdone yourself with the arrangements. Quite impressive.”

Jayden stood nearby, hands in his pockets, ever composed. “Family doctor, maids, butler, nutritionist, and bodyguards are all en route. They’ll be stationed here around the clock to ensure your safety.”

Shaun’s relaxed expression tightened into a frown. “Round the clock? That sounds excessive. People might start thinking I’m under house arrest.”

Jayden chuckled lightly. “Hardly. You’ll have complete freedom, but the bodyguards will accompany you for protection. It’s a precaution, not a prison.”

His gaze flicked toward Elyse, who sat a few feet away, absorbed in her phone.

she

as he gestured to the untamed bushes at the garden’s edge. “Don’t wander off too far.

ground beneath him had turned molten. “You’ve got to be kidding me. You brought me to a house

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suppressing a grin. “Relax. The gardener is on the way. By tonight, everything will be sorted.

a snake bites me, how exactly will you take responsibility?” Shaun grumbled, his tone a mix of sarcasm and

to that, I’ll take full responsibility.

noticing Shaun’s increasingly sour expression, coughed lightly and gave Jayden’s hand a discreet tug—a silent plea for him to ease up. She quickly pivoted the conversation. “Don’t worry, you’ll be fine. Actually, we were thinking

stay here. Someone has to supervise the staff. It’s the only way I’ll feel

softly, taking Elyse’s hand. “Suit yourself. We’ll leave you to your

the two set off for

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