Chapter 1456:

Elyse sighed, clearly exasperated. “Of course, you don’t know him. He’s my senior—my mentor’s first student. He’s been abroad and only just got back.”

Victor’s brow lifted slightly. “Oh, your senior?”

Then, as if interrogating a suspect, he pressed on. “Does he have a girlfriend? How does he treat you? You’re just friends, right?”

Elyse gaped at him. “What kind of questions are those? Of course, we’re just friends!”

Chloe, who had been observing quietly, gently tugged on Elyse’s hand, leaning in to whisper, “It’s getting late. Should we head back?”

Elyse seized the opportunity. “Yes, we should. I’m heading home with Chloe. Enjoy the rest of your evening.”

“Let me drive you home,” Victor’s face softened as he offered.

but firm smile. “No need, Mr. Hayes. As Elyse’s manager, it’s my responsibility to take

words with a firm nod. “We’ve got it

of disappointment crossed Victor’s face before he forced a tight smile.

disbelief. “Why so overprotective? Even my cousin doesn’t

shrugged nonchalantly. “That’s because he doesn’t know how to be a

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muttering only, “Goodnight, Victor,” before walking

outside, Chloe buckled herself into the car and glanced at Elyse. “Don’t forget to text

at Chloe with a small smile. “I’ll text Jayden. And don’t worry, I’ll tell him you

as he’s happy, my job stays

chuckled before typing a quick text to update Jayden about the night. She added a quick question about

he headed straight to

Happer family, had exploited a moment of vulnerability, rallying shareholders to demand Brook’s

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