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.

“No need, Mr. Hayes. As Elyse’s manager, it’s my responsibility to take her home. But thank you for

words with a firm nod.

of disappointment crossed Victor’s face before he forced a tight smile. “Alright, then. Be careful

confusion, half in disbelief. “Why

because he doesn’t know how to be a caring cousin. He should learn

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didn’t dignify his twisted logic with a response, muttering only, “Goodnight, Victor,” before walking out of the

Chloe buckled herself into the car and glanced at Elyse. “Don’t forget to text Mr. Owen when we’re

Elyse replied, pulling out her phone. She glanced at Chloe with a small smile. “I’ll text Jayden. And don’t worry,

laughed. “As long as he’s

night. She added a quick question about how things were

flight touched down in Watscar. Without delay, he headed straight to Owen Group headquarters. The tension in

exploited a moment of vulnerability, rallying shareholders

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