Chapter 1474:

Jayden shrugged, unrepentant. “Just laying out the facts. She’s got her eye on Gavin; she should see the whole picture.”

Freda dabbed at her eyes, took a deep breath, and confessed, “He’s not wrong. I was a piece of work back then. Tried to throw Gavin under the bus once. It’s haunting me. I feel like I’m my own worst enemy.”

Elyse stepped in, her voice soothing. “Hey, that’s all water under the bridge. You wanted Gavin’s number, right? He’s coming over for dinner tonight.”

Freda peeked up, her voice small. “For real? He’s actually coming?”

Elyse nodded firmly. “Yes, he is. So, let’s get you cleaned up. You don’t want him to see you all puffy-eyed and think you’re a mess.”

Freda’s tears stopped as if cut off by a switch. She perked up and asked, “Can I use your makeup? I want to look stunning for him!”

“Absolutely, dig into whatever you need.” Elyse motioned for a maid to take Freda upstairs to get ready.

out of earshot, Jayden smiled. “I’m surprised you’re being so nice to her. She’s caused you trouble before, and now she’s after Gavin. I

in the past, but it never went too deep. I can afford to be forgiving. As

Wouldn’t that feel like a betrayal from someone

are a tricky business. If they find

takes you on a

laughed softly. “That’s quite

with a

at the other maids lingering in the room and asked with a puzzled look, “Come where?

about last night already?” Jayden pulled her close, tugging her

times but eventually rested her head against his chest, her face flushed with

It’s normal to show a

mouth with her hand. “Hush! Aren’t you

Elyse for many things, but her shyness was something he felt needed a gentle nudge. Even simple displays

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