Chapter 1485:

Stumped and out of ideas, Victor shifted his focus to Pearce, who sat quietly beside him.

Victor tucked his phone back into his pocket, irritation still simmering beneath his calm facade. Without warning, he swung his leg and playfully kicked Pearce.

Pearce was nursing a drink when the sudden kick caught him off guard. Fuming, he shot back, “What the hell, why are you kicking me?”

With a calm demeanor, Victor asked, “So, how’s Elyse been doing lately? Is she alright?”

The guys in the private room turned their attention to Victor’s question, curiosity lighting up their faces. “Yeah, Pearce, how’s she doing? You never talk about her anymore,” one of them asked.

Another chuckled, “Pearce is always so protective of her. For the longest time, he wouldn’t even think about introducing her to us.”

“Pearce, seriously, why the wall? Some of us are still single, you know. Don’t you care about sharing a bit of her with us?” another added with a teasing grin.

off.

her ex is

the guys raised an eyebrow. “Her ex is still hanging around after the divorce?

back,

where imagination

missing a beat, chimed in, “Why not give Elyse a call? Tell her you’re

back for ages, and you still haven’t

his limit, Pearce growled, “Victor, you’ve been talking too

back. “Pearce. I’m serious. Think about it—Elyse is your cousin, but she doesn’t know your crowd, doesn’t know us. What does that

onto the thread of the conversation, parroted the question.

his tone pointed, “you don’t fully accept her. You keep her at arm’s length, don’t let her

dramatic wave of his arm. “I need all of you to

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