Chapter 1553:

Following Edward’s lead, she slid into the car. The twenty-minute drive brought them to an unexpected destination—the National Concert Hall.

The sheer grandeur of the hall left Elyse frozen in place, barely daring to breathe.

Edward caught her rigid posture, and a hint of amusement crossed his features. “Are you really that nervous? Your expression has changed.”

“Shouldn’t I be nervous?” Elyse shot back, whirling toward Jayden. “Aren’t you nervous?”

Jayden, utterly relaxed, had his legs crossed and eyes closed. Hearing Elyse’s question, he casually asked, “What’s there to be anxious about?”

Elyse was skeptical. “You’re kidding, right? This is the National Concert Hall. The people here are all big shots!”

She anxiously asked, “I’m not going to have to perform the violin for these big shots, am I?”

too much into this. It’s merely

Elyse wondered how she’d ended up dining with

she asked, “Is there any way I

“Not

Elyse was helpless.

Elyse remembered Louise might yet spare her from this situation. Her fingers flew across her phone screen, only to have Louise dash her last hopes of

with gentle reassurance. “It’s nothing more than a dinner. These people don’t know your story. Just grace them with your

grand,” Elyse murmured, shoulders

settled protectively around her. “Don’t worry, I’ll

slightly. Feigning indifference, he rested his chin

to bear, requiring no voice or witness. He carried the weight

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