Chapter 1554:

Their banter was interrupted by an approaching bodyguard. “Ms. Lloyd and Mr. Owen?”

They straightened, nodding in unison. “Yes, that’s us.”

“Princess Louise is waiting for you inside. Please follow me,” the bodyguard replied with measured courtesy.

Louise’s invitation arrived like a lifeline to Elyse.

“Let’s go then,” she exclaimed, her voice bubbling with anticipation. “We shouldn’t keep Louise waiting.”

Jayden, ever the perceptive one, saw through her feigned enthusiasm and reached out to tousle her hair affectionately before falling into step behind her.

sudden wave of unease prickled Elyse’s skin. Four towering guards stood sentry at the entrance, exuding an air of unspoken authority, making it clear

to Jayden, who

of the guards knocked firmly on the door, and it swung open with a deliberate creak. “Please enter,” he said in

and Jayden stepped

there, perched with quiet grace, was Louise, flanked by none other than Garret, whom Elyse hadn’t seen in ages.

rose as they entered, her face lighting up with recognition. “Elyse! It’s been ages! How

the situation, offered a small, uncertain nod. “I’ve

arched an eyebrow with an almost teasing smile. “Rebecca,” she said with a playful note in her voice, “I had no idea you

mock surprise. “Well, of course, my relationship with Elyse isn’t as deep as yours, Louise. We just ran into each other the other day while shopping and ended up chatting for a while. We really hit it

it off? How come she didn’t

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with a breezy smile. “Well, don’t just stand there,” she urged, her tone warm.

Rebecca agreed, beaming. “Think of it as a casual afternoon

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