Chapter 1572:

Brook’s troubled nod hung heavy in the silence.

Beside him, Elyse frowned, words of comfort dying on her lips before they could form.

With a weary sigh, Brook turned to Jayden, his voice laden with barely contained frustration. “You promised me you’d rescue Jennie. But since then, you never gave me any news about her, nor told me where she was.”

“I know where she is,” Jayden replied carefully, measuring each word, “but I can’t act right now. She’s currently under the Bates family’s control. Although her freedom is restricted, her life isn’t in danger.”

Brook’s eyes widened. “The Bates family? Where is she exactly? I need to find her!”

Watching anxiety ripple across Brook’s features, Elyse stepped in. “Don’t get too worked up. If Jayden hasn’t acted, it means rescuing her isn’t easy.”

fingers through his hair in

his cousin with a mixture of pity and disdain, noting how love had stripped away his composure. “How is Corrie

mention of Corrie, disgust twisted Brook’s features. “What else? She’s pressuring me to

quite a spectacle of herself, and curried favor with several key clan members. Now, those who once accepted her ignore her. She

look crossed Jayden’s face as he considered the situation.

with confusion. “What sort of solution do you have in

as he crossed his legs.

sighed. “I’m asking for serious advice, Jayden. Could you not joke

it public—loud and

Brook frowned. “But why?”

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holding Jennie hostage because you refuse to marry her. She’s convinced you’re still carrying a torch for Jennie. If you show her that you’ve moved on, her obsession might wane. She might even release

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