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.”

into a nearby chair, raking his fingers through his hair in frustration. “What

pity and disdain, noting how love

features. “What else? She’s pressuring me

grew bitter as he continued, “When Grandpa was alive, she worked for him, made quite a spectacle of herself, and curried favor with several key clan members. Now, those who once accepted her ignore her. She doesn’t want to lose her former glory, so she’s

he considered the situation.

confusion. “What sort of solution do you have

leaned back, a faint smile curling his lips as he crossed

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

gaze steadily. “I’m not joking. I mean it. Make it public—loud and clear—so that everyone knows about it. That’ll pull

Brook frowned. “But why?”

𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖔𝖓𝖌𝖊𝖗 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖊: gal⸽no⸽vels⸰co⸰m

holding Jennie hostage because you refuse to marry her. She’s convinced you’re still carrying a torch for Jennie. If you show her

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