Chapter 1700:

Jayden’s eyes then fell on the dust coating Shaun’s black pants.

“Were you kneeling?” he inquired.

Shaun, caught off guard, responded, “How could you tell?”

Jayden, unimpressed and seeking further details, took a deep breath to steady himself and pressed, “There must have been more to your conversation. What else did you two discuss? Share it with me.”

Shaun, recalling Tracy’s words, knitted his brows and shared cautiously, “Tracy is very hesitant about seeing Elyse. When I suggested we visit her, Tracy was clearly against it and quite resistant.”

“Tracy’s refusal is telling,” Jayden mused. “She clearly cares for Elyse, yet can’t face her. That kind of avoidance screams guilt.”

suggests she’s orchestrating something she knows would break

Jayden cut

of his promise to Tracy pressed heavily on his conscience. Jayden studied Shaun’s hesitation with calculating eyes. “You know something, don’t you? What’s Tracy’s real game here? She’s dating Lowell, but how does that fit into her revenge? If she wanted him dead, she wouldn’t need

loyalty and

reading Shaun’s face like

defensively. “What would I know? She

live

understand,” Jayden pressed. “What kind of revenge requires Tracy to stay by Lowell’s side? And this promise she made you — about coming back to you after it’s done? The pieces

water glass, buying time with a long sip. “What’s not to understand? She’s realized I’m the better choice. She’ll dump

were that simple, why avoid Elyse like the plague? No, she’s hiding from Elyse because she’s crossed

jaw, determined to keep Tracy’s

reading volumes in Shaun’s expression, knew he’d struck gold. He rose slowly and moved closer, his eyes boring into Shaun’s face. Shaun shifted uncomfortably. “Why are you

Please. Those slap marks from Tracy are still fresh on your face. Next time, at least wait for them to fade before showing up here.” Jayden’s voice took on an edge of frustration. “After everything Elyse and I have done for you, you’re still going to protect

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