Chapter 1804:

Peyton stroked his chin thoughtfully. “No, I haven’t. Word has it her academic performance is mediocre at best. Her family isn’t planning to send her abroad for higher education. They’re simply eager to get her engaged quickly. I doubt she has anything remarkable about her.”

“Academic performance isn’t everything,” Elyse interjected. “Take Jayden, for instance. He’s clever, but has he ever been what you’d call a normal man?”

Jayden’s eyes widened as he fixed his gaze on Elyse, who maintained an expression of pure innocence.

Peyton couldn’t help but grin at her observation. “You make a valid point. A high IQ doesn’t necessarily make her good wife material.”

Jayden pinched Elyse’s cheek. “You’re such a good girlfriend,” he said through gritted teeth.

Elyse flashed him an impish smile. “I’m just helping him gain some perspective.”

shrugged dismissively. “Nope. I remain unconvinced. My preference stands—sexy, confident, mature women. College students

“Is that so? What a shame. I believe Miss Lawrence might be precisely your type.

perked up immediately, intrigue written across her features.

playfully. “I won’t divulge too much. Some

snorted dismissively. “Hardly necessary. Your words carry little weight with me. You’re clearly trying to lure me into meeting her.” Jayden merely offered an enigmatic smile, letting silence speak volumes where

absent quite a while,” Peyton

feet with subtle urgency. “I’ll


room and made his way directly to

now

woman with

are you feeling any better?” The woman’s voice

he managed weakly. “I simply forgot I hadn’t eaten anything today. Thank you for the

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