Chapter 1845:

Elyse’s agitation flared, her words sharp as a blade. “Don’t play innocent with me. You must know something—stop weaving lies!”

Theo shook his head firmly, his expression earnest. “I’m not spinning tales, Elyse. I truly have no clue. The last time we crossed paths, it was purely about a potential partnership—nothing more.”

Tracy, overhearing the exchange, arched a skeptical brow. “You and Jayden discussing partnership? Since when were you two on good terms?”

Theo clasped his hands on the desk, his voice steady. “I’ll admit, I wouldn’t have entertained the idea before, but times have changed. We can’t steer the future by staring at the past, can we?”

Tracy’s lips curled into a wry smirk. “That is a stretch, even for you.”

“I’m a businessman at heart,” Theo countered smoothly. “I’ve learned some desires can’t be forced. If romance isn’t on the horizon, I’ll pour my energy into my work instead.”

Tracy chuckled, her tone teasing. “Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? A little elbow grease, and you might snag both love and a successful career.”

caught off balance. “I’m not the schemer you paint me

truth in his eyes—he genuinely didn’t know where Jayden had vanished to. But if not

alarm flickering between them as Elyse’s quiet sobs filled

dab gently at Elyse’s tears. “Please, don’t cry,” he urged softly. “I’ll help you track down

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and reassuring. “Chin up, Elyse. Jayden is a clever one—he’ll be fine. Maybe he’s just tangled up


“Exactly. Let’s get you home to rest, and you can

a few shaky steps before a wave of dizziness washed over her. Theo was at her side in an instant, steadying her with a concerned

for the world to stop spinning, then lifted her gaze, her

eyes caught the pallor in Elyse’s cheeks. “Good heavens, you’re running yourself ragged. Let’s take you home so

a faint nod, Elyse trailed after Tracy, her

stepped through the door than Chloe’s voice crackled through the phone, brimming with excitement. “Elyse, tomorrow’s your golden ticket! A dazzling performance could catapult you to

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