Chapter 40 Can He Even Perform In Your Bed

Lizzie was uncertain whether the man Elyse married truly belonged to the prominent Owen family. Perhaps it was merely a coincidence of names.

Regardless, she doubted Elyse could have married into the wealthy Owen family. Elyse didn't deserve it!

"Stop joking!"

Lizzie mused, touching her chin skeptically. "Did you just make up a lie?"

"What would I gain by lying to you? I'm married to Jayden Owen. The fact that you're not aware of this news just proves you're not in our league," Elyse retorted with a hint of disdain.

"You!" Lizzie was taken aback.

Despite Elyse coming from a modest family, Lizzie's background was even humbler, sparking envy since their high school days.

Moreover, the man Lizzie was set to marry, though a businessman, didn't possess wealth or influence comparable to Theo's.

Elyse's biting words only intensified Lizzie's long-standing resentment.nOY e(I WORm.con

"Well, if you're married, have your husband come here then," Lizzie challenged.

"Why should he come here just because you say so?" Elyse sneered.

"Then, you are lying." Lizzie was convinced Elyse was merely boasting. "It's unnecessary to lie.

once. Stop trying to be

Lizzie's evident reluctance to accept that she

bottles of wine on that table." Lizzie snorted in disbelief, unconvinced that

their wager, and everyone around was eager

you really going to bet with her?"

said he'd come,

in Jayden. Despite his use of a wheelchair, he always managed

from everyone around

was skeptical, knowing she had only recently broken up with Theo. How could

for Jayden, others came to drink with Elyse. After a few

up to

Trying to escape?" Lizzie called out, spotting

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asked, clearly frustrated by Lizzie's suspicion. Lizzie, who was engaged in a dice game with

way to the bathroom, feeling unsteady. She stopped for a moment, hand on her forehead, waiting until

then stopped abruptly upon realizing it

as surprised to

flushed cheeks, he surmised she had been drinking and offered

you learned you

as soon as she realized what

her composure, showing no emotional reaction. "Thanks for your concern, but my drinking

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