Chapter 54 Lanny Called Elyse

"Joanna Foster," Jayden murmured, a chilling intent flickering in his

gaze

Peyton chimed in, "It's peculiar, isn't it? Joanna escaped on her wedding day, right under her family's nose. Surely, someone must have aided her."

"Undoubtedly," Jayden replied. "Her talents lie in pleasing men, not in escaping. Without assistance, she couldn't have eluded my people this long."

"Interested in discovering who helped her?" Peyton inquired.

"Any leads?" asked Jayden, eyebrows arching in curiosity

"A few, which might lead you to more," Peyton suggested, leaning in to whisper to Jayden.

Skepticism clouded Jayden's expression as he heard the whispered words. "Really?" he

questioned, his tone laced with doubt.

"Quite possibly," Peyton affirmed. "Both you and Elyse might be in jeopardy."

"And Elyse's involvement?" Jayden probed.

Peyton's response was grave. "Because she's your wife. Whether or not you accept it, she is now

your vulnerability."

was a heavy silence; Peyton's words had struck

must be Elyse. He quickly grabbed

onto

were stunned as

of Jayden on the sofa, quickly concocted an excuse. "I was

the sofa, but I lost my balance, and we both

nodded. "I'm okay. I don't feel any pain. I'm fine," he assured

feeling sorry for him, walked over and took his

watched, visibly annoyed by Jayden's display of vulnerability to gain Elyse's

could he

tea. "Sir, the dessert you requested is ready. Would you like to have it in the

garden. It's

got up and smiled. "Then I'll help Jayden into the wheelchair. You

and get things ready."

for Jayden, hesitated, wanting

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hurt me this time," Jayden reassured

cautious. Jayden must not suffer any more

Jayden rose and made his way to the wheelchair,

even cautioned me to take care of you. When

right time for the truth. We should wait. Revealing my act now would nullify

She treats you remarkably well." "Jealous, are you? Perhaps you should

what you

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