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."

response was a heavy silence;

footsteps. It must be Elyse. He quickly grabbed Peyton's arm, and they

onto the

stunned as they opened

on the sofa, quickly concocted an excuse. "I

help Jayden onto the sofa, but I lost my balance, and we both ended up here," he explained. "Are you okay?" Elyse asked

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

feeling sorry for him, walked over and took his hand, comforting

annoyed by Jayden's display of vulnerability to gain Elyse's

he be so

tea. "Sir, the dessert you requested is ready. Would you

go to the garden. It's sunny there," Jayden

"Then I'll help Jayden into the wheelchair. You go ahead to the

and get things ready."

Jayden, hesitated, wanting

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go ahead now. Peyton won't hurt me this time," Jayden

Ellis, please be cautious. Jayden must not suffer

departed, Jayden rose and made his way to the wheelchair,

as fragile, doesn't she? She even cautioned me to take

We should wait. Revealing my

is sincere. She treats you remarkably well." "Jealous, are you? Perhaps you should find a woman of your own instead of spewing nonsense at me,"

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