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."

silence; Peyton's words had struck

Elyse. He quickly grabbed

onto

stunned as

top of Jayden on the sofa, quickly concocted an excuse.

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

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

sorry for him, walked over and took his

visibly annoyed by Jayden's display of

could he be

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

to the garden.

smiled. "Then I'll help Jayden into

and get things ready."

concerned for Jayden, hesitated, wanting

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

please be cautious. Jayden

and made his way to

even cautioned me to take care of you. When do you plan to tell her you've only been pretending to be

should wait. Revealing my act now

"I'm aware of it all, yet I still think Elyse is sincere. She treats you remarkably well." "Jealous, are you? Perhaps you should find a

that's what you

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