Chapter 114 Joanna's Scheme

Joanna's gaze remained fixed on Elyse.

After Elyse's disappearance, Jayden's men combed the city to search for her. Their frantic efforts even reached Enzo's ears.

It seemed that Elyse held a significance to Jayden deeper than anyone had imagined.

With this thought, Joanna's fists clenched tighter, a surge of jealousy and resentment coursing through her.

Never before had anyone valued her in such a profound manner. The sensation of being taken seriously eluded her entirely.

Joanna's understanding crystallized, acknowledging her jealousy toward Elyse, even though the object of Elyse's affection was someone she had previously dismissed as useless.

"You're fortunate, Elyse. Encountering the man I abandoned, and then forging a happy life." Joanna's voice dripped with bitterness.

Elyse, upon hearing Joanna's words, responded with a derisive sneer, meeting Joanna's gaze head-on, "Your choices are your own. They hold no sway over me. Now you envy me because Jayden and I share a love that runs deep, don't you?"

Instead of succumbing to anger, Joanna chuckled. Her laughter

reverberated with a chilling edge

"L admire your sharp tongue. You've managed to incense me successfully," Joanna remarked, her eyes casting a menacing gaze upon Elyse, who lay vulnerable on the ground.

Sensing Joanna's ominous intent, Elyse's nerves prickled. "What are you planning?" she asked,

her voice tinged with anxiety.

Without offering a reply, Joanna turned on her heel and exited the basement, a sly smile adorning

her lips.

She fervently hoped for Jayden's swift arrival, her mind a

desperate prayers.

Joanna went

Elyse's disappearance, the household

affording Joanna unhindered access. No one showed up to

approached Jayden's room with caution.

crack, she caught sight of

his wheelchair, his back turned to the door, his gaze

his sadness, a silent echo of worry perhaps for Elyse. Was his heart

her voice, she spoke. "Jayden, word has

I've come to keep you

was a frigid command.

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coldness, Joanna scanned the room until her eyes

the while harboring a clandestine motive to administer a

remained oblivious, she seized the opportunity, surreptitiously slipping

only leave you drained. Be patient. Let us focus on what

voice dripped with skepticism, his gaze piercing through Joanna as if challenging her resolve. "It's been nearly two days, yet you dare speak this nonsense before me?" Joanna's heart skipped

Your distress clouds your judgment. Perhaps a moment of clarity might unveil

gaze on Joanna, his eyes holding a depth of meaning

the glass closer to his lips, Joanna maintained her

In times of turmoil, one must not neglect their

the room before Joanna continued, "Please, take

hand, inspecting it. As he lifted it towards his

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