Chapter 200

The faint, aggressive scent of cedar clung to the man.

Elodie instinctively frowned, glancing down at Jarrod's hand wrapped around her wrist.

She was just about to insist she could take care of it herself.

But Jarrod, sensing her reaction, brushed it off with a cool, "Keep your eyes on the ball, not on me."

Elodie simply lowered her gaze, letting Jarrod guide her hand. With a swift, steady swing, he sent the ball sailing-

-straight into the hole with impressive precision.

Elodie quickly pulled away from his reach, her expression frosty as she turned on her heel and walked back.

Jarrod watched her retreat, picking up immediately on her aloofness.

Maurice, meanwhile, was the first to notice Jarrod helping Elodie with her swing. He clicked his tongue in surprise and shot Sylvie a look.

Sylvie, composed as ever, examined the ball's position before commenting without a flicker of emotion, "Well, Jarrod, you lost. Maurice and I scored more." Jarrod slipped his hand casually into his pocket, unruffled. "Fine. I concede." Maurice gave him a sly, knowing smile. "You only lost because you were held back..... And honestly, you could beat both of us with your eyes closed. You obviously let Sylvie win just to keep her happy."

Sylvie arched an eyebrow and gave Jarrod a silent, amused smile.

turned to Elodie and sighed, "Looks like you're just no

tone carried a double

was talking about golf.

game. No need to

chuckled and nodded in agreement.

had no interest in sparring

all too well that if she took offense, they'd just accuse her of

didn't care in

Alexander's message flashed on the screen: *Almost there*. She relaxed a

lessons?" Mr. Patrick asked from across the green,

glancing at Jarrod. "Not really. Jarrod

Elodie's hand paused mid-sip.

but recall the way Jarrod had just now half-embraced her, guiding her

her brow. The memory left her

that moment, Alexander

straight to Elodie's side and murmured quietly, "Not looking

already

at a golf club

could it

waiting-traffic was a nightmare," Alexander said, his face all easy smiles

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