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That was the last straw for Elyse. She spun around, her voice weary yet firm. “Why should | care who he values
more? | am my own priority. | don’t need his validation to affirm my worth.”
Her gaze was piercing as she issued her ultimatum. “Let's keep it quiet until the food arrives. Speak out of turn,
and I'll have both of you removed. Nobody will dine withthen.” With that, she turned away again, resolute in
her silence.
Edward, sensing her anger, chose not to provoke further, though his disdain for Jayden simmered beneath the
surface.
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He despised Jayden for winning Elyse’s affection first. In his mind, he was just as worthy. He believed his own
merits—his talent and his physique honed by regular exercise—put him on par with Jayden.
He was convinced that just one night with him would sway Elyse permanently.
Unaware of Edward's thoughts and unsure of Jayden’s reticence, Elyse relished the temporary peace. Soon, the
waiter arrived with their meals.
Ravenous, Elyse eagerly grasped her utensils and began to carve into her steak, welcoming the distraction.
After finishing her meal, she laid down her terms firmly. “Once you're done eating, | want you both to leave
immediately. Don’t linger around me.”
Edward, sipping water with a cunning grin, replied, “But we live in the shotel. We'll be heading the same
way, remember?”
Realizing the situation, Elyse turned to Jayden. “You need to leave now. | need srest.”
Jayden held her gaze, his reluctance to part evident. However, his phone rang at that moment. Glancing at the
caller ID with a furrowed brow, he stepped away before answering, distancing himself from the table.
Edward didn’t waste a moment to stir the pot further, leaning in towards Elyse. “I'll bet that call is from Aarya.”
Elyse, caught off guard, questioned, “How can you be sure?”
“Because he made sure to move away before taking the call,” Edward explained with a conspiratorial smirk. “He
probably doesn’t want us overhearing his sweet nothings to his girlfriend.”
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A shadow crossed Elyse’s face as she pondered Edward’s words, her doubts beginning to mount.
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Elyse didn’t challenge Edward's presumption. After all, she shared the sthought. Whose call could make
Jayden step away before answering? Only Aarya’s.
Suppressing her dismay, Elyse silently deepened the rift between herself and Jayden. The ambiguity that had
defined their relationship was no longer bearable for her, as she recognized it served neither of them well.
When Jayden returned from the call, he hastened toward Elyse and quickly said, “I have an urgent matter to deal
with.” Then, turning to Edward, he added, “Please keep her safe for me.”
Edward let out a sneer and replied, “Of course, I'll look after her.”
Elyse, her eyes following Jayden, couldn't help but ask, “What's going on? Where are you headed?” Unbeknownst
to her, her voice carried a blend of nervous curiosity and hopeful anticipation.