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Corrie appeared to be persuading, but in reality, she was boasting. She was showing off her closeness with Tess
in front of Elyse. Corrie intentionally directed her comments at Jayden, knowing that Elyse would understand. “I
never imagined your mother would favorso much, even hoping for us to marry,” she said with exaggerated
gestures. “Apparently, she publicly expressed her desire for you to divorce Ms. Lloyd and marry me. Now,
everyone seesas the ideal daughter-in-law in her eyes.”
While saying this, Corrie glanced at Elyse, who remained silent. Corrie then took Elyse’s hand and said, “This
must hurt you deeply, right? | empathize, being a woman myself. | understand your position.”
When Elyse observed Corrie’s affected demeanor, a slight twitch appeared at the corners of her mouth, yet she
refrained from responding.
Corrie went on, “If you feel wronged, just say so. | will make sure to set boundaries with Jayden so you won't get
hurt.”
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Elyse found Corrie’s behavior truly repulsive. But she maintained her composure, seemingly unaffected by
Corrie’s words. She believed that if she placed herself correctly and regained control of her love for Jayden, she
would not be hurt in this relationship.
Quietly, Elyse withdrew her hand. She had a strong dislike for Corrie, and even the slightest contact would make
her uncomfortable.
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Jayden, placing his arm around Elyse’s waist, looked down at her, observing her expression. Elyse’s face
remained impassive, devoid of any expression. Jayden felt puzzled. Wasn't Elyse upset by Corrie’s remarks?
However, he remained fiercely protective of Elyse. Furrowing his brow, he suggested, “Why don’t you speak to
my mom directly and ask her to refrain from talking such bullshit? After a brief pause, he taunted, “By the way,
aren't you supposed to be dating Brook? Doesn't my mom know about that? If you're not careful, Brook might
just leave you.”
Corrie tensed up, forcing a strained smile. She feigned ignorance, asking, “What are you talking about? Why
don’t you go and tell her yourself? Brook won't tolerate things like this. If you still want to be with him, you
should stop these rumors, or he might end things with you.”
Jayden smiled mysteriously. He understood Brook well. Brook might have agreed to date Corrie partly to one-up
him.
He could imagine how proud Brook would feel if he could claim his rival's ex-girlfriend. Now, with Tess’s gossip
spreading, the situation might reverse, making Brook look foolish. With his pride, Brook wouldn't want to suffer
such a blow. Plus, if Brook ends things with Corrie, she might struggle to find another suitable match.
Jayden tenderly ran his fingers through Elyse’s hair, finding it soft and silky. After a while, he continued, “I won't
intervene. Handle it yourself. Don’t expectto cto your rescue.”
Corrie maintained her strained smile and said rigidly, “Can’t you dothis small favor?”
Jayden gave her a questioning look, silently asking, “Why should | help you?”
Undeterred, Corrie pressed on, “This could hurt Elyse. Consider it. How do you think she’ll feel when your mother
says those things about her?”
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Elyse, who had been quiet until then, spoke up softly, “I'm fine. | trust Jayden won't divorce me. Even if people
talk, | won't take it personally.” After speaking, Elyse lowered her gaze, remaining silent.
Corrie was taken aback by Elyse’s resigned demeanor. Didn't Elyse love Jayden deeply? If so, why was she so
willing to endure this? Was it because she loved him so excessively that she was willing to tolerate everything?
Was her love for him truly unshakeable?
It wasn’t until Jayden heard Elyse’s words that he realized she felt wronged. In their private conversation in the
study, he had assured Elyse that he wouldn't divorce her because he believed he could shield her from harm
within their marriage. But what about the threats from the outside? As Jayden pondered this, he had a heavy
heart.
Ultimately, he cto the realization that he needed to strengthen himself. Only by becoming powerful enough
to withstand any opposition could he truly provide Elyse with peace of mind.
Corrie gazed at Elyse with a smirk before saying slowly, “Since you have such unwavering trust in Jayden, your
relationship must be incredibly solid, isn’t it?”
Elyse remained silent. Jayden furrowed his brow and asked, “What do you mean by that?”
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