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Noticing Elyse’s discomfort, Pearce said, “Ms. Lloyd, please don’t feel down. Getting to know you has convinced
Elyse chose not to respond. In her opinion, while Jayden had his flaws and had hurt her, their issues were
personal. She didn’t think it appropriate for others to judge him. Elyse shifted their conversation in another
direction. “You seem quite keen on learning about me. What's your intention?”
Pearce didn’t hesitate in his reply. “I find you intriguing.”
Elyse gaped at him. She nearly thought he was a creep. His blunt admission surprised her. Elyse reiterated, “As
I've mentioned, I'm married. | have a husband.”
Pearce responded candidly, “I've heard things aren’t going well between you two.”
Elyse sounded even more disheartened. “I have no intentions of divorcing him.”
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After a moment's thought, Pearce said, “Ms. Lloyd, as someone who admires you, | believe you deserve someone
far better. You shouldn't have to suffer through a poor marriage.”
His comment infuriated her. “And so? If it’s alright with you, I'd like to meet your parents and see what sort of
family raised such an exceptional person.”
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While Pearce spoke, his face showed a hint of mischief, and he emphasized the last part of his statement. Elyse,
however, failed to notice it. Massaging her forehead, she felt a headache coming on.
“Forget about it. There's no way we can be together. And please stop making those comments. If my husband
finds out...” Elyse paused briefly, then continued in a somber tone. “He wouldn't let you off easily.”
Pearce was well aware of Jayden. The Owen family held significant influence, but Pearce pondered the chance if
the Owen family were to clash with his family. He kept these thoughts to himself, realizing Elyse might have
misunderstood him. It wasn’t a significant concern. As long as he could uncover the relationship between Elyse
and that person, he planned to take her away at the first opportunity.
Pearce remained silent, smiling, which unsettled Elyse. Pearce expressed that he saw her as part of his family.
However, Elyse was horrified by his presence, sensing an overpowering aura about him. She resolved to keep
her distance from him in the future.
After an uncomfortable lunch, Elyse quickly made up an excuse and hurried away from him. Pearce let her go
without protest. Watching her leave, a smile crept across his face. He lingered at the table for a short while
before standing and exiting the restaurant. Outside, he unexpectedly ran into Cody.
Cody seemed momentarily taken aback upon seeing him but soon composed himself and greeted Pearce warmly.
“It's been a while, Pearce. How is your father doing?”
“Thank you for asking,” Pearce replied, driven by curiosity. “Mr. Tucker, have you taken on any new apprentices?”
Cody thought of Elyse momentarily and then answered, “I have someone in mind. Still need to observe.”
Pearce nodded in understanding. “I see. Would you mind introducing your apprentice tosometime?”
Cody agreed and then continued on his way into the restaurant. After Cody left, Pearce took out his phone and
started scrolling through photos of Elyse and Cody performing together. He stared at the screen for a while and
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmwhispered to himself, “Is it fate?”
After leaving the restaurant, Elyse received a call from Jayden. She was about to answer but abruptly hung up,
remembering the incident from the night before.
Meanwhile, Theo was sitting at the table facing Zandra calmly. Zandra crossed her arms and stared at him for a
moment before slamming her hand on the table in frustration.
“What did you promisebefore? You assuredyou wouldn't give Miss Jimenez any reason to complain about
you and you'd proceed with the wedding. This morning, her father called to tellyou've upset her.”
Zandra, well-connected in high society, had already heard about the mess at Elyse’s birthday party. She said
firmly, “You're still hung up on Elyse Lloyd, aren't you? Trying to rekindle your relationship with her?”
Theo listened to her accusations without reacting initially. After a brief pause, he admitted, “You're right. |
haven't gotten over Elyse. Seeing her mistreated at the party and neglected by Jayden Owen madefeel
distressed.”
Zandra was expecting a lexcuse from Theo and was taken aback by his blunt admission. Frowning deeply,
she asked, “Do you know what you mean by saying that?”
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