?<strong>Chapter 1576:</strong>


    Jayden cleared his throat awkwardly. “Nothing serious—just some yful banter gone awry.”


    “Got it. Shall we proceed? The meal awaits,” Driscoll gestured toward the dining room.


    Inside, Jayden found Elyse radiating displeasure. With deliberate care, he pulled out the chair beside her.


    “Keep your distance!” Elyse snapped, her words sharp as knives.


    “Babe, being apart from you isn’t an option.” Jayden’s voice carried a tender plea.


    Fury shed in Elyse’s eyes as she seized his ear, her grip unyielding. “You want closeness? Dream on.”


    Taking advantage of Driscoll’s momentary absence, Jayden whispered through gritted teeth, “It was harmless bedroom banter, and deep down, you enjoy it. Why not admit it? No harm done.”


    His words only stoked her indignation. Color flooded her cheeks as she eximed, “Stop spouting nonsense! I despise it!”


    A knowing smile yed across Jayden’s lips. Elyse was wless in every way, save for her endearing shyness. The slightest teasing never failed to ruffle her feathers.


    As her anger ebbed, a flicker of tenderness crossed Elyse’s features, and her grip loosened.


    Seizing this moment of vulnerability, Jayden captured her fingers in his. Meeting her startled gaze, he dered triumphantly, “You im to dislike it, yet your actions betray your affection.”


    Their proximity left them sharing the same breath, Elyse finding herself lost in the reflection of Jayden’s intense gaze.


    Another wave of crimson painted her cheeks.


    Jayden couldn’t help but savor the sight of her flustered state, satisfaction warming his chest.


    When Driscoll returned with the serving staff, he discovered the couple wrapped in an intimate embrace, sweet nothings passing between them. He heaved an inward sigh. Their rtionship was like a perpetual dance between storm and sunshine—beautiful yet exhausting to witness from the sidelines.


    He chose discretion overmentary.


    After ensuring the table was properly set, Driscoll ushered the servants out, allowing the couple their private moment.


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    Partway through dinner, Jayden’s phone buzzed with a message from Brook. His eyebrows shot up as he read it. “He certainly isn’t wasting any time.”


    Elyse took a measured sip of water. “What’s the matter?” she asked, feigning indifference.


    “I asked Brook to find a new girlfriend,” Jayden exined. “He’s already found one and wants us to watch a little performance tomorrow.”


    Understanding dawned in Elyse’s eyes. “He must be serious about saving Jennie. Nothing else would drive him to move this quickly.”


    Jayden nodded thoughtfully. “Tomorrow will reveal how Corrie handles it.”


    Elyse’s gaze snapped up, her voice carrying a cial edge. “Eager to see Corrie, are you?”


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