?<strong>Chapter 538:</strong>
Corrie’s words struck a nerve with Brook, wounding his pride deeply. With a sharp re, Brook confronted her. “So, you’ve won Grandpa’s favor, huh? Thinking of cutting ties with me?”
Corrie, unashamed and bold, retorted, “Exactly. You’ve be a burden to me. You offer me nothing, and you certainly don’t fulfill me. Why should I marry you?”
“Fine, fine!” Brook muttered angrily. In his rage, he almost raised his hand to strike her, but he halted mid-motion.
Corrie stood unflinching, empowered by her newfound favoritism with Enzo. She knew that if Brookid a hand on her, she could easily turn Enzo against him.
She provocatively tilted her head, daring him to act.
Taken aback by her audacity, Brook burst outughing instead.
Lowering his hand, he conceded, “Clearly, I’m no match for you now. Well, I hope you get what you want.”
Smug with victory, Corrie watched Brook retreat, his figure shrinking with defeat. She reveled in her dominance, the thrill of power coursing through her.
Later that evening, as the dinner wound down and everyone left, Corrie headed to the parking lot. It dawned on her that she had arrived in Brook’s car, not her own.
Internally, she scolded Brook again for his ineptitude. At such a crucial social event, he had withdrawn too soon, and she regretted relying on him for transportation to the dinner.
Wrapped in her coat, Corrie shivered against the cold. She was torn between asking the butler for a car or just staying the night.
Suddenly, Peyton’s words echoed in her mind, stirring her curiosity about Jayden’s guilty feelings towards Louis.
Determined to find out the truth, she dismissed the idea of seeking the butler’s help, slipped off her shoes, and quietly walked for miles in the darkness before finally calling Jayden.
At the hospital, Elyse was battling severe morning sickness. It was midnight when she got up and hunched over the toilet, retching painfully.
Themotion woke Jayden, who rushed to her side, squatting next to her and patting her back gently, offering whatfort he could.
Elyse continued to heave, but soon, nothing came out. Her face grew pale from the ordeal.
Watching her struggle, Jayden couldn’t help butment, “This little one is putting you through so much already. Seems like we’re in for a handful.”
Elyse shot him a sharp look. “The baby hasn’t been born yet, and you are already speaking ill of it.”
Her stern gaze quelled any further remarks from Jayden.
After a few moments, Elyse’s nausea subsided, and the episode ended. Jayden carefully helped her back to bed, his concern evident.
“I’ll get Driscoll to bring you more fruit,” Jayden suggested kindly. “It might help ease your morning sickness.”
Elyse nodded in agreement and took a sip of water as she sat on the edge of the bed.
Suddenly, Jayden’s phone erupted with a ring. Without checking the caller ID, he answered it.
As it happened, Jayden stood in front of Elyse, allowing her to hear the voice on the other end clearly.
Corrie’s voice broke through, thick with sobs. “Jayden, Brook left me stranded on the street. Can youe get me? It’s dark and there are only trees around. I’m really scared.”
Elyse’s eyes widened upon hearing Corrie, and she quickly nced at Jayden.
Jayden furrowed his brow. “Brook left you and you’re calling me? Why not call him back?”
Corrie’s voice trembled again. “He won’t answer my calls. I’m terrified a wild animal might show up. Please, can you help me? I know it’s a lot to ask, but you’re the only friend I can turn to.”
Jayden replied with clear impatience, “Why not call your driver? Am I now your personal driver?”
There was a brief silence before Corrie responded in a desperate tone, “I thought you were still upset with me for breaking things off. I regret leaving you, but I had no choice.
Remember Louis? You promised him you’d look out for me. Are you really going to break that promise and leave me here all alone? I’m so cold I could die out here.
If I do, it’ll be Louis who’s hurt that his best friend let me die after breaking his word.”
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