?<strong>Chapter 581:</strong>


    Jayden wrapped his arms around Elyse as if she was his entire world.


    A fierce glint of vengeance shone in his eyes, filled with deep-seated rage. At that moment, his yearning for retribution reached its peak.


    Resting against Jayden’s chest, Elyse’s gaze was empty and lifeless. She could sense the fury and bitterness within him and could understand his thoughts.


    But despite all that had happened, she realized she still couldn’t fully connect with Jayden.


    He still kept his heart sealed away from her.


    Elyse was unaware of Jayden’s history with Enzo, including the unique connection they shared that had brought about this predicament.


    Despite the loss of their child, Jayden never considered sharing his past with her.


    Elyse knew that she loved Jayden, but she struggled with his reluctance to open up.


    Perhaps the formidable barrier around Jayden’s heart was never intended to be breached by her.


    Jayden’s affection for her came with conditions.


    Elyse felt overwhelmed, as if her heart was close to shattering.


    Then, a new thought struck her. She pondered whether she truly needed Jayden as much as she thought.


    Reflecting on her past, she remembered how she used to long for Lanny and Glenda’s affection as a child. As she matured and got into college, she yearned for Theo’s love, only to be harshly hurt by him.


    Elyse thought she had finally found hope when she met Jayden.


    Indeed, Jayden appeared to truly adore her. He attended to her with great care in every aspect of daily life. With his attention fixed solely on her, it was clear to her that she had chosen the perfect partner.


    It seemed she had finally gained the devoted love she had always sought.


    But why did she feel as if something was still amiss? What was it that she truly desired deep in her heart?


    Elyse took her time thinking, then slowly raised her eyes and quietly asked Jayden, “What will you do first?”


    Jayden embraced her. His hand tenderly caressed her head, as if to calm her worries.


    “Mypany has been shifting its focus to projects abroad. So, the sanctions from the Owen Group haven’t been devastating. I’m intimately familiar with the Owen Group’s operations. Before mypany fully transitions, I n to hit them hard.”


    Jayden paused abruptly and said no more. He was determined not to let those involved off easily, but he chose not to share this with Elyse.


    After a brief silence, Elyse inquired, “What else?”


    “I’ll spare you the details; it’s better you don’t know. Just focus on resting at home and wait for my return,” Jayden took a deep breath, trying hard to soothe Elyse’s emotions.


    Jayden was aware that the loss of their child had deeply affected Elyse’s mood. All he could do was try tofort her.


    Elyse bit her lip and said nothing.


    After leaving the hospital, Brook went back to the office to catch up on all the work and files he had missed.


    As he wrapped up, the first light of dawn was breaking.


    Exhausted, he rubbed his reddened eyes, stood up, and made his way to the lounge in his office. There, he showered, changed into fresh clothes, and finallyy down to get some sleep.


    Four hourster, his phone rang, jolting him awake. It was Corrie calling.


    Still drowsy, Brook answered and asked wearily, “Who is it?”


    “Go meet your grandpa! Remember, he considers this operation critical. I don’t care about your opinion; just don’t mess this up for me, or I’ll never forgive you,” Corrie’s voice was both harsh and sharp.


    She had a clear grasp of Brook’s nature. He was ineffectual and always a step behind.


    She knew she had to tighten her grip on Enzo before hepletely lost patience with Brook.


    Rubbing his eyes in annoyance, Brook muttered, “Go if you want. I’m not holding you back.”


    Corrie scoffed, “I would like to go alone, but we’re an item. We’re supposed to handle his assignments together. If I show up alone, what will he think?”


    “What does that have to do with me? I need my sleep. Stop bothering me,” Brook replied before abruptly hanging up the phone.


    Once he decided on something, no one could sway him.


    He was in no rush to meet with Enzo and certainly had no intention of heeding Corrie’s demands.


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