?<strong>Chapter 628:</strong>


    Elyse nced up and saw Eva standing there. Although a bit taken aback, Elyse merely shot Eva a quick look before turning her attention back elsewhere.


    Eva, feeling stung by Elyse’s cold response, was clearly in a bad mood. She managed to keep her cool and said, “I’m sorry, Mrs. Owen. I just want to exin again that what happened before was purely an ident.”


    Elyse, propped up on one hand, was absorbed in her phone. Just ten minutes earlier, she had been with Jayden. Her mouth still tasted bitter, and her throat felt scratchy. She was in no mood for conversation.


    Eva’s words only served to annoy Elyse further. With an impatient gesture, she signaled for Eva to leave.


    Noticing Elyse’s frosty demeanor and her eyes darting around nervously, Eva realized that the mild-mannered person she had initially thought Elyse was, now seemed to have a sharper edge than she anticipated.


    Deciding to try a different tactic, Eva softened her approach.


    Seeing that Eva still wasn’t leaving, Elyse’s irritation grew. “What exactly are you still doing here?”


    Eva, with a pitiful tone, replied, “Mia told me to apologize to you and Mr. Owen, or she wouldn’t let me back into the office and would push through my resignation.”


    Elyse’s expression hardened. “Do you really think ying the victim will work on me?”


    Eva, lowering her gaze submissively, said, “Of course not. I never meant it that way.”


    Catching the sly glint in Eva’s eyes, Elyse smiled slightly. “Sorry, but I have no intention of forgiving you. I’m not here to fix your mess. You need to handle your own issues.”


    Eva,ying it on thick, pleaded, “Mrs. Owen, you’re so understanding. Please, could you speak to Mr. Owen and ask him not to fire me?”


    Rubbing her temples, Elyse felt that Eva might be missing the point. She wasn’t buying the act and had no intention ofing to her aid.


    Just then, a waiter brought over Elyse’s coffee. She took a sip, and the rich aroma of the coffee helped wash away the lingering bitterness in her mouth.


    “Miss Prescott,” Elyse began, her tone firm, “I know you have feelings for my husband. The fact that I haven’t immediately dismissed you from thepany should be seen as a chance. But instead, you seem to think I’m someone you can push around.”


    Setting down her cup, Elyse fixed her gaze on Eva, who paled visibly. “Frankly, I wouldn’t mind making it public knowledge that you’ve been trying to seduce my husband.”


    Eva, struggling to keep herposure, managed a strained smile. “Mrs. Owen, you’ve got it all wrong. I haven’t done anything of the sort. Please, don’t spread false usations.”


    Seeing Eva’s stubborn denial, Elyse remained unruffled. “Whether you’ve done it or not is beside the point. I can fire anyone as I please.”


    Eva’s expression changed as she finally realized Elyse wasn’t someone to be trifled with. She had mistaken Elyse’s quiet demeanor for passivity.


    In truth, Elyse had seen through Eva’s intentions long ago but chose not to confront her openly, showing restraint and respect.


    Had Elyse chosen to act differently, Eva might have been out of a job already.


    With her head bowed, Eva anxiously apologized, “I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to cause trouble. Mrs. Owen, please, just give me one more chance.”


    Elyse said impatiently, “You should leave. Thepany has its own rules.”


    Just as Elyse finished speaking, a familiar voice came from behind her.


    “It’s been a while. You’ve really toughened up.”


    Elyse turned around, her suspicion rising, and saw Brook. Her mood darkened even more.


    As she gazed at Brook, it felt like she was transported back to the day she lost her child.


    Eva, unfamiliar with Brook, sensed he wasn’t just any ordinary guy judging from his sharp suit.


    Seeing Elyse’s reaction, Brook realized he had startled her. He cleared his throat and turned to Eva, who was lingering in Elyse’s office. “You should probably leave. Elyse and I need to talk. Don’t stick around and get in the way.”


    Elyse remained silent, clearly agreeing with Brook’s suggestion.


    Observing the exchange between Elyse and Brook, Eva suspected there might be more to their rtionship. She decided to slip upstairs to inform Jayden.


    A few minutester, Elyse took another sip of her coffee and inquired, “What brings you to Bayzee Group? You’re not here to stir up trouble for Jayden, are you?”


    Brook sat across from Elyse, holding his coffee, and calmly assured her. “Rest assured, my grandpa won’t be making any moves for now. You two are safe.”


    Upon hearing this, Elyse sneered. “Should I thank you and Enzo for refraining from attacking us again?”


    Taking a sip of his coffee, Brook replied, “Some things are out of my hands. I know you despise me, but there’s no need to unt it. I feel the sting too.”


    Elyseughed scornfully. “Feel the sting? I don’t give a damn! Have you forgotten that Jayden and I have suffered enough?”


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