?<strong>Chapter 630:</strong>


    Elyse rode the elevator up to Jayden’s office. Shortly after she arrived, the door opened, and Tobin entered with a cup of coffee in hand. He ced it on the coffee table, his expression apologetic.


    “Mrs. Owen, I only learned about what happened earlier today after I returned. I’ll ensure the secretarial staff undergo additional training. Please, rest assured,” Tobin said earnestly.


    Elyse offered a reassuring chuckle. “It’s fine, Tobin. Jayden handled the situation well. I wasn’t affected.”


    Despite her reassurances, Tobin continued to express his regrets, especially since he had observed Eva’s behavior but had failed to intervene, leading to Elyse’s difort.


    “I’m truly sorry, Mrs. Owen. I’ll make sure such oversights don’t happen again,” Tobin promised.


    Elyse waved him off gently. “Please, don’t me yourself. It really didn’t bother me.”


    Tobin nodded, still concerned. “If you need anything at all, please let me know. My office is just next door.”


    With that, Tobin exited, leaving Elyse to her thoughts in the solitude of the office. She leaned back into the sofa cushions, crossing her arms and feeling mentally drained.


    An hourter, Jayden walked in to find Elyse dozing on the sofa. He crouched beside her and gently caressed her cheek. Startled, Elyse’s eyes snapped open.


    Relieved to see him, she casually brought up earlier events. “How did your meeting with Brook go? What did he want?”


    Jayden’s expression clouded briefly. “It’s nothing you need to worry about.”


    Elyse nced at the now cold coffee. “Pass me the coffee.”


    Jayden looked at the coffee cup. “It’s cold. I’ll have someone make you a fresh one.”


    The thought suddenly made the coffee less appealing to her.


    Trying to hide her frustration, she inquired, “How long will you be at the office today? I think I need to go home.”


    Jayden, holding her hand with concern, replied, “Are you feeling tired? I have a conference soon and won’t be able to leave untilte. Let Tobin drive you home.”


    Elyse straightened up, fatigue evident in her voice. “I don’t think I can wait that long.”


    With a tender gaze, Jayden cradled her face. “You’ve been by my side enough. Let’s get you to the parking lot.”


    Elyse nodded her agreement, walking shoulder-to-shoulder with Jayden to the parking lot. As she settled into the car, she lowered the window and said, “Don’t skip dinner, no matter how busy you get. You still need to take care of yourself.”


    Jayden affectionately ruffled her hair. “I promise, I’ll eat.”


    Satisfied, Elyse pulled back as Tobin, seated in the passenger seat, turned around and said, “Mrs. Owen, we’re ready to leave. Please fasten your seatbelt.”


    As the car pulled away, Elyse watched Jayden’s figure shrink in the rearview mirror until he disappeared from view.


    Noticing her somber mood, Tobin tried to lighten the atmosphere. “Don’t worry about him, Mrs. Owen. He’ll follow your advice—dinner on time and taking good care of himself.”


    Elyse managed a smile. “I just hope he keeps getting better,” she replied softly.


    “He’s definitely changed for the better since you two got married. You both seem to really love each other. It’s something to envy,” Tobin said with a smile, scratching his head awkwardly.


    Elyse responded warmly, “I wish you all the happiness.”


    “Thank you,” Tobin replied with a grin.


    Once home, Elyse, feeling drained, retreated to her bedroom. She grabbed a nket andy down on the chaise longue, her mind reying the day’s events.


    She wasn’t surprised by Eva’s behavior. Given Jayden’s wealth and looks, it wasmon for women to vie for his attention, drawn by his status and influence. Therefore, Elyse considered it normal.


    However, what truly wearied her was Jayden’s evasiveness. He had always promised to be open with her unless it was something he couldn’t bring himself to talk about.


    Elyse doubted that Brook’s visit was merely about reconciliation; it likely involved business profits. Yet, Jayden remained tight-lipped, much as he had in the past.


    This ongoing secrecy left Elyse exhausted. She loved Jayden deeply and had tried various ways to deal with these issues, even forcing herself to overlook them and pretend everything was fine.


    But deep down, she knew this was a problem—a persistent one that wouldn’t just disappear, no matter how much she wished it would.


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