?<strong>Chapter 762:</strong>


    Edward lit a cigarette, took a leisurely drag, and exhaled the smoke. His gaze drifted out the window, catching sight of Elyse leaving the hotel with her violin case.


    Quickly closing the window to avoid detection, Edward observed her departure with a calm demeanor. “Should I say your ex-wife has nerves of steel or a heart of ss?” he mused with a smirk.


    Jayden noticed Elyse as she walked past the car, violin case in hand, clearly heading off to practice somewhere. He clenched his cigarette between his teeth, keeping his thoughts to himself. He could never quite wrap his mind around her. Why would she trade theforts of a plush, cushy life as a wealthy wife just to throw herself into somepetition? In this bone-chilling weather, wouldn’t it be better to sip on some warm afternoon tea, snug inside?


    As Jayden stared out the window, lost in thought, Edward’s voice cut through his reverie. “She’s long gone, and you’re still staring! If you’re still into her, just go after her.” Jayden pulled his gaze away, meeting Edward’s yful grin. With a deep, deliberate tone, he said, “I’m not that interested in her. Don’t read too much into it.” Edward blew out a puff of smoke, the white cloud dispersing into the cold air as he added, “You think I believe that?”


    Jayden continued scrolling through his messages, replying nonchntly, “Believe what you want.” He then looked up at Edward, his voice taking on a more serious tone, “I have to visit someone in jail. Are you heading out on your own?” Catching on immediately, Edward smirked, “Going to see your girl, huh? Tell her I said hi.”


    After stubbing out his cigarette, Edward swung open the car door and walked away, not bothering to look back. “Drive,” Jayden ordered the driver. The car headed out to the outskirts of the city. The shootout at the clubst night had turned into a major incident, and a number of suspects were locked up here. Aarya, with the backing of the Hudson family, had managed to secure a private cell within the prison.


    But when Jayden arrived, he found her in rough shape. It wasn’t just that she hadn’t slept well; it was something more. Jayden immediately noticed the dark circles under her eyes and her ghostly paleplexion. Concerned, he walked over and asked, “Aarya, are you okay?”


    Aarya, who had been stirring up trouble all night, had finally worn herself out and was dozing off against the bed. But at the sound of Jayden’s voice, she snapped awake. Rushing over to the bars with tears streaming down her face, she cried out, “You came to save me, Jayden? I knew you wouldn’t leave me here!”


    Jayden’s voice was firm as he replied, “Of course, I wouldn’t leave you, but we’re in a tight spot. I can’t get you out just yet.” Panic flooded Aarya’s face. “What do you mean? Doesn’t everyone know I’m a Hudson? Who dares to lock me up?”


    Jayden nced at the nearby officers, then leaned in to whisper in Aarya’s ear. “I can’t reach your father. To get you out, we’ll have to pull some serious strings.” Aarya’s fury red up, “Who the hell is behind this? If I get my hands on them, I’ll toss them into the crocodile pit and watch them squirm!”


    Jayden tried to soothe her. “Don’t worry. I’ll find a way. You just need to hold on a little longer.” Tears streaked down Aarya’s face as she looked at him. “You have to get me out of here, and fast! This ce is horrible—I can’t stand it another minute!”


    “Don’t worry, you’re the one I care about most. There’s no way I’d leave you here,” Jayden assured her. Just then, a police officer approached, indicating it was time for him to leave. Jayden nced back several times, his expression filled with reluctant affection, bringing fresh tears to Aarya’s eyes.


    Covering her face, Aarya sobbed. “He really does love me! No one’s ever loved me like this before. I want to be with him forever.”


    But as soon as Jayden stepped outside, his sorrowful demeanor vanished. He pulled out his phone and dialed a number again. The shootout had already made headlines. He had deliberately let someone snap a photo of Aarya during the chaos. There was no way Charlie could be unaware that his daughter was behind bars. So, where was Charlie? And what game was he ying?


    Meanwhile, Elyse was practicing her violin in the park. She had been ying for a while when she heard footsteps approaching, the sound getting closer and closer. She turned around, cautious, and saw a girl standing nearby. The girl noticed Elyse’s wariness and extended her hand, saying, “Let me introduce myself. I’m Geraldine Lawson.”


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