?<strong>Chapter 806:</strong>


    Elyse showed a look of difort. She nced toward Theo, sighed deeply, and then turned to leave the stage.


    Backstage, Fiona approached Elyse with arrogance and said, “Elyse, I’ve noticed you’re really good at acting. You’re married, yet you keep things ambiguous with so many men.”


    Elyse was initially pleased with her performance, but Fiona’s words quickly soured her mood. “What are you talking about now?”


    Fiona raised an eyebrow and challenged, “Isn’t that the truth? Your admirer is dering his love for you in public. If you weren’t leading him on and giving him hope, why would he openly say ‘I love you?''”


    Fiona’sstment was dripping with sarcasm, nearly using Elyse of being promiscuous and disloyal to Jayden.


    Elyse found Fiona’s remarks so absurd that she burst outughing. “Yes, of course, I gave him hope. Go ahead, tell Jayden that someone is pursuing me, and let him break up with me.”


    “Fine, I will. I can’t wait to see you two split up.” Fiona was eager for this moment, hoping to step into Elyse’s shoes.


    Elyse did not attempt to stop Fiona. If Fiona could actually convince Jayden to end their rtionship, she would have to thank Fiona for inadvertently doing her a favor.


    Darren had been observing the exchange and asked in bewilderment, “She’s making such usations. Why aren’t you upset and stopping her from causing trouble?”


    Elyse turned and gave Darren a stern look. “You’re about to perform in thepetition. Stay out of this, or it might impact your focus.”


    Darren chuckled heartily. “But I’m feeling fantastic. Just making it this far is an achievement. I won’t have any regrets even if I don’t win.”


    Elyse smiled at his response. “I’m not sure if you’re truly in a good headspace or not.”


    Darrenughed again. “I definitely am. I feel incredibly strong right now.”


    Elyse was taken aback for a moment, then burst intoughter. She turned to retrieve her violin case to pack away her instrument.


    Edward nced at Darren. “You really value your friendship with her.”


    Darren nodded. “I’m very practical. I know there’s no possibility between us, not just because she’s married, but because she doesn’t feel the same way. Love has to be reciprocal.”


    Edward paused to think. “While I think youck courage, your perspective is logical.”


    Darren clenched his teeth. “You’re the onecking courage.”


    Edward chuckled, then picked up his violin, straightened his clothes, and dered, “Enough chatting. I’m heading to thepetition.”


    Darren nodded and watched as Edward took his turn on stage.


    After storing her violin, Elyse approached with her violin case and stood next to Darren. “What position do you think Edward will achieve this time?”


    “I’m not sure. What position are you hoping he’ll get?” Darren asked with curiosity.


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