?<strong>Chapter 901:</strong>


    After peeling off the mask, Jayden revealed a face that was both devilishly charming and handsome. He tossed the mask onto the floor, his smile turning wilder.


    “Miss Hudson, I owe you a thank you for your habit of belittling others. Because you never took your bodyguards and servants seriously, I was able to slip into the Hudson household and be your personal bodyguard.”


    Aarya, one hand clutching the stab wound on her abdomen and the other leaning against the wall, sneered. “It must have been tough acting as my bodyguard. I suppose you’ve pilfered my family’s confidential documents by now, haven’t you?”


    Jayden shook his head. “You’re mistaken. I have no interest in your family’s confidential documents. My sole reason was to save the woman I love from your hands.”


    A sh of jealousy flickered across Aarya’s eyes as she looked at Elyse, her heart heavy with bitterness, unable to understand what made Elyse more desirable than herself. Elyse was still slightly confused; she had a rough idea of why Jayden was there, but it was hard to believe he would go to such extremes for her.


    Aarya’s face was now slick with sweat. The stab wound inflicted by Jayden was severe, and she could feel her strength fading. The wound continued to bleed, and if she didn’t reach a hospital soon, she would die in this foul ce.


    Aarya sneered, “I’ve lost this round. Fine, take Elyse and go. But next time, you won’t be so fortunate, and I won’t let you off.”


    Jayden chuckled softly, as if he had heard something amusing. He smirked and responded dryly, “Haven’t you grasped your predicament yet? You are my captive. Whether I release you or not is solely up to my discretion.” Aarya’s gaze immediately darkened.


    Jayden turned to the other bodyguard andmanded, “Bring Elyse to my side.”


    The bodyguardplied and positioned Elyse behind Jayden. His protective posture was evident, and Aarya realized that she was now isted, with a deep cut, her life wholly dependent on Jayden’s decisions.


    Aarya clenched her teeth. “No! You can’t kill me or force me to beg for mercy. I won’t allow it. Do you want to be an enemy of my dad? If he learns you’ve hurt me, he will pursue you relentlessly to kill you. I suggest you think carefully and avoid making a mistake you’ll regret.”


    Jayden remained quiet for a moment, then turned to Elyse and inquired, “What do you think we should do with her?”


    Though Elyse was safe now, she remained petrified. She appeared drained,pletely devoid of energy.


    She responded somberly, “You decide. I don’t have the energy to think about this right now. I just feel like throwing up.”


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