?<strong>Chapter 968:</strong>


    Elyse set the dinner tray down on the small table and silently observed Louise. She exhaled deeply and said, “Stop weeping. You were harsh to me, and now you expect myfort? That’s unfair.”


    Louise, who had been deeply engrossed in her sobbing, jumped at the sound of another voice. She raised her head, her face streaked with tears and her eyes wide with bewilderment, giving Elyse a stunned look.


    Upon seeing Louise’s forlorn expression, Elyse sighed once more, took out a tissue, and offered it to her. “Clean your face. You’ve cried enough. You’re probably starving. Have something to eat.”


    Louise immediately scowled. “What are you up to? You don’t really care, so quit pretending!”


    She suspected Elyse was only acting kind to charm Edward and gain his affection.


    Elyseughed softly, “Ah, you caught me. Seems you’re quite clever.”


    “I’m warning you. Someone as in as you doesn’t stand a chance with Edward. He’s merely smitten with you for now. Once he snaps out of it, he’ll abandon you,” Louise snapped bitterly.


    Elyse propped her chin in her hand and replied nonchntly, “I hope he realizes that soon and leaves me be.”


    Faced with Elyse’sposed demeanor, Louise understood she was up against a formidable rival. Despite the harsh words thrown at her, Elyse maintained herposure, proving she was not easily rattled.


    Louise bit her lower lip, cleaned her face with the tissue, and folded her arms. “Tell me. What do you really want from Edward? If it’s money you’re after, just name your price and leave him alone.”


    Elyse found Louise’s usation slightly amusing but chose to be straightforward. “I have no hidden motives. I’m only here for a short time and will be leaving soon. There’s no need for you to worry so much.”


    However, Louise was not convinced by her im. In her eyes, Edward was remarkable and belonged to a distinguished family. Women went to great lengths to be near him. How could Elyse not have any ulterior motives? Louise was convinced Elyse must be ying hard to get with Edward.


    With that thought, Louise clenched her teeth. How could she unveil this woman’s deceitful guise? “Can you truly im you have no hidden agenda?” Louise challenged.


    “I can,” responded Elyse, still calm.


    “Then swear it!” Louise demanded, visibly upset.


    Elyse looked at the furious expression on Louise’s face, raised her hand, and began to swear, facing her directly.


    Louise was caught off guard by Elyse’s serene manner. She remained skeptical, pondering if Elyse wasn’t scared of the consequences of her deceit.


    Observing that Louise had quieted down, Elyse believed she had managed to soothe her.


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