?<strong>Chapter 1069:</strong>


    As their eyes met, the tears came again, spilling freely down Elyse’s cheeks. She pulled her hand back, muttering, “Since I met you, I’ve turned into such a crybaby.”


    Jayden gave her a small, rueful smile. “I know. I’m the one who made you cry.”


    Before Elyse could say another word, a frantic knock shattered the moment.


    “Mr. Owen! It’s urgent! Garret’s been surrounded! You’ve got to do something!” The voice outside was full of panic.


    Jayden’s expression hardened instantly. ncing back at Elyse, he saw fear flicker in her pale face. He raised a hand, trying tofort her. “Don’t worry. I’ll deal with this and be back before you know it. Just stay here and wait for me.”


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    Elyse stood frozen, watching as Jayden disappeared before she could even react.


    The click of the door behind him lingered in the air, and she couldn’t help but wonder—was what Jayden was doing really that dangerous? Why did he have to keep throwing himself into these perilous situations? Hadn’t he made enough from his business ventures? Elyse’s mind spun with confusion and concern.


    Two long hours passed as Elyse waited in her room, but the uncertainty gnawed at her. She couldn’t stand it any longer. Determined to get answers, she left the room and made her way outside.


    In the backyard, she spotted a small group of people and hurried over to them, desperate for information. But instead of the clear answers she was seeking, one of them asked her, “Are you Mr. Owen’s beloved?”


    Caught off guard, Elyse blinked. “What did you say?”


    With a knowing smile, the person replied, “Mr. Owen told us a few days ago that he’d find a way to bring you here to stay with him. Seems like he made good on that promise.”


    The man chuckled before adding, “Oh, and he said once all this is over, he’s going to marry you. Make sure to send us an invite to the wedding.”


    Elyse stood there, stunned, trying to process what she’d just heard. After a long pause, she finally asked, “You… you know me?”


    “Of course! Mr. Owen never stops talking about you,” the man replied cheerfully. “He’s always saying that once everything’s wrapped up, you’re heading off on a honeymoon. Garret’s even joked about how love-struck Mr. Owen is.”


    A pang of sadness hit Elyse as she murmured, “But Jayden’s gone. Garret is surrounded, and Jayden… he went to save him.”


    Understanding dawned on the man’s face. “You’re worried he won’t make it back, right?”


    Elyse nodded, her heart heavy with fear.


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