?<strong>Chapter 1442:</strong>


    She stared at the screen, a wave of frustration washing over her. Finally, she typed back, her toneced with exasperation. “Haven’t you spoken to your parents about your true feelings for me?”


    Victor replied almost instantly, his annoyance apparent. “I have, but they’re stubborn. They want us to spend time together first.” Elyse sighed, rubbing her temples as if the motion could somehow untangle the mess she was stuck in.


    After a moment of silence, Victor hesitated. “If you’re not up for it, I can tell my parents you’re busy with work. You don’t have toe.”


    Elyse’s fingers hovered over her phone. “If I skip it, will it make things harder for you?” she finally asked.


    Victor’s reply was candid. “Honestly, yes. They’ll just double down on trying to push us together.”


    Elyse let out another sigh, resignation settling in. “Fine. I’ll go. I might as well use this chance to talk to them.”


    Victor seemed relieved. “This might actually work.”


    After a brief pause, she added, “Alright, I’ll be there.”


    Victor quickly followed up. “Want me to pick you up?”


    Elyse shook her head. “No, thanks. I’ll manage on my own.”


    Once they finalized the time, Elyse ended the conversation and decided to pay Jayden a visit.


    At Jayden’spany, she arrived just as he was stepping out of a meeting. Her sudden appearance turned heads, and curiosity buzzed among the staff.


    Jayden, calm andmanding as ever, noticed the whispering and promptly addressed it. “Stop specting. She’s my girl. Treat her with the same respect you’d give me.”


    The employees were stunned, their interest piqued even further. Without giving them a chance to react, Jayden guided Elyse into his office.


    He closed the door and immediately pulled Elyse into a warm embrace. His voice was filled with delight as he said, “This is the first time you’ve visited mypany. You have no idea how happy it makes me.”


    Elyse blinked, feeling a bit awkward. She scratched her head and replied, “I only know how to y the violin. What good am I to yourpany?”


    Jayden chuckled, his tone softening. “You being here is more than enough. It’s the best gift I could ask for.”


    Elyse rolled her eyes, brushing off his sentimental words. She decided to cut to the chase. “The Hayes family is hosting a charity g, and I’ve agreed to attend. It’s the day after tomorrow. Are you free toe?”


    Jayden’s expression shifted slightly, a hint of a frown tugging at his lips. “The day after tomorrow? What a coincidence. I have to head back to Watscar then. It’s time to settle the Owen family affairs once and for all.”


    Elyse was momentarily stunned. “I’ve heard the Owen family is on the brink of copse. Is it really that bad?”


    Jayden nodded gravely. “It is. But the main reason for their downfall is Enzo. He’s the one who cared the most about the Owen family, and now everyone else is paying the price for his choices.”


    Elyse finally got a straight answer and said with a touch of resolve, “Well then, you tackle the Owen family’s issues, and I’ll fly solo at the charity g.”


    Resolute, she turned to leave.


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