?<strong>Chapter 1484:</strong>


    Before Elyse could answer, the shrill ring of her phone sliced through the tension. Lying on the nearby table, the screen lit up, drawing both of their gazes.


    “Can you hand me my phone?” Elyse asked, nudging Jayden gently. Jayden reached over, snagging the phone, but his eyes narrowed as he read the name shing on the screen.


    “Victor Hayes? Why’s he calling you?” he demanded, his tone turning frosty.


    Before Elyse could even react, Jayden had jabbed the decline button.


    “What did you do that for?” Elyse snapped, ring at him.


    Jayden folded his arms, his face set in a scowl. “Why is he calling you at this hour? What kind of rtionship do you have with this guy? Are you hiding something from me?”


    Elyse rolled her eyes, exasperation creeping into her voice. “Don’t be ridiculous. He’s just a friend of my cousin. He’s always been there to lend a hand when I needed help.”


    Jayden didn’t look convinced, his irritation simmering just below the surface. “Then why does he think it’s okay to call you sote? I’m right here, aren’t I? Do you need his help with something right now?”


    “If you were so curious, you shouldn’t have hung up,” Elyse shot back, her tone pointed.


    “I had to. A guy like him has no business reaching you, especially not at night,” Jayden retorted stubbornly.


    Realization dawned on Elyse, and a mischievous smile curled her lips.


    “Wait a second, are you jealous?”


    Jayden scoffed, his ego prickling. “Jealous? Me? Don’t be absurd.”


    Feigning indifference, Elyse shrugged nonchntly. “Oh, so you’re not jealous? That’s too bad. I was going to pamper you, calm you down, and maybe even let you make love to me again just to cheer you up.”


    In an instant, Jayden’s bravado melted away. “Alright, fine. I’m jealous,” he admitted hastily.


    Elyse shook her head, her tone teasing. “No, you’re not. You just said so yourself—how could you be jealous?”


    Jayden gently cupped her face, his thumb brushing over her cheek. Without breaking eye contact, he guided her back onto the sofa, his movements deliberate andmanding. His hands traced down her sides, parting her legs with confidence. As he leaned in closer, their bodies fused in a moment charged with passion.


    Elyse let out a soft gasp, surprise flickering in her eyes. She tensed momentarily, her breath hitching as if to protest. But as Jayden’s touch grew more intense, the tension in her body began to melt away.


    “You dare to tease me, huh? Alright then. I’ll make sure you remember who’s in charge tonight.” He then pulled her into his arms, his lips capturing hers in a searing kiss. With a fiery passion, he imed herpletely, their connection igniting in a moment of raw, unbridled intimacy.


    Meanwhile, at the Twilight Bar, Victor sat with his phone in hand, his fingers idly tracing the edges of the screen as he stared at it with mild curiosity. He had called Elyse only to have his call declined almost immediately. A faint frown tugged at his lips. What could she possibly be up to that she’d ignore me?


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