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With no work obligations weighing her down, Elyse woke up naturally and descended to the kitchen for
breakfast. Afterward, she ventured into the garden to indulge in sviolin practice. Pausing to quench her
thirst with a sip of water, she turned and was surprised to spot Taylor Norris.
Rubbing her eyes in disbelief, she exclaimed, “Taylor! When did you get here?”
Approaching Taylor with a look of surprise, Elyse reminisced about their last meetings. She hadn't laid eyes on
him in months. After exchanging pleasantries, she noticed the sly grin on his face as he leaned against the table.
“I've recently returned, and I've heard about your violin skills. Today, | finally get to hear them,” he remarked.
Returning his smile, Elyse couldn't help but ask, “So what brings you here?”
Taylor said mysteriously, “I'm here to collect a debt from your husband.”
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Taken aback, Elyse hesitated before probing further, “How much does he owe you? Is it a big amount?”
With a playful tone, Taylor quipped, “Yeah, quite a lot. | doubt you could cover the amount.”
Elyse coughed lightly, feeling a hint of embarrassment creeping in. She couldn't help but wonder about the
extent of Jayden’s debt to Taylor. Were they facing financial strain from now on? The notion of potential hardship
gnawed at her, and she bit her lip, contemplating the implications. She mused silently and concluded that she
might need to return to work, her expression shifting with the weight of her thoughts.
Observing her turmoil, Taylor found a flicker of amusement in her transparent demeanor. Elyse remained as
openhearted and unassuming as ever. Her innocence had been preserved, shielded by Jayden’s care. Sensing
Elyse’s growing concern, Taylor offered reassurance with a smile. “Even though he owesmoney, it's not like
he can't afford it. Don’t fret too much.”
Relieved, Elyse responded awkwardly, “Really? That's a relief.”
Taylor glanced at his watch, breaking the silence. “It's about time. Can you escortto Jayden’s?”
After a moment's pause, Elyse carefully stored her violin and replied with a smile, “Of course. He's in the study.
Follow me.”
When Jayden’s eyes met with Taylor's, assuming a stern demeanor, Jayden demanded, “What brings you here?
Leave.”
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With a sly grin, Taylor retorted, “Who do you think you are orderingaround?”
Jayden sneered, “I own this house.”
Tension crackled in the air between them. Caught in the middle, Elyse felt uneasy. Both men held noble status,
making their confrontation perplexing to her.
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Just as she debated leaving to avoid the conflict, Driscoll intervened. “Mrs. Owen, your friend is here.”
Elyse seized the opportunity, slipping past Taylor and exiting the study with relief.
Once Elyse had left, Jayden rose from his seat and shut the study door. Annoyance etched on his face, he
questioned, “What do you want? Didn't | compensate you for the cruise?”
Taylor produced a check and tossed it onto the table. “I don’t need your money. I'm not strapped for cash.”
Arms crossed and expression cold, Jayden met Taylor's gaze with indifference. Observing Jayden closely, Taylor
sighed. “How long will you keep up this charade with your wife? Does she even know you can walk? Will you
continue to deceive her, or has she never suspected?”
With a scoff, Jayden retorted, “That's none of your business. Tell me, what do you want?”
The cruise ship Baxter boarded was linked to Taylor's family. Had Jayden not uncovered this connection, he
wouldn't have devised a plan to thwart Baxter and his associates. To his surprise, Taylor had declined his offer of
compensation after Baxter sabotaged the cruise ship by blowing up its hull.
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