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Enzo watched as Jayden left. The elderly butler, who had been standing quietly in the corner, stepped forward
and respectfully said, “Jayden really does stand on his own. His sharp intelligence and strategic mind are pivotal
for the future success of the Owen Group.” Enzo chose not to reply. He was more aware than anyone of Jayden’s
natural flair for business. Yet Jayden was not someone he could easily influence. Looking at his untouched tea,
Enzo mused, “His brilliance is undeniable, but his restless mind might hinder his achievements.” The old butler
bowed his head, choosing to keep his thoughts to himself. Playing with his teacup, Enzo asked, “It’s been about a
year since Jayden’s car accident, hasn't it?” The butler paused before replying, “One year and four months, sir.”
Enzo’s face grew stern. “More than a year has passed, and he still hasn't learned from his experiences or
reconsidered his choices. | find that quite disappointing.” The butler nodded in agreement. “His pride might be
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇthis undoing unless he confronts challenges and learns from them, even if it means standing up to you.” Enzo
gave a dismissive snort but remained silent. He recognized the necessity to give Jayden a firm lesson, seeing
how bold his defiance had become.
After leaving Enzo’s house, Jayden didn’t return to his office but instead went directly home. As he entered, he
was welcomed by the soothing sounds of a violin. Although he wasn’t well-versed in classical music, he found
comfort in its melodies. Jayden made his way into the living room. There, he was greeted by Elyse’s warm smile.
“Why are you hso early today?” she asked. Jayden stroked his chin thoughtfully. Now that his role in
founding the company was no longer a secret to Enzo, he saw no reason to hide it from Elyse. “I had a talk with
my grandfather today,” he explained simply. Elyse looked surprised. “What did he want with you? Was he trying
to make things difficult?” Jayden kept his calm. “My company has been taking away sof Owen Group's
projects, and he’s not happy about it.” Elyse wondered how to comfort Jayden. A realization suddenly hit her
hard that Jayden had unexpectedly revealed his closely guarded secret to her. She had always suspected Jayden
was involved in such secretive dealings, but he had never confirmed anything despite her questions. Now
hearing it straight from him was unexpected.
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Seeing the complexity in her reaction, Jayden reassured her. “I didn’t mean to hide it from you. I just knew that
for everything to work out, not everyone should be aware of it.” Elyse looked at him with mixed feelings and
asked, “Have you accomplished what you set out to do?” “Not quite,” Jayden admitted. “My grandpa has
discovered my actions. So | don’t have to keep it a secret now.” Elyse opened her mouth to respond but found
herself speechless. It occurred to Elyse that she should support Jayden regardless of how his plan turned out.
Still, she felt a sting from not being more involved in Jayden’s secretive plans. His hesitation to share details with
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmher in the past made her feel that he was keeping his guard up even around her. Despite her internal conflict,
Elyse forced a smile. After a brief pause, Jayden attempted to lighten the mood by suggesting, “Even though it's
a bit late, would you like to csee my company?” Caught off guard, Elyse responded, “What?” Jayden
clarified, “Since you're my wife, you should see where | work.” Jayden expected Elyse to jump at the opportunity,
but instead, she hesitated. Looking down, Elyse answered, “I have an important competition tomorrow. Can we
talk about this later?” Without another word, Elyse went upstairs, her expression unreadable as she carried her
violin with her. Left alone and confused, Jayden turned to Driscoll for clarity. “Is she upset again? What's troubling
her now? I've explained why | kept things from her. Why is she still unhappy?” Driscoll gave Jayden a knowing
look. “It’s understandable that she’s upset. As your wife, she probably expects full disclosure from you, trusting
she wouldn't betray your trust. But your secrecy might make her feel you don’t trust her completely.” Jayden
frowned. “I've dropped hints about my true identity to her before. She’s just not picking up on it.” Driscoll’s face
showed a mix of amusement and concern. “Deception is the biggest test in any marriage. How would you feel if
she were hiding something from you?” Jayden acknowledged he wouldn't like it. Driscoll’s concern deepened.
What Jayden was really concealing from Elyse wasn't just about his business but also that his legs were fine and
he could walk. Driscoll feared the day the truth would inevitably cout. Elyse would definitely be furious.
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