Chapter 239 Could It Really Be Love
Elyse had just sat down and taken a sip of water when Corrie entered the private room, wine glass in hand and a
smile on her face.
As Corrie took a seat next to Jayden, Elyse couldn't help but frown.ze [n)oVeL
The scent of Corrie's perfmade Jayden grimace. "Stay away from me."
Corrie tried to hide her embarrassment behind a smile. "This perfwas a gift from you,
remember?" she replied, glancing subtly at Elyse.
Elyse's expression of disappointment didn't go unnoticed by Corrie, who felt a surge of
satisfaction. That was the look she was hoping for.
Jayden cut her off sharply, "You're mistaken. I've never given you perfume."
"Hal" Peyton couldn't hold back a snicker at Jayden's blunt denial.
Embarrassed but quick to shift the focus, Corrie asked, "So, what's the celebration tonight? Why is everyone
here?"
Peyton cleared his throat, still suppressing his amusement. "Elyse just wrapped up her first performance as
concertmaster. We're celebrating her success."
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Elyse blushed under everyone's gaze.Corrie caught the look of admiration in Jayden's eyes and tightened her
jaw. Having once played the role of Jayden's girlfriend, albeit falsely, she could sense the stark difference in how
he now treated Elyse pared to her.
She studied Elyse critically. Beyond her violin skills, Corrie saw nothing extraordinary about her.
Yet, Jayden's eyes softened when they landed on Elyse. Could it really be love?
With a scoff, Corrie doubted it internally. Could someone as detached < as Jayden truly grasp the concept of
love?
Meanwhile, Elyse received a congratulatory message from a friend, filling her with warmth. She excitedly shared
the news with Jayden, and the two leaned close, whispering and laughing, oblivious to Corrie's growing irritation.
Corrie leaned forward, resting her chin on her hands with a sigh. "Today just isn't my day. | went on seven blind
dates after ing home, and all seven were a bust."
She glanced at Elyse with a hint of envy. "You and Jayden are so in love. I've never seen him this gentle and
attentive with me." Turning to Jayden, she asked softly, "Why weren't you like that with me2"
Elyse, feeling a bit off by Corrie's remarks, glanced at Jayden, searching for his reaction.
"Do you really want to get married that badly?" Jayden asked Corrie, a serious tone in his voice. Corrie responded
with a pointed question, "Are you saying you don't wantto settle down yet?" Corrie caught the look of
admiration in Jayden's eyes and tightened her jaw. Having once played the role of Jayden's girlfriend, albeit
falsely, she could sense the stark difference in how he now treated Elyse pared to her.
She studied Elyse critically. Beyond her violin skills, Corrie saw nothing extraordinary about her.
Yet, Jayden's eyes softened when they landed on Elyse. Could it really be love?
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With a scoff, Corrie doubted it internally. Could someone as detached < as Jayden truly grasp the concept of
love?
Meanwhile, Elyse received a congratulatory message from a friend, filling her with warmth. She excitedly shared
the news with Jayden, and the two leaned close, whispering and laughing, oblivious to Corrie's growing irritation.
Corrie leaned forward, resting her chin on her hands with a sigh. "Today just isn't my day. | went on seven blind
dates after ing home, and all seven were a bust."
She glanced at Elyse with a hint of envy. "You and Jayden are so in love. I've never seen him this gentle and
attentive with me." Turning to Jayden, she asked softly, "Why weren't you like that with me2"
Elyse, feeling a bit off by Corrie's remarks, glanced at Jayden, searching for his reaction.
"Do you really want to get married that badly?" Jayden asked Corrie, a serious tone in his voice. Corrie responded
with a pointed question, "Are you saying you don't wantto settle down yet?" Jayden met her gaze. "Hope you
can make it and won't die alone," he teased.
As the conversation continued, Elyse felt increasingly left out, sitting quietly to the side, nursing her drink in
Clive, sitting across from Elyse, noticed her disfort and fixed Corrie with a displeased look.
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"This dinner wasn't meant for you. Don't you have other places to be?"
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joy of reading with others and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away! Corrie looked up, feigning
innocence. "What's the problem? I'm just trying to join the
conversation."
Elyse exchanged a surprised look with Clive, whose expression darkened further.
Peyton, sensing the tension, intervened. "Look, you weren't really invited tonight. Maybe it's best
if you head home?"
Corrie stubbornly remained seated, eager to irk Elyse further and prove her dominance.
Peyton sighed, recalling Clive's strong aversion to Corrie. Clive usually avoided these gatherings if Corrie was
around.
Without another word, Clive stood abruptly, grabbed Corrie by the collar, and marched her out of the room.
Once the door shut, Peyton remarked to the rest, "Everyone knows Clive can't stand Corrie. My mistake."
Jayden frowned, concerned. "Go check on them. Make sure Clive doesn't go too far." Peyton nodded and hurried
out,
Jayden then turned to Elyse, who looked troubled. "Are you okay?"
Elyse met his gaze, a depth of emotion in her eyes. "Do you have any feelings left for Corrie?" Jayden looked
puzzled. "Why would you think that?"