Chapter 1098:

Elyse shook her head, pushing his hand away. Jayden tried again, but she dismissed him. Retreating awkwardly, he asked, “Are you angry with me?”

Elyse sat up, her voice tight with anger. “Do you have any idea how frightened I was? And you scared me even more. You think I’m just here to be teased, don’t you?”

Before Jayden could apologize, she cut him off. “It seems like you think I’m here to be pushed around. It’s always like this with you. Why are you always like this?” Agitated, she turned away, closing her eyes.

Realizing his mistake, Jayden gently tapped her shoulder. “Please don’t be upset. I was only playing around. I’m sorry.”

Ignoring him, she remained silent. Feeling defeated, Jayden decided to go to town, get something to eat, and sleep.

Settling into the driver’s seat, he said, “You rest. I’ll drive us to town.” He stepped on the gas. Charlie’s subordinates were a distant thought.

After a long drive, they reached town by dawn. Famous for its violin-making shops, the town depended on this craft for its livelihood. As Elyse stepped out, eager to explore, Jayden gently restrained her.

“We’ve got plenty of time. Let’s eat and rest before we head out,” he insisted. Reluctantly, Elyse allowed him to lead her.

Inside a cozy restaurant, Jayden seated her and picked up the menu. “What would you like?” he asked. Still annoyed, Elyse answered tersely.

Seizing the moment, he leaned forward, captured her chin, and kissed her. Elyse’s eyes widened in shock; disbelief was clear on her face. She touched her lips, her voice confused. “What are you doing?”

Jayden smirked, playful yet daring. “You were ignoring me, so obviously, you were waiting for me to kiss you.” Despite her frustration, Elyse chuckled reluctantly.

“Just because we kissed once doesn’t reset our relationship. What gave you that confidence?” Elyse retorted, her eyebrow arched.

Shrugging, Jayden replied, “You’re overthinking it; I just wanted to steal a kiss.” He leaned closer, his voice a teasing whisper. “And who knows? I might kiss you again.”

Elyse quickly covered her mouth. After Jayden ordered, their meal arrived quickly, and they ate heartily. Jayden, especially hungry after the long drive, devoured his food.