Chapter 1110:

With a cold expression, Jayden hissed, “Why the hell are you banging on the door in the middle of the night?”

Edward took a step forward, attempting to push past him. “Where’s Elyse?” he demanded. “Elyse! I’m here to take you back!”

Jayden’s hand shot out, clamping over Edward’s mouth. He glanced back into the room, ensuring Elyse was still asleep, then shoved Edward outside, closing the door behind him. “She’s sleeping,” Jayden growled under his breath. “What do you want with her?”

Edward sneered, a cruel glint in his eye. “What do I want? I’m here to take her away. She’s only going to suffer if she stays with you.”

Jayden clenched his jaw, restraining the urge to punch him. Edward’s gaze swept over Jayden with disdain.

“Honestly, if I were you, I wouldn’t have dragged her into this mess. You call this love? You know you’re in deep trouble, yet you still brought her along. How selfish can you get?”

Edward continued, his voice dripping with condescension, “Set Elyse free. Her career’s just starting to take off. Can’t you let her live a little longer in peace?”

Jayden’s eyes darkened with resolve. “You think my love is selfish and disgraceful?” He took a step closer, his voice unwavering. “But so what? Unless I’m dead, she’ll never leave my side for the rest of her life.”

Edward’s face twisted with bitterness. “You’re impossible.”

Jayden gave a lazy shrug. “Right back at you.” Unbothered, Jayden tilted his head slightly, his voice calm but cutting. “Honestly, I didn’t expect you to stay in character.”

Edward’s jaw clenched as Jayden continued, raising an eyebrow in mock curiosity. “Did you ever think it would come to this when you first approached me, asking to collaborate? Does Elyse even know that your intentions weren’t exactly pure?” He leaned in, his words sharp with disdain. “You say you’re pursuing her, but what are you really after? Do you want her, or are you just so deep in your performance that you’ve lost track of who you are?”

Edward winced, the words cutting too close. This was a sore spot for him. At first, it had just been a game, a way to inject a little excitement into his mundane existence. But somewhere along the way, Edward had fallen for Elyse, and it had become more than just a game.

Grinding his teeth, Edward retorted, “That’s none of your business. I’m only here to take Elyse back. She has a life waiting for her, something better than hiding out with you in this run-down, dead-end town.”