Chapter 1114:

Without another word, Jayden headed for the hotel exit. Still confused, Edward followed. Outside, Elyse strolled to a nearby café, ordering bread and coffee before settling in for a quiet breakfast. Sixty feet away, two men in smart attire discreetly observed her. While nibbling on a cookie, Edward grumbled, “This is your plan? We’re basically spying on her. What a creep!” Jayden sipped his coffee, unfazed. “Feel free to leave if you’re uncomfortable. Stop pestering me.” With cookie crumbs on his face, Edward continued eating, grumbling less. Elyse wandered into several quaint shops, picking up a few items before heading back to the violin shop she’d visited the previous day. Jayden and Edward followed from a distance. But when Edward started to approach the door, Jayden yanked him back by the collar. “What do you think you’re doing? She’ll see you.” “I wasn’t going inside. Just standing nearby,” Edward muttered. Jayden’s face twisted in disgust. “Don’t give me that excuse.” Fuming, Edward held his tongue. How dare this man order him around? Would he follow these orders? To his own dismay, yes, he would. Feeling defeated, Edward slumped against the wall, frustration evident on his face. Inside the shop, Elyse greeted the owner, asking, “Hello, is your father willing to sell me the violin?” Anthony smiled warmly. “Yes, we had a long talk yesterday, and he’s finally agreed to sell it to you.” He disappeared into the back to retrieve the violin. Unable to contain her joy, Elyse began to hum softly to herself. When Anthony returned, he overheard and asked, “Is that ‘La Vie En Rose’ you’re humming?” Elyse’s eyes widened in surprise. “Yes, how did you guess?” Anthony chuckled and said, “I’m a big music lover. I’ve heard that song more times than I can count, so I know it instantly.” Anthony carefully handed the violin to Elyse, his voice full of emotion as he said, “May this violin bring you a life as lovely as a rose.” Elyse received the instrument with a thoughtful nod, her eyes scanning its form. “Is there a particular piece you want to hear? I’d be happy to play something for you.”