Chapter 135

Judy's eyes filled with tears as she stared at the love bite on Jayden's neck. Had it happened last night? Why else would the mark be there? They must have stayed up late, too busy with intimacy to come down on time this morning. Jealousy gnawed at her; she clenched her teeth.

Driscoll noticed the mark and sighed in relief; they must have reconciled. He said casually, "I'll have someone take breakfast up to Mrs. Owen later. She needs to eat."

Jayden agreed immediately, "Absolutely. We can't have her going hungry."

Judy bowed her head. Her face remained composed, but inside, she was seething. She had complained of hunger, and Jayden had dismissed her, yet he was considerate toward Elyse. Why couldn't he see that she was just as hungry? Her hurt and resentment kept her quiet throughout Jayden's meal. Once he finished, he retreated to his study, leaving her alone. Her heart grew heavier.

Meanwhile, a sandwich and a bottle of warm milk sat ready in the kitchen. Seeing this, Judy approached the cook with a forced smile. "Is someone taking that to Elyse? I'm free now; I could do it."

The chef, puzzled by her eagerness, replied cautiously, "I need to check with Driscoll first."

"Why bother him? I'll take it," Judy insisted, grabbing the tray. She left, ignoring the chef's calls to stop.

After assigning a maid to deliver the meal, Driscoll returned to find it already gone. The chef explained what had happened. Driscoll's expression darkened. "She shouldn't be involved again," he muttered. He understood Judy's intentions, though he wasn't sure of her exact plan.

He blamed himself for the mishap and resolved to apologize to Elyse upon her return.

Meanwhile, Judy never delivered the breakfast. Instead, after leaving the villa, she found a secluded spot to eat it before wandering around and returning later. Unaware of the breakfast, Elyse arrived at the studio and began her rehearsal. Hungry, she nibbled on biscuits from her locker. She felt a pang of self-pity. Jayden was content, yet she was starving.

She texted Jayden, "You're a bad guy. You enjoyed yourself while I'm stuck here eating biscuits."

Jayden responded promptly, "Didn't Driscoll arrange for breakfast for you?"

During her break, Elyse quickly texted back "no" and returned to rehearsal.

In his study, Jayden pondered Elyse's reply. Driscoll entered with tea, and Jayden asked, "Who was supposed to send the breakfast to Elyse?"

Taken aback, Driscoll replied truthfully, "Judy. I had someone else in mind, but she insisted on taking it herself." He hesitated. "Is there anything wrong?"

Jayden paused, then said flatly, "No. Please leave; I need to get back to work."

Driscoll nodded and left quietly.

Upon her return, Driscoll confronted Judy. "You need to start cleaning the house now."

Judy was surprised, almost protesting until she recalled her earlier offer to help. With a grimace, she agreed.

Following Driscoll, Judy observed, "This place looks really clean already. Maybe I should work on another area."

Driscoll's expression hardened. "It's necessary to maintain the cleanliness of every part of the house daily, even if it appears clean. You are a servant; it's your responsibility."

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