Chapter 143:
Elyse’s voice trembled as she finished her sentence, her emotions threatening to overwhelm her. Richie, sensing her distress, offered a tissue box. Elyse, maintaining her facade, gently pushed it away. “I’m not crying. I’m fine.”
Despite her composure, Richie saw her frustration and unspoken emotions. Why wouldn't she acknowledge her feelings, or accept his comfort?
He exchanged a glance with Jayden, silently conveying his concern. Had Elyse's husband noticed her distress?
Jayden, deep in thought, knew Elyse's recent behavior stemmed from jealousy of Judy. But what triggered this envy? He was perplexed by her sudden change.
Growing impatient, Jayden tapped his fingers on the table. “Let’s eat. You must be starving,” he said.
Elyse’s anger simmered. “I’m not hungry,” she retorted coldly.
Jayden rolled his eyes, taking her hand. “Fine, let’s go home,” he said irritably.
Elyse struggled, but couldn't break free. Her frustration boiled over. “I’m not going back with you! Go alone!”
“Come home with me,” Jayden insisted, dragging her along.
Richie watched, confused. “Are they really leaving like that? I can’t finish all this alone,” he muttered, continuing to eat.
At home, Jayden forcefully ushered Elyse inside despite her protests. Driscoll, witnessing their arrival, felt concern. “Mr. Owen, perhaps you should be more considerate,” he suggested gently.
Jayden’s frustration intensified. “I’ve been good to her, and she’s angry with me.”
“How good?” Elyse retorted sharply. “You mean ordering me around while being kind to other women?”
“When?” Jayden sneered.
“The past few days. Need I remind you?” She leaned closer, her voice piercing.
Jayden scratched his ear, a sinister smile spreading. “You’ve gone too far, Elyse,” he said ominously.
Trembling, Elyse was pulled toward the elevator. Desperate, she called to Driscoll. “Driscoll, please help me!”
Driscoll hesitated, concerned, but didn't defy Jayden. “Mr. Owen, please don’t go too far,” he pleaded, to no avail.
Jayden ignored him, repeatedly pressing the elevator button. He pushed Elyse onto the bed. Despite her struggles, he climbed onto the bed, sitting above her buttocks. She tried to turn her head, but he pressed it into the pillow. He swiftly removed his tie and blindfolded her.
“Get off me! I don’t want to sleep here!” Elyse protested.
Jayden gritted his teeth and spanked her. She was furious. “Jayden, you’re being disrespectful!”
“Is this disrespectful?” Jayden smirked, licking his lips. His eyes sparkled with desire.
He quickly unbuckled his belt and tied her hands.
Elyse sensed something was wrong. Her confidence faltered, but she declared, “Don’t you dare.”
Jayden turned her over, noting her disheveled clothes. His touch made her tremble. Her arrogance faded.
Her voice quivered. “Don’t even try. We’re still arguing. I’m not in the mood.”
“What argument?” Jayden retorted, undressing her. He groped her breasts, his voice hoarse with desire. “How dare you refuse dinner because of some woman?”
Elyse’s body shook violently. How could she discuss her experiences when he seemed so distant?
Her expression hardened. Jayden saw her stubbornness. He remained composed, confident he could sway her. He removed her panties and inserted two fingers into her vagina. “You provoked me first.” ... ... ...
This revised version improves grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure for better clarity and flow. It also removes unnecessary repetition and clarifies ambiguous phrasing. The ending is left with the ellipsis as provided in the original.