Chapter 287:

Elyse's tweet read: "I'm the authentic creator. All three tracks on Mabel's album are my original compositions. I didn't authorize the artwork for her latest album. Mabel stole and appropriated my melodies." This declaration garnered significant attention and reignited fervent online debates. Users delved into analyzing the true composer.

In response, Mabel commented under Elyse's tweet: "Elyse, I sense your envy, but I empathize. We're family. There's still time for reconciliation, and I'm open to forgiving you." Subsequently, Mabel messaged Elyse directly, asking, "Elyse, you claim I pilfered your original works. Where's the proof? How will you persuade the public without presenting evidence?"

Elyse was almost amused by Mabel's audacity. Mabel's continuous emphasis on evidence suggested she knew Elyse couldn't provide any. Mabel was clearly trying to push Elyse to her limits.

Silently, Elyse repeatedly refreshed the comments. No one believed her; netizens sided with Mabel. Concerned, Darren contacted Elyse. "Are you okay? I've seen your statement. I'll help find evidence."

In a daze, Elyse's memory was sparked by Darren's voice. "Could you also check last week's surveillance footage around my locker? Mabel might have opened it."

Darren readily agreed. "Sure, I'll check it now."

Elyse thanked Darren. After ending the call, she revisited Glenda's video. Overcome with grief, her loud sobs caught Driscoll's attention.

"Excuse me, Mrs. Owen, I'm entering," Driscoll announced, pushing open the door to find Elyse in tears. Rushing to her side, he asked with concern, "Are you alright?"

Elyse shook her head. Despite accepting her mother's lack of affection, each instance of differential treatment reopened a deep wound. Unable to contain her tears, she cried, "Why does my mother only favor Mabel? I'm perplexed. In what way am I inferior to Mabel?"

Driscoll was speechless, grappling with Elyse's question. He considered Elyse a fine young woman, but couldn't understand Glenda and Lanny's indifference. After a moment of silence, he could only offer reassurance: "Please don't despair. Mr. Owen will help with this."

Overwhelmed with sadness, Elyse collapsed, sobbing uncontrollably.

Driscoll's heart pounded as he witnessed Elyse's collapse. He quickly called the family doctor and instructed the maids to help Elyse to bed. With trembling fingers, he then called Jayden.

Meanwhile, Jayden relaxed in the nursing home garden, enjoying tea with the elderly woman. Despite a recent improvement in her spirits, she still suffered from memory loss.

Seeking answers, Jayden hoped she would offer a revelation to confirm his suspicions. However, upon his arrival, she remained silent, focused solely on her tea.

After waiting, Jayden's patience wore thin. He asked Tobin, "Have you identified any stimuli to which she reacts?"

Tobin replied, "Aside from Mrs. Owen, there have been no discernible reactions or verbal communication."

Could the elderly woman's only reaction be to Elyse?

Jayden was lost in thought, playing with his teacup, when two nursing attendants wheeled an elderly man towards them.

"Did you catch the latest search? It's quite a captivating show. I'm uncertain who the genuine original is," one attendant remarked.

"Undoubtedly Mabel. Her mother's confirmation seals it. Elyse must be jealous of Mabel. Having a gifted sister like her makes it difficult for Elyse not to feel jealous," the other opined.

"It's truly uncommon for sisters to become adversaries. Hopefully, there's a twist in the drama soon; otherwise, we'll be left with no gossip for days," the first attendant commented.

Overhearing the nurses' conversation, Jayden sensed something was wrong. He checked the trending search, found Elyse's statement, and then Glenda's clarifying video.

Witnessing Glenda's attempt to discredit Elyse, Jayden's self-loathing intensified. He reproached himself for his earlier leniency toward Lanny and Glenda, inadvertently allowing them to believe they were above consequences.

Jayden's fury simmered, his mind consumed with thoughts of revenge. Suddenly, Tobin startled him.

In a hushed tone, Tobin urged Jayden, "Mr. Owen, look at her."

Jayden looked up, noticing the elderly woman's wide eyes fixed on his phone, which displayed Glenda's video.

Jayden squinted, tilting his phone. The elderly woman's stare mirrored his movements.

Jayden exclaimed, "Do you know Glenda?"

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