Chapter 380:

Jayden narrowed his eyes. "That must be Kaelyn. She was a celebrity; it increases the likelihood she'd be at the TV station." He couldn't imagine anyone else harboring such animosity toward Elyse.

With renewed purpose, he dialed a number. "Find Kaelyn Bennett. Bring her in, no matter what," he instructed. Gavin, witnessing this, offered, "At least we can track down the culprit."

Jayden's face hardened. "I completely missed her. My bad." Gavin attempted to reassure him. "I know how much you care about Elyse. She's lucky to have you."

Jayden was silent for a moment before asking about Elyse's condition. Gavin replied sincerely, "Elyse is set to compete in the Champions Cup. With the first round just days away, I hope she recovers quickly and achieves her dream."

Jayden appreciated Gavin's concern. Reaching the hospital, he spotted Theo by the operating room doors. To his surprise, Theo had saved Elyse. A dark cloud settled over Jayden's face. The thought that his wife had been rescued by a man who clearly desired her stirred a cocktail of emotions.

Theo, equally stunned by Jayden's presence, had his own agenda. He'd hoped saving Elyse would guarantee her attention upon waking. Jayden's arrival threw a wrench in his plans. Theo sneered at Jayden's wheelchair. "You're so useless. You couldn't have saved her."

Jayden clenched his fists but remained silent. This time, Theo was the hero, leaving Jayden feeling indebted. His voice laced with ice, Jayden replied, "If you need anything in the future, come to me. Now leave. My wife doesn't need you around."

Just as Theo was about to retort, Jayden's phone buzzed. After listening intently, he said with chilling indifference, "Perhaps you should settle this with Kaelyn." Theo's blood ran cold. Could Kaelyn be involved?

"I just received word," Jayden continued, "Kaelyn boarded a plane and left. Do you think that's a coincidence? You can ask her yourself." Theo grasped the implication. "Are you saying Kaelyn poisoned Elyse?" "Precisely," Jayden confirmed. "Kaelyn wants Elyse dead."

"Impossible! Kaelyn wouldn't go that far, no matter how much she dislikes Elyse," Theo vehemently denied. "If you don't believe me, there's nothing more to say," Jayden stated coolly. "Leave. I'll handle this."

Sensing Theo's defiance, Jayden countered, "When Elyse wakes up, she'll want to see me, not you. Spare yourself the embarrassment and leave." Unable to bear the tension, Gavin stepped in.

"Sir," Gavin interjected, "why not investigate Kaelyn and see if she truly intended to harm Elyse?" Confused and troubled by Kaelyn's potential motive, Theo opted to leave, seeking answers. He needed to confront Kaelyn.

With Theo gone, Gavin sighed, looking at the still-lit operating room sign. "Why does Elyse have such rotten luck? I just brought her here for a show filming. Who could have predicted this?" A worried crease appeared on Jayden's forehead. "She's like a delicate flower who needs my protection. She can't be alone. Anyone could hurt her."

Inside the operating room, Peyton worked tirelessly to stabilize Elyse's erratic heartbeat. Despite his efforts, she remained unconscious. "Keep monitoring her vitals," Peyton instructed his team. "I'll have a word with the family."

Exiting the room, Peyton approached Jayden with a grim expression. "Do you know what Elyse ingested? Has it been analyzed? Knowing the toxin is crucial for treatment." Jayden shook his head. "Samples are at the testing agency. They're working around the clock."