Chapter 404

Driscoll, wearing a grim expression, said, "I've warned him, but he's insistent. He refuses to leave until he sees Tracy today." After a pause, he added, "He seems very serious."

Tracy's eyes filled with panic. She hadn't considered what she would do if she ever saw Shaun again and hadn't thought they would reconcile. She no longer had any illusions about Shaun and didn't want to see him. Gripping Elyse's hand nervously, she asked, "What do I do now? Is he going to pester me forever?"

"No," Elyse squeezed Tracy's hand and encouraged her firmly. "I don't think Shaun will stand at the door all night. Ignore him. No one is allowed to open the door for him. Let him wait as long as he wants." Tracy was still visibly scared. Elyse tried to soothe her. "This is Jayden's turf. Shaun won't dare cause trouble. When Jayden gets back, we'll ask him what to do. Let's eat first." Hearing that, Tracy felt somewhat reassured.

After the meal, she sat on the sofa, lost in thought, with Elyse by her side. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and panicked. Driscoll approached them, his expression grim. "Shaun has blown the gate off our villa and forced his way inside." Elyse was shocked. "How dare he blow up my gate?" Tracy's face turned pale, and she was equally terrified. Driscoll nodded and asked calmly, "Should I let him in? If you don't agree, I'll arrange for bodyguards to escort him out." Elyse furrowed her brow and snapped, "Don't let him in. He had the nerve to blow up the gate! Unbelievable."

Tracy managed a bitter smile. "Elyse, just let him in. Shaun is determined. He won't stop until he sees me." Elyse protested, "That's why he shouldn't see you! Who does he think he is? After being apart for months, he suddenly pursues you and even cost you your job. How can he treat you like this?"

Tracy tried to speak, but no words came out. Elyse continued firmly, "Don't let him in. He'll leave once he realizes we're not budging." Driscoll immediately went to arrange security. Half an hour later, Elyse paced nervously in the living room while Tracy chewed her nails, worried that Driscoll might have failed or that they hadn't heard any news. At that moment, they heard footsteps approaching. They both looked toward the door. Shaun entered, wearing a black jacket and camouflage pants, his face grim. Tracy trembled at the sight of him. Despite her fear, Elyse stood in front of Shaun and snapped, "Uninvited? Is this your idea of etiquette?"

Ignoring Elyse, Shaun locked eyes with the frightened woman behind her. He softened his expression and said gently, "I'm sorry. I'll make up for your loss today, but could you please return my fiancée to me?" He added slowly, "We're planning a wedding soon, and her staying here is delaying things." Elyse held a firm expression. "What wedding? Didn't it get canceled? You can't have a ceremony now." Tracy covered her mouth, trying to hold back her tears. Shaun seemed like a stranger. Was he really the composed, collected man she once knew? Why was he acting like a madman?

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