Chapter 450:

Corrie flew into a rage. "You rushed over just because he said he missed you? What are you, a call girl? Do you have no self-respect?"

Visibly hurt, Lennie bit her lip, tears glistening in her eyes. In her red high heels, she looked fragile and pitiful beside the imposing Corrie.

Just then, Brook emerged from another elevator, looking flustered and uneasy. Jayden, observing the scene, considered Brook's nervousness typical given the circumstances. The timing of the confrontation was disastrous.

Since Enzo's arrival at the company, the entire team had been on edge, carefully avoiding missteps. Yet, these two women had ignited a significant conflict. Brook's distress was understandable.

"Enough! Let her go!" Brook intervened, quickly stepping between them and shielding Lennie.

"Brook, who is she? She seems so aggressive, unlike me," Lennie said provocatively, clinging to Brook's back.

This infuriated Corrie further. Pointing at Lennie, she shouted, "You wretch! He's my man. If you dare come near him again, I swear I'll kill you."

As she lunged at Lennie, the latter feigned vulnerability. Grasping Brook's hand, Lennie pleaded, "Brook, protect me! She's threatening my life. What a cruel woman!"

"Enough! Aren't you embarrassed by this display?" Brook was at his wit's end. With his grandfather upstairs, the last thing he needed was a scandal. If Enzo discovered his secret lover and the ensuing drama, it could ruin him. He was already competing fiercely with Debora for crucial company resources and couldn't afford any missteps. Firmly grasping Lennie's hand, he headed for the elevator. Turning, he saw Jayden watching.

A flicker of embarrassment crossed Brook's face. "What brings you here?" he asked.

Jayden responded nonchalantly, "Grandpa's interested in my company and invited me for a discussion."

Envy briefly flashed in Brook's eyes—Jayden clearly enjoyed Enzo's high regard. Pointing at Lennie, Jayden remarked, "I thought you were bringing Corrie to your office, not your secret lover."

Lennie laughed lightly. "You don't understand, Jayden. Brook and I are soulmates. He can't live without me."

"Jayden, please help me. I don't know what to do anymore. He's cheated on me," Corrie said, feeling betrayed and desperate.

Jayden appeared indifferent. He studied Corrie before saying bluntly, "If you can't handle his secret lover, how do you expect to marry into the Owen family?"

Stunned by his coldness, Corrie faltered. "I was your girlfriend once. Don't you feel any obligation to help me?"

Raising an eyebrow, Jayden replied coolly, "Why should I help you, a former girlfriend who means nothing now? Or did you think you were more to me?"

Furious, Corrie exclaimed, "Even you won't help me, Jayden!"

Meanwhile, Lennie, resting a hand on her stomach, scoffed at Corrie's plight. "You're so pitiful. No career, no man, just low self-esteem. At least I'm the one Brook chooses to be with."

Leaning into Brook, Lennie seemed to find comfort in his embrace. Pleased, Brook led Lennie into the elevator. Corrie tried to follow, but Brook blocked her.

"What are you doing here? Lennie is here for me. Are you just trying to cause trouble?" Lennie added with a taunt, "You know, women who can't keep their men are useless. Maybe you should hit the beauty salon instead. You're nowhere near as attractive as me."

Biting back her anger, Corrie watched helplessly as the elevator doors closed. Seeing the drama end, Jayden prepared to leave.

But Corrie, desperate, grabbed his wheelchair. "Why didn't you help me?"

Jayden looked at her, genuinely perplexed. "Why should I? He's your man, not mine."

"But I know your secret," Corrie blurted out.

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