Chapter 636:

Cody, seeing Fiona, instantly understood. His head swam, and he murmured, "Easy there," as Morgan, close behind, quickly stepped forward to support him. Gavin, lagging behind, was oblivious. He hurried to Elyse's side, taking in the unfolding scene.

Fiona, frantic, tried to adjust her clothes, making matters worse. It took time before she managed to compose herself.

Gripping the desk, trembling, Fiona looked up at Gavin's cold face. "Gavin, why are you all here?" she asked, her voice quivering.

Gavin's lips curled into a sardonic smile. "If we hadn't arrived, how would we have discovered your audacity in attempting to seduce Elyse's husband?"

Fiona forced a smile. "This is a misunderstanding. It's not what it looks like. There's nothing between Jayden and me."

She turned to Jayden, desperate. "Right, Jayden? Tell them there's nothing going on between us."

Jayden pointed to a surveillance camera in the corner. "This is your first time in my office, so you wouldn't know it's under constant surveillance. Every word and action has been recorded. I can't vouch for your innocence, but mine is crystal clear."

"Surveillance?" Fiona looked up in panic, noticing cameras in each corner. Fearfully, she stammered, "Why would you install cameras?"

Jayden sneered. "If I hadn't, what's to stop others from stealing company secrets when I'm away?"

Fiona was speechless. She'd prepared excuses, but knew Jayden's footage would destroy them.

After a brief struggle, Fiona surrendered. With a heavy heart, she turned to Elyse, who had watched silently. Unable to meet Elyse's gaze, Fiona lowered her eyes. "Elyse, if you have something to say, just say it. I can handle it."

Elyse tilted her head, a slight smile playing on her lips. "Fiona, do you want me to scold you so you'll feel less guilty?"

Fiona avoided Elyse's eyes, too afraid to answer. Elyse looked away, speaking slowly. "When you came to my house last time and offered to accompany me for my prenatal checkup, something felt off. You seemed overly concerned about my husband. I didn't want you to come to the hospital with me, but you insisted."

After a tense pause, Elyse's voice turned icy. "Fiona, on the day I lost my baby, did you purposely choose not to save me, waiting for me to lose my baby?"

Fiona's lip trembled as she bit it, her clenched fists betraying her fear.

Elyse continued, "You must have been overjoyed when I lost my child, weren't you?"

Gavin stood in shock, unable to comprehend Fiona's actions. In disbelief, he asked, "Elyse is your violin practice partner, your friend. How could you stand by and watch her lose her child?"

Filled with bitterness, Fiona replied, "Because I love him too. He's handsome, wealthy, and kind. Why couldn't I have him? What makes you better than me?"

Jayden stood, his expression cold. "You're out of your mind comparing yourself to Elyse. How do you even compare to her? With your ordinary looks?"

Fiona, stung, stared at him, a mix of emotions on her face. "Is Elyse really that amazing in your eyes? Why would you go to such lengths for her?"

Jayden, perplexed, asked, "Such a stupid question. In your mind, should I treat you well instead of her? Who do you think you are?"

Gavin, finding Fiona's words absurd, added, "Do you think you can just claim any man you fancy, regardless of whether he has a partner? How is your behavior any different from a mistress?"

Fiona, momentarily stunned, retorted, "You don't understand. Jayden and I had a special connection. It's destiny. We belong together."

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