Chapter 724:

Before she could respond, Jayden interjected, "How about you name a price for this piece?"

Elyse's mind was in disarray, unable to grasp Jayden's intention.

Jayden lifted his wrist, showed his watch, calmly removed it, and handed it to Elyse. He looked at her intently and said, "Here you go. Now, give us the cake."

Aarya, unable to sit still, quickly took the watch and put it back on Jayden's wrist, protesting, "No, this watch is worth millions. You can't just give it away for a piece of cake! I won't allow it!"

Checking his watch, Jayden said to Aarya with a sly grin, "You're simply my girlfriend. Why concern yourself with my spending?"

Aarya, enamored with Jayden's handsome face, huffed and said smugly, "Of course, a good woman like me is rare. Other women are just after your money."

Jayden draped his arm over Aarya's shoulder, leaned close, and murmured in her ear, "So, should I cherish someone as wonderful as you?"

"Of course!" Aarya's cheeks reddened. She nestled into Jayden's arms, overflowing with joy.

At that moment, the chocolate cake was forgotten. To Aarya, nothing was more delightful than Jayden's embrace, not even chocolate cake.

Watching Jayden and Aarya's blissful moment in silence, Elyse felt as if a knife had pierced her heart. Seeing the man she loved with another was unbearable.

"It's fine. Just enjoy the cake. I don't want it anymore," she muttered. With that, Elyse turned and walked away without a backward glance.

Her tears began to flow uncontrollably the moment she turned around. Her heart was breaking. She had no idea how she had managed to hold back her emotions before Jayden.

Elyse didn't want to confront Jayden and demand why he moved on so quickly. But her rational side reminded her she couldn't question him; they were divorced and no longer a couple. It was normal for Jayden to have a new partner post-divorce.

Thinking of this, Elyse clenched her fists, doing her best to hold back her emotions and tears. It was Jayden's prerogative to be with someone else, and she had no right to judge his choices.

"Gavin."

Hearing Elyse's voice, Gavin, who had been chatting with a friend, turned around, taken aback. Alarmed, he asked, "What's wrong? Why on earth are you crying?"

Ignoring his friend, Gavin quickly led Elyse to a corner. Wiping her tears away, he asked, "What happened? Talk to me so that I can help you."

Elyse shook her head, refusing to tell Gavin about her encounter with Jayden and his new girlfriend. When she chose to divorce, she should have been prepared for this, right?

She had been delusional to assume Jayden would reconsider and return to her. But Jayden wasn't the type to self-reflect. In his world, she was meant to be his and only his; his possession. How could he allow his possession to have its own thoughts and desires?

With tears streaming down her face, Elyse shook her head slightly and said, "I don't want to stay here anymore. Can I leave now?"

Seeing Elyse in this state, Gavin knew she shouldn't stay any longer. He quickly took out his phone, saying, "I'll call Irving to pick you up."