Chapter 811:
Theo pondered, then extended the roses toward Elyse with a smile. “If you’re curious, accept these roses. Then I’ll tell you.” It was just another manipulative tactic.
Elyse clenched her teeth and reluctantly took the roses. Noticing her reluctance, Theo shook his head. “You don’t seem keen. You’ve annoyed me, so I won’t share anything.”
Elyse’s anger surged, but thinking of Jayden, she restrained herself. Swallowing her frustration, she asked, “What do you need from me to be satisfied?”
Theo checked his watch. “Go on a date with me. I’ll make sure you’re back at your hotel by midnight. Does that work?”
Elyse checked the time, her mind wrestling with the decision before she agreed. Theo was visibly pleased. He smiled. “Your time belongs to me now, so don’t even think about escaping.”
Elyse closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and nodded. Theo looked at her. “You should look happy. Don’t appear indifferent or hostile. Enjoy the time with me.”
Elyse frowned. “You’re asking too much.”
Theo replied earnestly, “If you’re not willing to play along, then there’s no point in telling you anything.”
After hesitating, Elyse sighed and said, “I’ll be happy.”
Theo extended his arm. Elyse stared blankly before catching on. She took his arm, offered a sweet smile, and said cheerfully, “Shall we go then?”
Theo nodded contentedly. “I’ll buy you anything you want.”
Just as Elyse was about to object, she noticed Edward, holding a violin case, staring in shock at her arm linked with Theo’s. Edward looked suspiciously at Theo. “Who are you? Why are you holding Elyse’s arm?”
Marching ahead, Edward pulled Elyse to his side, his expression darkening. “Is Elyse your girlfriend? What gives you the right to keep her here?”
Elyse realized Edward had misread the situation, but before she could correct him, Theo sneered, “As if she’s not!”
With a quick, firm motion, Theo dragged Elyse back to his side, gripping her shoulders. His voice dripped with arrogance as he raised an eyebrow. “Tell him, are you leaving with me now, or staying with him?”