Chapter 811:
Theo pondered, then extended the roses toward Elyse with a smile. โIf youโre curious, accept these roses. Then Iโll tell you.โ It was just another manipulative tactic.
Elyse clenched her teeth and reluctantly took the roses. Noticing her reluctance, Theo shook his head. โYou donโt seem keen. Youโve annoyed me, so I wonโt share anything.โ
Elyseโs anger surged, but thinking of Jayden, she restrained herself. Swallowing her frustration, she asked, โWhat do you need from me to be satisfied?โ
Theo checked his watch. โGo on a date with me. Iโll make sure youโre back at your hotel by midnight. Does that work?โ
Elyse checked the time, her mind wrestling with the decision before she agreed. Theo was visibly pleased. He smiled. โYour time belongs to me now, so donโt even think about escaping.โ
Elyse closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and nodded. Theo looked at her. โYou should look happy. Donโt appear indifferent or hostile. Enjoy the time with me.โ
Elyse frowned. โYouโre asking too much.โ
Theo replied earnestly, โIf youโre not willing to play along, then thereโs no point in telling you anything.โ
After hesitating, Elyse sighed and said, โIโll be happy.โ
Theo extended his arm. Elyse stared blankly before catching on. She took his arm, offered a sweet smile, and said cheerfully, โShall we go then?โ
Theo nodded contentedly. โIโll buy you anything you want.โ
Just as Elyse was about to object, she noticed Edward, holding a violin case, staring in shock at her arm linked with Theoโs. Edward looked suspiciously at Theo. โWho are you? Why are you holding Elyseโs arm?โ
Marching ahead, Edward pulled Elyse to his side, his expression darkening. โIs Elyse your girlfriend? What gives you the right to keep her here?โ
Elyse realized Edward had misread the situation, but before she could correct him, Theo sneered, โAs if sheโs not!โ
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. โTell him, are you leaving with me now, or staying with him?โ