Chapter 838:

As he continued kissing her until she weakened, he whispered, “Let me tell you something. Last night, I wasn’t with Aarya.”

Elyse was stunned. Three seconds later, she punched Jayden in the abdomen. He groaned, looking at her in confusion.

Elyse sneered, “If you’re going to lie, at least make it believable. Who else could have slept with Aarya?”

She took a deep breath, calming herself, and said, “You say you have your own plans, cooperating with the Hudson family. No matter what effort or sacrifice you’ve made, it has nothing to do with me.”

Jayden hung his head. He knew Elyse was genuinely angry.

He scratched his head, his tone frustrated. “I’ve said this before—I’ll explain when the time is right. Why can’t you understand? Can’t you wait?”

Elyse retorted, “Why should I? Why should I be caught between you and Aarya? Have you ever considered my feelings? This might be fun and games to you, but I find it disgusting. I don’t want to see you or your girlfriend again.”

Jayden stared at her, a long silence following. Finally, he asked, “Do the things I do disgust you? Or is it me?”

Confusion crossed Elyse’s face. “What do you mean?”

Jayden smiled wryly. “I know I’m repugnant. I thought you liked that about me. What changed?”

Elyse remained rigid. “Just because you’re repugnant doesn’t mean I have to get dragged down with you.”

Jayden’s eyes fixed on her. He wanted to kiss her, to silence her hurtful words.

His eyes reddened. “You’re mine, and only mine. You will do as I say.”

“Get it straight,” Elyse said. “We divorced. We have nothing to do with each other. Aarya is your girlfriend.”

Elyse pushed Jayden away and left the restroom. She had just returned to her seat when Aarya began to show off.

Aarya said, “I’m sorry. I know it’s hard to see Jayden being nice to me, but there’s nothing I can do. He wants pizza from here, so I have to stay.”

“I’ve never seen someone so shameless,” Elyse glared, pouring her water over Aarya’s face.

Caught off guard, Aarya screamed, “You bitch! Are you insane?”

Elyse looked at Aarya coldly. “What’s with the screaming? It’s just water. You’re overreacting.”

Aarya lunged at Elyse, but Elyse was faster, slapping her.

“How dare you? I’m going to kill you!” Aarya cried. Her cheek throbbed, the skin swelling. … … …