Chapter 888: Noveldrama

Jayden was about to press further when his phone rang again. Glancing at the caller ID, he raised an eyebrow and said, "I'll take this call outside."

Elyse didn't respond, uninterested in Jayden's call. She lacked the time and patience to care.

Jayden stepped out of the villa, ended the incessant ringing, and turned to face the man at his doorstep. With a smirk, Jayden asked, "What brings you to my home? We didn't arrange a private meeting, did we?"

Edward's eyes blazed with anger as he glared at Jayden. He shouted, "You betrayed our agreement at the most critical moment! Are you trying to sabotage everything we've worked for?"

"I haven't broken any agreements," Jayden responded coolly. "You're upset because I took Elyse away. You were planning something behind my back, weren't you?"

Jayden remained unrattled. In his eyes, Edward was far less capable than his father, the governor.

Edward sneered, "You cut ties with the Hudson family. How are we supposed to carry out our strategy now? You're nothing but a madman."

Jayden shook his head. "Who said I can't still carry out our plan? Distancing myself from the Hudson family doesn't mean I've completely severed ties."

After a short pause, he continued, "Besides, Charlie's been quite cautious lately. He's too afraid to take any risks. For our plan to succeed, the Hudson family has to make the first move."

Jayden explained, "By betraying the Hudson family, Charlie and Aarya won't let me off easily. They'll resort to underhanded tactics out of desperation."

Edward scoffed, "So, this was all part of your plan?"

"Of course, Edward. When strategizing, you need to see the bigger picture, not just a piece of it," Jayden said, tapping his temple mockingly. "And remember, my brain works differently from yours."

Edward rolled his eyes so hard they nearly disappeared. He then asked, "What about Elyse? You didn't spill the beans about our dealings, did you? Don't forget our agreement. If you violate it, I can cut off what you're after immediately."

Jayden responded with a bright smile, "While your brain may not be as sharp as your father's, you've certainly surpassed him in making threats."

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Edward sneered, "Hand Elyse over. You have no right to take her away, or have you forgotten you're already divorced?"

Jayden's voice turned firm. "That's not happening. I will never hand Elyse over to you."

Edward's rage boiled over. He stepped forward, grabbed Jayden by the collar, and shouted furiously, "Stop being disgusting. Elyse doesn't love you anymore. Clinging like this is pathetic!"

Jayden, with a cold stare, replied, "Clinging on? Haven't you been chasing her relentlessly too? You're attracted to Elyse, aren't you? But don't forget the nature of our bet. It all started as a whim for you."

Jayden's lips curled into a cruel smile. "If I let Elyse know that your feelings for her were just a joke, do you think she'd accept that?" . . .