Chapter 901:

After peeling off the mask, Jayden revealed a devilishly charming and handsome face. He tossed the mask to the floor, his smile widening. “Miss Hudson, I owe you a thank you for your habit of belittling others. Because you never took your bodyguards and servants seriously, I was able to slip into the Hudson household and become your personal bodyguard.”

Aarya, one hand clutching the stab wound on her abdomen, the other leaning against the wall, sneered. “It must have been tough acting as my bodyguard. I suppose you’ve pilfered my family’s confidential documents by now, haven’t you?”

Jayden shook his head. “You’re mistaken. I have no interest in your family’s confidential documents. My sole reason was to save the woman I love from your hands.”

A flash of jealousy flickered across Aarya’s eyes as she looked at Elyse, her heart heavy with bitterness. She couldn’t understand what made Elyse more desirable. Elyse, still slightly confused, had a rough idea of Jayden’s motives, but found it hard to believe he would go to such extremes for her.

Aarya’s face was slick with sweat. The stab wound inflicted by Jayden was severe, and she felt her strength fading. The wound bled profusely; if she didn’t reach a hospital soon, she would die there.

Aarya sneered. “I’ve lost this round. Fine, take Elyse and go. But next time, you won’t be so fortunate, and I won’t let you off.”

Jayden chuckled softly. He smirked and responded dryly, “Haven’t you grasped your predicament yet? You are my captive. Whether I release you is solely at my discretion.” Aarya’s gaze darkened.

Jayden turned to the other bodyguard and commanded, “Bring Elyse to my side.”

The bodyguard complied, positioning Elyse behind Jayden. His protective posture was evident, and Aarya realized she was isolated, deeply wounded, and her life wholly dependent on Jayden’s decisions.

Aarya clenched her teeth. “No! You can’t kill me or force me to beg for mercy. I won’t allow it. Do you want to become an enemy of my father? If he learns you’ve hurt me, he will pursue you relentlessly to kill you. I suggest you think carefully and avoid making a mistake you’ll regret.”

Jayden remained quiet for a moment, then turned to Elyse and asked, “What do you think we should do with her?”

Though now safe, Elyse remained petrified and drained of energy.

She responded somberly, “You decide. I don’t have the energy to think about this right now. I just feel like throwing up.”