Chapter 985:

Noticing Elyse’s worried look, Chesney crossed his arms and declared, “Since you’re so bold, I must adhere to protocol and detain you.”

Elyse was alarmed. “Arrest me?”

Louise exhaled deeply. “Chesney, my dear brother, please stop frightening her. Elyse is my friend. How can you think of arresting her over this?” Elyse was even more astonished. Friend? Was she really Louise’s friend? When had that happened?

Chesney scoffed, but then assessed the situation, noting that all the burly attackers had been subdued. “Alright. They’re all caught. Let’s leave and not linger here any longer.”

Louise gripped Elyse’s hand, and they both followed Chesney.

Elyse gazed at the back of Chesney’s head and murmured, “Are we going to ride back in his car?”

Louise responded gently, “My brother lives in the same palace as us, unless something unexpected occurs.” Elyse nodded stiffly, climbing compliantly into Chesney’s car.

Once they were inside, Louise inquired curiously, “Why have you returned? Weren’t you occupied with other matters?”

Chesney explained, “Edward had to deal with an urgent issue and won’t be back until tomorrow morning. I was concerned about you during his absence, so I came back early to ensure you were alright. I had a feeling you might find yourself in trouble as soon as I left.” He then poured himself a glass of red wine and took a modest sip.

Elyse, still preoccupied with thoughts of the burly men, remained quiet for a lengthy period before addressing Chesney. “Could you please inform me about what you learned from those men? I need to understand who is targeting me.”

Chesney looked at Elyse and nodded in agreement. “Certainly. I’d be glad to assist you with that.”

Elyse expressed her gratitude, beginning to see Chesney as quite friendly and relaxed.

Meanwhile, in a mansion on the city’s outskirts, Hyde sat relaxed in a chair, his eyes shut, clearly enjoying himself. Occasionally, he emitted pleased murmurs.

His hand gently caressed a woman’s hair. Once satisfied, he gazed down at the woman on the floor with a look of contentment.

Hyde instructed, “Good girl, raise your head and let me see you.”

He flashed a satisfied smile as he looked down at the woman, his finger lightly tracing her chin. With a teasing lilt, he queried, “Is it uncomfortable to crawl like that? Huh, little puppy?” . . .