Chapter 1699: Shaun protested, his tone resolute. “I can stay out of sight here. I want to keep you safe.” "I'm staying put and not venturing out. Your presence here would only attract Lowell's notice," Tracy countered. "I'll be discreet. He won't discoverhere," Shaun persisted.
Tracy's face hardened. "Don't jeopardize my plan. Remember, once it succeeds, I'll be leaving with you." After a pause, Shaun tentatively asked, "Should I inform Elyse about your pregnancy?" Tracy's reaction was fierce. "Absolutely not! Don't breathe a word of it to her or about us!" "Why not? Don't you miss her?" Shaun asked, puzzled by her intensity.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTracy replied, flustered and quickly, "What use would it be to tell her about my actions now? It would only cause her unnecessary worry. Just keep it to yourself!" "But Elyse is concerned about you. She should at least know you're alright," Shaun suggested.
"I'm perfectly fine! What is there for her to fret over?" Tracy retorted sharply, her patience waning. "Either stop interfering, or forget about us being together!" Stunned into silence by her words, Shaun closed his mouth obediently. Tracy gave him a sharp look, then turned and shut the door behind her. As she walked away, Shaun touched his cheek, still feeling the sting of her slaps.
He lingered by the door for a moment before finally walking away.
He made his way directly to Jayden's company.
is your storytelling hub Earlier that day, Jayden had spent twith Elyse, causing him to arrive at the office later than usual.
Upon Jayden's arrival, Shaun stormed into his office and collapsed onto the sofa.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJayden, taken aback by Shaun's sudden appearance, quickly dialed the receptionist and demanded, "How did you allow unauthorized people into the building?" Shaun's expression turned grim. "At this point, we are allies, even partners, and you're callingunauthorized?" Jayden ended the call and clarified, “To be clear, I have an alliance with your father, not you. Your father wouldn't presto just barge into my office like this." "I'm not like my father. Our relationship is different," Shaun countered.
There was a brief silence before Jayden chuckled.
Shaun, unable to contain his arrogance, boasted, "I visited Tracy this morning. She's considering NO giving us another chance. This time, I'll make sure she's treated right and never suffers."
Jayden leaned back in his chair, his curiosity piqued, and he questioned, "Po you genuinely believe her?"
"Absolutely. I've worked tirelessly for this opportunity. You can't imagine what I've done to achieve this," Shaun n.
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