Chapter 43 Stealing A KissAfter Jayden offered to treat Elyses classmates to dinner the groups perception of him shifted slightlySome speculated that no ordinary guy would make such a generous offer hinting that Jayden might be an influential figure Curious they approached him with their drinks eager to engage him in conversationOthers simply observed from a distance refraining from making any negative remarks about himLizzies attitude shifted the most She spoke in hushed tones worried that someone might ask about the venue of her own weddingWhile her husband was a rich businessman they had celebrated their wedding in a modest hotel never even considering a venue as opulent as the Grandeur HotelShe dreamed of such a lavish setting but financial constraints made it
impossibleDespite this she was more eager than anyone to see what the next day would bringShe secretly wished for Elyse and her husband to be exposed as pretenders and embarrassingly removed by the hotel staff Such an event would give her the chance to openly mock them with prideMeanwhile Elyse sitting next to Jayden was being toasted by others She politely sipped her wine but eventually it got the better of herHolding her empty glass she gazed around in a tipsy haze a smirk on her face wanting to continue the revelry with another classmateRealizing Elyse was intoxicated Jayden set his glass down Im sorry Elyse is drunk I need to get her home he announced As he took her hand to lead her away someone blocked their pathJayden when we get to the hotel before you tomorrow and the staff asks who booked the table should we just use your namewoYes Jayden nodded choosing not to elaborateAfter leaving the room Jayden glanced at Elyse who was mustering her strength to keep standing Can you make it home without help he askedYes I can manage Elyse replied nodding earnestly However as soon as she settled into the car she fell asleepJayden looked over at her dispassionately and shook his head helplesslyWhen they reached home rain began to fall Driscoll was waiting outside the villa with an umbrellamSir do you need help with her Driscoll inquiredJayden stepped out of the car and gently lifted Elyse into his arms The orange lights bathed her face casting a warm glow that softened the chilly night airNo Ive got her he said firmlyWith Elyse in his arms Jayden walked confidently forward Driscoll following with the umbrella to shield them from the rain
Once inside Driscoll closed the umbrella and addressed Jayden III get everything ready for you to freshen upIll come down after Ive settled her Jayden respondedCarrying her he ascended to the second floor Driscoll watched Jaydens retreating figure and smiled warmlyElyse squirmed uncomfortably in Jaydens armsIn response Jayden whispered a stern warning in her ear If you keep moving I might just drop youwThe drowsy girl opened her eyes slightly and mumbled Youre so meanWith a smile Jayden looked at her and asked Why am I meanYou just are Elyse responded franklyJayden let out a sneer as he entered the bedroom He walked to the bed and without hesitation loosened his grip causing her to tumble onto the mattressYoure ungrateful Ive never been mean to you he retortedShe rubbed her backside and protested Youre lyingJayden crouched down and pinched her cheek forcing her to face him Little drunkard youll see how bad I can beElyse stared back at Jayden her eyes weary and confused She blinked a few times and then succumbed to sleepJayden remained by her side watching her sleep Without thinking he pinched her cheek gently Her skin was soft much like her gentle natureSuddenly she whimpered in discomfort like a distressed cubMoved by the moment Jayden leaned down and kissed her on the lips The kiss was brief and impulsiveRealizing what he had just done Jayden was shocked He quickly released her and hastened out of the roomStanding in the corridor he touched his lips bewildered by his own actions He shouldnt have done thatWhen Theo got home the image of Elyse and Jayden together replayed in his mind He couldnt stop thinking about their interaction how perfectly they seemed to complement each otherOverwhelmed by the thought his grip tightened and he hurled the glass in his hand onto the floorYou married him What about me Who am I to you