Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 247:

Egan and Kieran were rather relentless in their demeanor towards Elyse. Peyton, unable to bear the situation any

longer, stepped forward to her defense. “This celebration is for Elyse’s birthday. Why persist in seeking Jayden?”

Sensing the need to take charge, Elyse halted Peyton's intervention with a poised gesture. She recognized that

resolving the issue lay squarely on her shoulders; failure would only make her a laughingstock, as the two men

undoubtedly anticipated.

Summoning the regal strength within her, Elyse projected an air of authority. “I extend courtesy to you if you are

here to offer genuine well wishes. However, if your presence is solely to seek Jayden in the guise of celebrating

my birthday, | request your patience in the lounge. | shall arrange a meeting with him at an appropriate time.”

Her gaze swept across the assembly with unwavering resolve. “For those keen on meeting Jayden, kindly

accompany these gentlemen.”

Following a brief pause, a guest spoke up. “I'm here solely to extend my birthday wishes, Mrs. Owen, with no

ulterior motive.”

Others in attendance echoed similar sentiments. As more guests voiced their intentions, Kieran and Egan,

adamant about meeting Jayden, found themselves isolated.

Recognizing the inopportune moment to cause further disruption, Kieran relented. “In Jayden’s absence, what

more can be said? Mrs. Owen, happy birthday.”

Though Elyse inwardly bristled at Kieran’s sarcasm, she refrained from retaliation. Confronting Kieran would only

serve to underscore Jayden’s absence from her birthday celebration.

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Hence, Elyse endured the moment with stoic composure, refraining from engaging with him. Observing the

scene, Peyton's indignation mounted, questioning Jayden’s whereabouts. Elyse had been subjected to ridicule,

yet Jayden remained conspicuously absent.

With resignation that Jayden would not return to assist her in hosting, Elyse composed herself and resumed

greeting the guests. She remained vigilant, deflecting inquiries about Jayden with grace and diplomacy, thereby

safeguarding their dignity and pride.

As the evening progressed, Elyse courteously entertained numerous guests, discreetly navigating around

inquiries regarding Jayden’s absence. Though lacking the brazenness of Kieran and Egan, these guests harbored

comparable motives.

In the absence of any overt revelations, Elyse chose to maintain the facade of normalcy, adeptly shielding both

her dignity and Jayden’s.

At last, Elyse found a moment of reprieve, retreating to a secluded corner. However, her solitude was short-lived

as Egan unexpectedly approached her with two glasses of wine, gracefully extending one to Elyse, who accepted

it with poise.

“What can I do for you?” Elyse inquired.

Egan’s gaze danced over Elyse, admiring her curves and charming waist. After a delicate sip of wine, he asked, “I

must confess my curiosity. Such elegance as yours begs the question, why Jayden?”

Observing the glint of anticipation in his eyes, Elyse gracefully maintained her composure, subtly withdrawing

from his proximity. “Perhaps it was destiny,” she replied calmly.

Egan’s gaze traced the contours of Elyse’s figure from head to toe, like a painter admiring the delicate lines of a

masterpiece.

He couldn’t deny that Elyse possessed a captivating, graceful silhouette. His eyes blazed with desire. “Don’t you

think it's a waste for you to be Jayden’s wife? You're worthy of a finer man.”

Elyse remained resolute. “Jayden is the epitof goodness in my eyes.”

“That's simply because you've yet to encounter a man of finer caliber,” Egan remarked, his face a picture of lust.

His hand went out to Elyse.

A tremor of fear swept through Elyse as she instinctively retreated, finding herself cornered. The chill of the wall

at her back sent a shiver down her spine.

Egan, sensing her fear, found a perverse thrill in her vulnerability. For Egan, the shadow of past failures loomed

large—his futile attempts to best Jayden in business and personal vendettas. Furthermore, his younger brothers

also harbored resentment towards Jayden. In Egan’s heart, a fierce desire burned to finally conquer his rival. At

last, he thought he had a chance. And if it meant winning Elyse over, Jayden’s wife, he would gladly seize the

opportunity to strike at Jayden’s pride.

Egan’s laughter echoed wildly. “Why not spend a night with me? I'll show you the essence of a true gentleman.”

But before his hand could reach Elyse, a sudden forceful yank sent Egan crashing to the floor, his cries of pain

piercing the air.

Elyse, shocked and trembling with fear, lifted her gaze to meet Jayden’s fierce expression. “Jay... Jayden,” she

stammered, her voice betraying her terror.

Seeing Elyse’s distress, Jayden’s heart softened with pity. “Cto me,” Jayden beckoned gently.

Slowly shaking off her stupor, Elyse gathered her resolve, lifted the folds of her dress, and hastened to Jayden’s

side. Jayden, enfolding her in his protective embrace, fixed Egan with a chilling glare.

Struggling to rise, Egan, nursing his wounded pride, leaned heavily against the wall. Upon laying eyes on Jayden,

Egan's lips curved into a disingenuous smile. “Mr. Owen, it seems even with your physical limitations, your fiery

temper remains intact.”

“How dare you touch my wife! I'll make you pay for your insolence,” Jayden growled through clenched teeth, his

tone dripping with menace.

But Egan, feigning innocence, refused to acknowledge his wrongdoing. “What have | done to deserve this? You're

the one hurting me, aren't you?” he countered, his words laced with deception.

Jayden emitted a disdainful snort, his expression remaining stoic. “If you seek vengeance, confrontdirectly,”

he commanded, his voice resolute.

And with that veiled threat hanging in the air, Jayden departed with Elyse by his side. Egan watched their

retreating forms, his features contorting into a growing mask of fury.

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