Chapter 337 Taylor''s Visit


    With no work obligations weighing her down, Elyse woke up naturally and descended to the kitchen for breakfast. Afterward, she ventured into the garden to indulge in some violin practice. Pausing to quench her thirst with a sip of water, she turned and was < surprised to spot Taylor Norris.


    Rubbing her eyes in disbelief, she eximed, "Taylor? When did you get here?"


    Approaching Taylor with a look of surprise, Elyse reminisced about theirst meetings. She hadn''tid eyes on him in


    After exchanging pleasantries, she noticed the sly grin on his face as he leaned against the table. "I''ve recently returned, and I''ve heard about your violin skills. Today, I finally get to hear them," he remarked.


    Returning his smile, Elyse couldn''t help but ask, "So, what brings you here?"N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    Taylor said mysteriously, "I''m here to collect a debt from your husband."


    Taken aback, Elyse hesitated before probing further, "How much does he owe you? Is it a big amount?"


    With a yful tone, Taylor quipped, "Yeah, quite a lot. I doubt you could cover the


    Elyse coughed lightly, feeling a hint of embarrassment creeping in. She couldn''t help but wonder about the extent of Jayden''s debt to Taylor. Were they facing financial strain from now on?


    The notion of potential hardship gnawed at her, and she bit her lip, contemting the implications. She mused silently and concluded that she might need to return to work, her expression shifting with the weight of her thoughts.


    Taylor, observing her turmoil, found a flicker of amusement in her transparent demeanor. Elyse remained as open-hearted and << unassuming as ever. Her innocence had been preserved, shielded by Jayden''s care.


    Sensing Elyse''s growing concern, Taylor offered reassurance with a smile. "Even though he owes me money, it''s not like he can''t afford it. Don''t fret too much."


    Relieved, Elyse responded "Really? That''s a relief."


    Taylor nced at his watch, breaking the silence. "It''s about time. Can you escort me to


    After a moment''s pause, Elyse carefully stored her violin and replied with a smile, "Of course. He''s in the study. Follow me."


    When Jayden''s eyes met with Taylor''s, assuming a stern demeanor, Jayden demanded, "What brings you here? Leave."


    With a sly grin, Taylor retorted, "Who do you think you are, ordering me around?"


    Jayden sneered, "I own this house."


    Tension crackled in the air between them. Caught in the middle, Elyse felt uneasy. Both men held noble status, making their confrontation perplexing to her.


    Just as she debated leaving to avoid the conflict, Driscoll intervened, "Mrs. Owen, your friend is here."


    Elyse seized the opportunity, slipping past Taylor and exiting the study with relief.


    Once Elyse had left, Jayden rose from his seat and shut the study door. Annoyance etched on his face, he questioned, "What do you want? < Didn''t I pensate you for the cruise?"


    Taylor produced a check and tossed it onto the table. "I don''t need your money. I''m not strapped for cash."


    Arms crossed and expression cold, Jayden met Taylor''s gaze with indifference.


    Observing Jayden closely, Taylor sighed. "How long will you keep up this charade with your wife? Does she even know you can walk? Will you continue to deceive her, or has she never suspected?"


    With a scoff, Jayden retorted, "That''s none of your business. Tell me, what do you want?" The cruise ship Baxter boarded was linked to Taylor''s family. Had Jayden not uncovered this connection, he wouldn''t have devised a n to thwart Baxter and his associates.


    To his surprise, Taylor had declined his offer of pensation after Baxter sabotaged the cruise ship by blowing up its hull.