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    Wesley cut him off. “Just don’t let our paths cross again.”


    “Wesley, I truly didn’t mean it. Please, grant me your forgiveness this once!”


    “Wesley, are you truly willing to throw away the alliance between the Boyd and Spencer families all because of a woman?”


    Jaxon felt as if a hammer had mmed into his skull, leaving him stunned and reeling. His voice rose in frustration, and his mind instantly cleared, free from the impact of the alcohol in his system.


    Jaxon had barely returned to the, assuring his father that he would keep out of trouble and step up to manage the family’s affairs. Tonight’s event was meant to cement his standing among the’s affluent youth, all gathered here—except Jeffry. But now…


    Jaxon simmered with fury and regret, shooting Elena a hostile nce. This woman was the root of it all.


    The Spencer family’s offshore duty-free venture was the crown jewel in the’s market, and Jaxon couldn’t ept his family lost a seat at the table because of his impulsive words. His agitation got the better part of him, and he blurted out thoughtlessly, “Wesley, if women like yourpanion are your preference, I know plenty of students I could introduce. I’ll even organize a party for you. Brotherhoodsts longer than romance, right?”


    “Jaxon!” barked Malcolm, not Wesley. Gone was his usual easygoing demeanor, reced with a cold,manding stare.


    “If you can’t think clearly, leave this instant,” Malcolm snapped.


    Jaxon scowled. “Malcolm, I’m just trying to patch things up. Is that so wrong? It’s just a woman. the is filled with them. If local options don’t cut it, I can get some from overseas!”


    To Jaxon, Elena was nothing more than an attractive distraction. Surely, there were women far more stunning than her.


    Jaxon’s eyes burned with irritation as they fixed on Elena. She appeared innocent, but she had clearly bewitched Wesley.


    Jaxon sneered internally—Elena must be talented in the bedroom. Humph! Once Wesley lost interest in her, he would make his move.


    Jaxon’s vulgar thoughts were evident in the predatory glint in his eyes. Elena’sshes trembled faintly, revulsion flickering across her face. His obscene gaze made her stomach turn. Without warning, she flicked a silver needle with a subtle motion.


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    “Ah!” Jaxon screamed as a sharp pain shot through his eye, forcing him to clutch his face and double over in agony. His vision blurred and then faded into darkness.


    “My eye! Who did this? I’m blind! Get me to a doctor!” Jaxon wailed, crimson trickling from his wound.


    No one had seen Elena move. The room fell into stunned silence. It seemed as though Jaxon had lost his senses—no one hadid a hand on him.


    Only Wesley caught the faint movement of Elena’s hand.


    Jaxon’s head snapped up, eyes clenched shut as blood streamed down his face.


    Gasps rippled through the crowd. Jaxon wasn’t imagining it—he was seriously hurt.


    The Boyd and Jaxon families had a long-standing connection. Finley had once saved Malcolm’s father, forging a bond between them. Malcolm knew he couldn’t let things escte further. Instead, he decided Finley would send Jaxon overseas, far from Wesley and Elena.


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