?Chapter 635:


    Since being forced out of Hillside Manor, Elyse had carried a deep bitterness toward every single member of the Harper family. In her eyes, these treacherous individuals deserved to have fallen long before now.


    “What are you doing?” Javier appeared in the doorway, his eyes widening as he saw Jolie coughing violently. Without hesitation, he hurried to her side.


    Javier shot a look at Elyse and handed Jolie a ss of water, saying, “Here, Jolie, drink this. It might ease your cough.”


    After a few sips, Jolie’s cough subsided.


    Javier ced the ss down, his voice cold and direct as he confronted Elyse, “What brings you here? Didn’t Alexander say—”


    “Say what? Say I’m not allowed to return?” Elyse interjected. “Javier, haven’t you missed me at all? I’ve certainly missed you.”


    Her soft words made Javier pause, his response caught in his throat. He stood protectively before Jolie, his gaze dropping, a flush of embarrassment coloring his cheeks.


    A smirk yed on Elyse’s lips. She knew Javier was still the same naive soul he always had been. She only needed to utter some kind words, and he was convinced.


    Javier stared at her, confused. “What’s so funny?”


    With a sly grin, Elyse replied, “Oh, Javier, your innocence never ceases to amaze me.”


    The sarcasm in Elyse’s tone was unmistakable to even someone as trusting as Javier. She called him innocent, suggesting he was easily fooled.


    Javier’s mood soured, and he chose to end the conversation.


    “It’s best if you leave. Your presence isn’t wee,” Javier said, his voice somber as he looked away.


    Taken aback, Elyse felt a sh of rage. Even Javier, whom she considered a fool, was rejecting her! Who did he think he was?


    Elyse’s expression grew cold. “Javier, do you truly understand nothing? Do you think Alexander and Elena genuinely care for you? They hold all the wealth of the Harper family, and you—nothing but their pawn.”


    Javier’s face hardened. The audacity of Elyse to insult Alexander like that!


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    “Stop trying to cause trouble. I refuse to listen to your lies!” Javier retorted, his anger evident.


    Elyse gave a dismissive shake of her head, saying mockingly, “Think about it. Elena endorses your gaming hobby—do you really think she’s doing it for your benefit? You don’t seem to realize that ying games will get you nowhere. She wants you to waste your time, hoping it keeps others frompeting for the family fortune. Only someone as naive as you would believe she has good intentions.”


    “Leave now!” Javier shouted, pointing sternly at the door. “You’re not wanted here. And don’te back!”


    Javier was visibly seething with rage.


    Despite the tension, Elyse kept her poise, her demeanor still graceful. She rose gracefully from her seat, turned to Jolie, and said, “Jolie, please ponder my words. Next time, I might note alone.”


    “Wait—what did Elyse mean by that?” Javier inquired, his brows knitted in concern as he gazed down at Jolie’s ashen face.


    Jolie simply shook her head, silently deciding not to burden Javier with the worrisome details.


    With a sense of urgency, Jolie dispatched someone to gather more information.


    Within the hour, Jolie had the details on the new deputy mayor. It turned out that the deputy mayor’s only son was indeed Keith. Elyse’s boldness suddenly made sense—she was entangled with Keith.


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