?Chapter 646:


    “Shut up!” Keith hissed.


    Elyse expected Keith to summon additional support, but instead, he snapped at her, “Enough! Your constant babble is exhausting. If you’re so capable, why not step up and show it? You’re just cowering behind me, spewing useless talk!”


    Humiliated by Keith’s rebuke before such an audience, and particrly in front of Elena, Elyse’s expression darkened. Her lips trembled, fury sparking in her gaze, yet she held back her words. She forced herself to adopt a gentler tone. “I apologize, Keith. That’s not what I meant. It’s my fault. Please, don’t be mad with me over this.”


    Her posture diminished, Elyse looked chastened yet tried to soothe Keith.


    Keith, however, was dismissive. He had once viewed Elyse as someone obedient and agreeable, the type to speak with gentle reassurance, but today, her nonstop talking wore on his nerves. If she hadn’t called him in the first ce, he never would’ve shown up with his men to stir up trouble for Elena.


    As Keith observed Elyse now, her presence only served to irritate him further.


    Keith snapped at Elyse, “Shut the fuck up! I was having a great time drinking. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t havee to this miserable ce!”


    Recalling how Elena fought, Keith was intimidated. Her ferocity surpassed that of any man he knew. He was no fool. He was aware that a fight with her wasn’t something he could win. Upon his return, he nned to rally some tougher friends to confront that pesky woman.


    Disdainfully, Keith addressed Elyse, “Why are you standing there like a statue? Get the hell back!”


    He stormed into his car and mmed the door with force.


    Elyse paused, momentarily stunned, and then hurriedly moved forward. “Keith, wait for me! I haven’t gotten in the car yet.”


    However, she was met only with a burst of exhaust as Keith sped off without looking back.


    Left behind in a haze of fumes, Elyse felt a surge of anger wash over her. This was a new low for Keith’s treatment of her. Once again, she wrongly held Elena responsible for everything.


    Elyse’s gaze turned cold as she looked back at Elena. If it weren’t for this wretch, Keith wouldn’t have been upset with her!


    g?lnσν????s is where magic happens


    Her fists clenched tightly, Elyse seethed with both rage and disdain. Clearly, Elena must have been trying to make an impression on Keith because he stood out so much. Jealousy had to be the motive.


    Elyse reminded herself to stayposed. The more Elena envied her rtionship with such a great boyfriend, the more poised she needed to be. After all, what did jealousy aplish? Keith preferred women who were gentle and thoughtful, unlike Elena. Even if Elena attempted to woo Keith, it wouldn’t change his feelings.


    Elyse reflected on how her demure nature had initially drawn Keith to her. She was sure that her charm would prevent Keith from ever being swayed by Elena.


    With a scoff, Elyse sneered, “I don’t think so. I see right through you!”


    Elena looked at her, baffled. What absurdity was Elyse saying now?


    Elyse said confidently, “Give up now. Keith will never like you. He loves me, and any tricks you try will only make you aughingstock.”


    Elena’s mouth twitched in disbelief. Just how could one be so foolish and make such a ridiculous im?


    Elena found it pointless to give Elyse another moment of attention.


    Even looking at Elyse seemed like a drain on her lifespan.


    .


    .


    .