Chapter 484
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Jayceon adjusted his tie, frustration evident. “What’s the deal with you and Ellie?”
With a dismissive tone, Thiago said, “Ellie isn’t under your command, nor do I answer to you. We don’t owe you any explanations.”
Meanwhile, in the top-floor office, Ethan had received the receptionist’s urgent call and descended to the first floor.
Exiting the elevator, Ethan saw Jayceon stagger from a kick by Thiago, sliding across the slick floor.
Ethan was momentarily surprised by Thiago’s fighting skills, but then he quickly remembered how Thiago and Brenna had once defeated Jayceon and many of his henchmen.
Dealing with someone like Jayceon seemed very easy for Thiago.
Jayceon, his anger boiling over, was set on reclaiming Ellie by confronting Thiago—the one who had taken her from him.
His clothes were torn, exposing the shirt beneath, while his face was swollen and bruised, making him appear rather pitiful.
He faced Thiago, defiance in his voice. “I won’t give up on winning Ellie back. I’m Patrick’s father. You’ll never take my place!”
Thiago straightened his tie calmly. “So what? I was there for Ellie when she needed someone the most. All her hardships back then? They were your doing. She hasn’t forgotten that.”
His words struck Jayceon harshly, leaving him speechless and overwhelmed, unable to muster a comeback.
The four receptionists nearby averted their gaze, steering clear of the escalating tension. They were well aware of Jayceon’s close ties with the CEO and his frequent use of Ethan’s private elevator. They wouldn’t dare intervene.
This time, it seemed they had stumbled upon a piece of drama they were never meant to witness. Now, they feared Ethan might silence them because of it. They recoiled, acting as though they hadn’t seen or heard a thing.
Ethan approached Jayceon, taking him by the arm to stop him from lunging at Thiago again. “Enough. You are no match for him in a fight. Let’s talk upstairs.”
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He then turned a stern look toward Thiago. “Come with us.”
Thiago entered the CEO’s private elevator alongside them, while a bruised Jayceon continued to stare him down defiantly.
Earlier that day, Jayceon had stumbled upon a social media post. While others had guessed the woman was Brenna, he had instantly recognized the true identities of the couple in the photo.
He had been furious. Despite his efforts to win Ellie back with apologies and romantic overtures, he was crushed to discover she had moved on with another man.
Unwilling to accept this, Jayceon was determined to make Thiago pay.
His search had led him to Brenna’s studio, where he found Thiago absent. He then tried Thiago’s home but to no avail. Finally, information led him to this location, and he came as soon as possible, fueled by fury.
“Ethan, let go of me! I will beat him to death!” Jayceon exclaimed.
Thiago’s laugh was low and mocking. “You can try. Killing me will only make Ellie detest you further. Remember how you broke her spirit, bit by bit, until she hated you? You say you love her, but your actions? You’ve constantly been seen with other women. Even her move back to Shirie changed nothing. Do you really think she’d forgive you?”
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