NovelReadingChapter 1078:
He also appeared to have not been eating properly in recent months; already lean, he now seemed nearly gaunt.
Elyse’s feelings were a blend of perplexity and concern. “What happened to you? Who hurt you like this?”
Brook settled on the sofa, offering a wry smile. “It’s a long story.”
Jayden, unable to mask his scorn, cut in sharply, “What's so complex about it? He's just an overindulged heir
who's never endured the realities of war.”
With a scornful chuckle, he added, “But he’s off lightly. Just minor injuries, nothing grave. Corrie, however, got
shot. She’s probably in real pain now, isn’t she?”
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Brook nodded solemnly. “We rushed her out last night. She underwent surgery by noon. If everything goes
according to plan, she should pull through.”
Jayden exhaled deeply. “What a shif she makes it! Where was she shot?”
“In the thigh. We're waiting to see if it will heal properly,” Brook said, his tone detached as if Corrie’s injury was
of no concern to him.
Elyse looked utterly confused, her eyes flitting between the two men. She asked hesitantly, “The conflict was
between two groups. Are you Jayden’s adversary?”
Brook confirmed with a nod. “Yes. But why are you so taken aback? Didn't Jayden disclose the truth to you?”
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Elyse turned her head, her eyes seeking answers from Jayden. “What's happening?”
Jayden explained, “As you can see, the ones I've been clashing with belong to the Owen clan. Brook merely
represents them.”
Elyse was stunned for a while before she could respond. “So, you're battling against your own relatives? Why? Is
it necessary to harm each other? Must it cto this?”
Brook interjected, “I understand your confusion, but stopping now isn’t an option for either of us. It’s the path
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Elyse persisted, “But why?”
Brook didn’t reply directly. Instead, he addressed Jayden. “I cto see if you would agree to a ceasefire? We
simply can’t match your power. If this goes on, we will be utterly defeated.”
Jayden mocked the suggestion. “Has there ever been a conflict where the losing party gets to suggest a truce?
Moreover, if | allow you tto recover and rebuild, wouldn't that nullify all my efforts?
Have | just been squandering these past two months playing games with you? Brook, you have no authority to
call for a truce. The only option you have is to surrender.”
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