Chapter 67 Inebriated

"What do you mean? Are you joking with me? How could my mood possibly be affected by a woman?" Jaxson slurred, clearly inebriated. It was a poor lie that barely concealed the truth. The two exchanged a silent glance, now entirely certain that Jaxson's disturbance had to do with Elinor. Upon this realization, Edmond's curiosity was piqued, and he felt the urge to tease Jaxson rise within him. "Really now? Elinor doesn't seem to have poor taste. Could it be that she doesn't fancy you?" Edmond inquired. "Yes, she doesn't. She wants a divorce and to be with a man who has no ambition!" Jaxson exclaimed, a bitter taste forming in his mouth at the mere thought of her previous involvement with Kenneth. No matter what the outside world thought of him, one undeniable fact remained: countless women wanted to be by his side. However, Elinor uniquely dismissed him, always contemplating leaving him. Why? Was he truly inferior to Kenneth? Anything Elinor wanted to do, he could accompany