Chapter 731

The room fell into a stunned silence.

This included the Bradfords, the big shots, and even Tarquin.

Everyone's eyes were on Elysia, scanning her from head to toe, each with a different expression.

No one spoke; clearly, they didn't believe her words!

Even Tarquin thought she was just saying this to get him out of a tight spot.

He quickly got up and made his way to her, his face unable to hide his adoration.

Seeing her seemed to melt away the icy demeanor he had just moments ago, transforming him into a completely different person.

He took a few steps to reach her, took her hand gently in front of everyone, and asked with a soft tone, "What brings you here all of a sudden, worried about me?"

Elysia: I'm worried about the money!

She scanned the room, recognizing only a few Bradfords. The rest were strangers to her.

She thought they were all Bradfords, all Tarquin's rivals. Without greeting anyone and looking displeased, she pulled Tarquin aside, lowered her voice, and asked, "Did you give them money?"

"Uh?"

wanted to include Elliot, Evan, Emmett in the family tree, and they opposed. So you decided to use money

"Uh... kind of."

offered Gideon a 10% share, essentially paying

money on a family tree that I don't care about, you might as well give the money to me! I never said I disliked Elliot, Evan, Emmett. What were you thinking

was Gideon's idea. I refused at

money been paid

but not yet

dime! Elliot and Evan are your sons; they naturally belong in your family tree. No one

known this secret for a while, so she could discuss it casually without

But Tarquin was different!

was shocked! Curious!

you even

explain now. Just don't give them any money. If you do,

his family; why should

let me do the talking," Elysia

make it interesting. It was your family who proposed the idea, and he agreed to pay.

know Gideon was a self-serving schemer, not truly aligned

how the proposal came from them, yet they were the ones

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