Evan returned to the Grandview Estate, and found Elysia resting in her bedroom.

She claimed she was just wiped out from the day's hustle, but Evan knew it was the Hawkins family's drama that had her stressed. Emmett and Baby had crashed as soon as they got home and were still asleep.

Tarquin was in the study, discussing a trip to Oceanopolis with Elliot and Elijah. Elliot was eager to go too.

"It's perfect timing since we're not in school right now. If you don't let us come, we'll probably end up sneaking there anyway."

Elijah immediately nodded in agreement, "Exactly!"

With their mom planning to return, they knew she intended to reconnect with their grandparents.

They wanted to meet their grandparents too - and stand up for them!

Evan burst in, all curiosity, "Where are we going? Where are we going?"

Seeing him back, Tarquin gave him a once-over, ensuring he was okay before saying, "We're planning a trip to Oceanopolis." "Why are we going to Oceanopolis?"

Right after Evan asked, Tarquin's phone rang with a call from Axel.

answer, instead telling Evan, "Let Elliot and Elijah fill you in. I need to take this

a development at Farmjoy Estate," Axel reported. Farmjoy Estate was a known hideout for a mysterious figure in Jindale

their estate was targeted earlier, this mystery man and Keith had staged

a diversion, hiding

abroad, Tarquin had Axel keep an eye on

Axel

of unreleased drugs. And there's a safe

Hawkins family made Tarquin frown, "Is there anything

on Clayton, no dirt, but there was a photo

Elysia

adored his daughter and had been searching for

Elysia to blackmail Clayton, aiming to exploit Hawkins Sea-freight

clear he knew she was Clayton's daughter long

Clayton, and had ties to the Hawkins

they could unveil

documents; they'll be useful in

"Got it."

hang up, Tarquin, with a gleam in his eye, had an idea, "Spread the word

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