As Clayton finished speaking, his phone buzzed with a new message, prompting a frown from him.

The phone rang the next second.

Clayton didn't answer it; instead, he pocketed his phone and turned to Elysia, asking, "Ms. Thorne, I heard from Evan you're visiting from out of town?"

Elysia fibbed, "Yes."

Clayton hastily added, "If you don't mind, Ms. Thorne, you could cancel your hotel reservation and stay at the Hawkins residence. Bring your husband along, too. You can both stay here.

My wife mistook you for our daughter, and seeing you made her happy. I'd like her to enjoy that feeling a bit longer."

Before Elysia could reply, Clayton hurriedly assured, "Don't worry, I'll ensure your safety at the Hawkins residence, and it won't interfere with your plans. You're free to come and go as you please."

Elysia had no intention of leaving anyway. If her father hadn't brought it up, she would have.

But seeing her father's humble plea, she felt a pang of heartache.

"It just so happens my husband is tied up with work these next few days and can't take us out. I feel a connection with Mrs. Hawkins; I'd like to stay and keep her company."

brimming with tears, said, "Thank

Elysia's hand tightly, "We won't leave, Irene won't go, Irene won't leave

tears in her eyes, soothed her, "Yes, I won't leave. I'll stay by your

burst into a radiant smile, innocence written all over

deep sympathy: Despite being falsely accused of such heinous

had returned. The hard days for her mother were over; happiness was all

heavy heart, thought, "If only Elysia really were Irene, how wonderful

the company to deal with. Please, take care of Pamela for me.

attend

giving his instructions, Clayton left the

held a 15% share in Hawkins

and at the upcoming shareholders' meeting, he was set

already

had explicitly forbidden the smuggling of contraband on the

today, they had gone behind his back, loading the

his authority as the current

had Clayton left than Larry received the

discussing Elysia's situation with the

this woman must be

and thin with Clayton, furrowed his brows and said, "She must go, but Clayton surely has

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