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

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

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

childlike once again, burst into a radiant smile,

Despite being falsely accused of such heinous acts, she remained oblivious to the slander and

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

only Elysia really

at the company to deal with.

go attend to your

instructions, Clayton left

that Irene held a 15% share in Hawkins Sea-freight had spread among

knew his daughter couldn't return, and at the upcoming shareholders' meeting, he was set

they had already started

of

today, they had gone behind his back, loading the contraband onto

blatantly disregarding his authority

left than Larry received the

Elysia's situation with the old

this woman must be dealt with, she

must go, but Clayton surely has arranged for her and the child's protection.

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