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."

eyes brimming with tears, said, "Thank you,

tightly, "We won't leave, Irene won't go, Irene won't

her, "Yes, I won't leave. I'll stay by your

into a radiant smile, innocence written

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

for her

Elysia really

I've got an emergency at the company to deal with. Please, take care of Pamela for me.

course, go attend to

instructions, Clayton left

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

return, and at the upcoming

had already started making their

had explicitly forbidden the smuggling of contraband on the Hawkins

had gone behind his back, loading the contraband onto the ships, planning to smuggle it

were blatantly disregarding his authority as

left than Larry

discussing Elysia's situation with the old

expose us today, this woman must be

been through thick and thin with Clayton, furrowed his brows and said, "She must go, but Clayton surely has arranged for her

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255