NovelFinishChapter 446 Back to his usual self, Elliot squinted his eyes, giving Tarquin a meaningful look.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTarquin was puzzled, wondering how the kid had suddenly regained his composure. Just a moment ago, he was clearly upset, so why had he not only stopped being angry but also smoothed down his ruffled feathers? Had the anger made him silly? Tarquin reached out and ruffled Elliot's hair. Elliot, clearly disgusted, protested, "Don't touch me!" Tarquin wasn't offended, just curious, "Why are you so scared of your mom finding out about your talents? For any parent, that would be a huge source of pride. And Elysia, with her love for all things shiny, if she knew her son was a little tycoon, she'd be over the moon." No surprises there, just shocks! Elliot replied coldly, "This is betweenand my mom, it's none of your business! She loves us, even if we're fools, we're still the apple of her eye! I agreed to share resources with you. Once I find out anything about that mysterious person's whereabouts and identity, you'll be the first to know. But on one condition - you can't upset my mom anymore! And you can't spill our secrets to her! Especially not about our deal with you!" Tarquin nodded, "Deal!" Elliot gave him another hard look, pushed the car door open, and left. Watching his small figure through the car window, Tarquin felt a pang of loss... If Elysia's kids were his own, how lucky he and Elijah would be! He'd have a bunch of genius sons, and Elijah would have sformidable brothers! Alas... They were Elysia's and sother man's children, having nothing to do with him.
Tarquin couldn't help but feel a wave of sympathy for Elliot's late father. After letting his thoughts wander for a while, he lit a cigarette, pushing the thought of Elliot's unfortunate dad out of his mind, then his thoughts drifted to the mysterious person... His expression hardened, his brows furrowed, a frosty look on his face.
Back at home, Elliot was met with his brothers' outrage.
"That jerk dared to use our mom as leverage, I'm so mad!" Evan exclaimed.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEmmett added, angrily, "Bullying kids, how shameless!" Elijah had been silently fuming, unable to believe how thick-skinned their dad could be! Threatening a five-year- old, how disgraceful! Elliot, now calm, reassured them, "It's okay. He just wants information on the mysterious person. We were going to investigate anyway." Evan muttered, "Such a loser and clueless. Can't do his own digging, has to rely on others!" Elliot felt a bitter twist in his heart but kept silent. Was he really being manipulated so easily? He was far from clueless. With just a few words, he could get what he wanted without lifting a finger, reaping the benefits. Those who can make others work for them are hardly fools.
"By the way, Elijah, he only knows about my wealth and Evan's skills, He doesn't know much about Emmett, know! nor does he know you're a top-notch hacker. If you want to keep it that way, you can," Elliot reminded Elijah.
Elijah responded, "If he doesn't know, I won't tell him. My mentor, just like the sage from the mountains who helped you, prefers to remain a mystery. If the need arises, I'll tell Dad then." The mention of Elijah's mentor made Elliot offer, "Next tyou talk to him, ask if he needs help finding that girl.
If necessary, I can lend a hand too. The more, the merrier."
Despite Tarquin's kindness over the years, Elijah's world remained fragmented. Grateful for someone who genuinely cared for his brother, Elliot was ready to assist, considering it a way to repay Elijah's mentor for his guidance. mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1
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