Chapter 468
“Yep! Exactly! It’s a rare opportunity, Dad, you’ve got to cherish it. To show you’re serious, why don’t you cook dinner tonight? Whip up some of your best dishes p>
Tarquin: p>
Why did he suddenly feel so undervalued? He was the one who helped, yet now he’s playing host!
Seeing his dear old dad silent, Elijah continued, “Dad, if you’re aiming to win over Mom, you’ve got to charm her son first! You weren’t exactly Mr. Nice Guy to Mom before, and Elliot and his brothers weren’t your biggest fans. If it wasn’t for your help today, they wouldn’t have agreed to have dinner with you! So, don’t feel hard done by. Just count your blessings and don’t look a gift horse in the mouth p>
Tarquin bit his lip then asked, “Is Elysia joining too p>
“Of course, she is! It wouldn’t do without Mom p>
Tarquin, skeptical, “She knows about the drama with the Slater family today p>
“Nope, Elliot told Mom we all had a grand time with the Slater family. She bought it, so when you see her, zip it about the Slater family drama!” Tarquin inwardly scoffed, thinking how easy it was to fool some people.
Elijah emphasized again, “Dad, this is a golden chance I snagged for you. You better seize it! Make a good impression, get Elliot, Evan, and Emmett to warm up to you a bit more. If they give you the nod, Mom’s approval won’t be far behind p>
But he knew, if he didn’t plan this dinner right, his son would make a scene!
Coincidentally, he had some pressing questions for Elysia too, about that mysterious person p>
After a moment, Tarquin conceded, “Alright! Dad’s got it, I’ll cook dinner for them tonight p>
“Good p>
After hanging up, Tarquin pondered over Elysia and the mystery surrounding her p>
Lowell was also in the office, teasing, “Elijah’s got more sense than you! Knowing to win the small ones over first to get to the big one! He’s right, you know, don’t be ungrateful. Ms. Thorne is a catch! Even if it’s just to find a brother for Elijah, you should put in the effort p>
Tarquin snapped out of his thoughts and looked at him, “Like Elysia p>
“Yeah! I do p>
“Then why don’t you pursue her? If you succeed, Elliot, Evan, and Emmett can still be brothers to Elijah p>
Lowell’s smile froze, “Tarquin, that joke’s in poor taste! I do like Ms. Thorne, but I’m not looking to make her my wife. I’d rather she be my sister-in- law p>
Lowell was aghast, “You’re kidding, right p>
“I don’t see the joke p>
Lowell was near tears, “That’s impossible to finish overnight! Besides, I’m just an assistant, how can I do a CEO’s job? I’m not cut out for it, really not p>
“Can’t do it? Then find Charlie, leave tonight, start there tomorrow p>
Lowell: “I was wrong, I’ll drop the matchmaking act, please, let me off p>
“Too late! Work through the night p>
After delegating his work, Tarquin stood up, grabbed his coat and car keys, and left.
Lowell, in misery, “Where are you off to now p>
“None of your business p>
Lowell: The merciless capitalist strikes again!
After leaving the office, Tarquin immediately called Keaton, “Got any dirt on Elysia p>
“I was just about to call you, there’s definitely something fishy. Meet up to discuss p>