Chapter 1019
Emmett was a picture of vulnerability, a lost child seeking comfort.
When Elysia began to cry, Emmett’s own tears flowed freely. Breaking away from Clayton’s embrace, he rushed to his mother’s side.
“Mommy, mommy he sobbed.
Elysia bent down, pulling Emmett into a tight hug, her body shaking with sobs.
Elliot watched, his eyes brimming with tears, feeling nothing but empathy.
He understood the turmoil in his mother’s heart. After being estranged for over two decades, finally seeing her parents yet unable to reveal her true identity must have been agonizing.
According to reliable sources, Elysia held 15% of Hawkins Sea-freight’s shares. With her 15% and her father’s 40%, they would have a majority at the upcoming shareholders’ meeting, ensuring victory.
But with the meeting just three days away, revealing her identity now would only tip off the adversaries, allowing them to regroup and plot anew.
It was a delicate situation. Keeping her identity hidden for a bit longer meant safety for Elysia and a chance for her to be with her mother without looming threats.
Elliot’s gaze then shifted to a few servants lurking suspiciously around. They were Helen’s minions, pretending to tend to the gardens while actually eavesdropping.
Helen had tried to force Elysia to remove her mask earlier, likely suspecting the resemblance between her and Pamela, eager to unveil Elysia’s true face.
But she hadn’t succeeded. If Elysia and her parents acknowledged each other now, Helen would know instantly.
Elliot’s eyes narrowed. These people, Helen’s lackeys, were about to find out who truly ruled the Hawkins household.
But silence didn’t mean submission. The hunt was about to begin.
Elysia noticed the servants too, and clenched her teeth in determination.
Wiping her tears, she comforted Emmett, “Mommy’s okay, I was just worried about your brother p>
She then stood up, holding Emmett, and faced Clayton. With a heavy heart, she removed her mask, revealing a face that, apart from her eyes, bore no resemblance to Pamela’s.
For the sake of their plan, Emmett had disguised her earlier. Their resemblance was too striking, too risky.
“Sorry, Mr. Hawkins, we arrived in Oceanopolis this morning and my son went missing. I was so worried, I lost my composure upon seeing him,” she explained.
Clayton’s heart sank at her words. The resemblance wasn’t there.
It was a moment of profound disappointment for him.
“Understandable… understandable,” he replied, his voice tinged with bitterness.
Elysia felt his pain and silently vowed:
Just three more days. After the shareholders’ meeting, after the villains are exposed, we can be a family again.
Taking a deep breath, she said, “Mr. Hawkins, thank you for saving my son today p>
Clayton hurriedly replied, “Don’t mention it. I should be the one thanking you. Evan was a great help today. Without him, my wife would still be in distress… Come, let’s go inside for a talk p>
“Sure,” Elysia replied, following Clayton to the main house, her eyes casting one last warning glance at Helen’s minions.
Your days of scheming are over. From this moment on, the tables have turned.