Chapter 422
Ten minutes later, they arrived at the base of their apartment complex.
Tarquin didn’t bother going up. Instead, he called Elysia, asking her to bring Elijah down.
The moment Elysia heard he was still planning on heading to the preschool, her heart raced with panic. “What are you doing going there?!” she exclaimed.
“Come down!” Tarquin’s voice was firm, leaving no room for argument, and with that, he hung up.
Elysia’s breathing quickened. What if he went to the preschool and saw Elliot and Evan?
But she couldn’t exactly stop him!
After a moment’s thought, she quickly called Blossom. After a brief exchange with her best friend, Elysia felt a little calmer.
Elijah was already in the loop about the preschool incident and why Elysia needed to go there.
However, he hadn’t mentioned Nola’s involvement to Elysia yet, considering Nola was the one who found him years ago and was tied to past events.
Worried about Elliot’s potential schemes, he decided to talk to Elliot first before discussing it with Elysia.
Following Elysia, Elijah went downstairs.
He also secretly messaged Elliot, informing him they were on their way to the preschool, and dad was coming too.
Downstairs, Tarquin was waiting in the car.
Upon seeing Elysia, his brow furrowed, his expression a mix of complexity.
“Ms. Thorne, Elijah,” Lowell greeted warmly, opening the car door for them.
Elysia nodded in response, with Elijah hopping in first, followed closely by her.
The three of them sat in the back, Elijah sandwiched in the middle.
Elysia was visibly agitated, worried about her son and somewhat annoyed with Tarquin for insisting on going.
She didn’t even glance at Tarquin.
But Tarquin, on the other hand, couldn’t stop looking at her.
The tension between them was palpable.
Elijah held Elysia’s hand the whole time, trying to offer some comfort.
Meanwhile, Nola commanded her driver, “Turn around, to the preschool p>
Her agent was taken aback. “I’m not sure if those reporters have left yet. Why are we going back there p>
“I have to take down Elysia today! I want her completely out of the picture, unable to recover!” Nola seethed.
Her agent was worried. “What exactly are you planning p>
Nola clenched her teeth in anger. “I’m going to take control of her kids to prevent her from making any moves! Today, I must expose those brats in front of Tarquin and reveal Elysia’s true face p>
Convinced that Elysia had surgically altered her son to deceive Tarquin, Nola was furious.
Seeing her agent’s mixture of fear and disgust, it was clear that without the connection to Tarquin, Nola, lacking in both brains and looks, wouldn’t stand a chance in the industry.
The agent cautioned, “If you go through with this, you’ll be kidnapping. Madam, maybe you should check the trending news online? The situation has escalated beyond control. Let’s not stir up more trouble and handle the rumors online instead p>
“Shut up!” Nola snapped ferociously. “Those online rumors are nothing compared to what I’m about to do. I must take down Elysia today p>
Had Aileen heard this, she’d have been furious. Just last night, she had advised Nola to ignore Elysia and focus on Tarquin, advice that was clearly forgotten today.
The agent, realizing the gravity of the situation, couldn’t help but interject, “Even if you succeed in taking down Elysia today, how does that benefit you? Will Mr. Bradford suddenly start liking you p>
With a swift slap, Nola silenced her agent. “My relationship with Tarquin is none of your business p>
The agent, now with a burning cheek and watery eyes, was stuck. Placed by Aileen and with her own secrets held by Aileen, she had no choice but to endure in silence.