Chapter 423
“Nola, listen, I’m only saying this for your own good. Let’s put Elysia on the back burner for now and focus on cleaning up the mess online. These rumors are getting out of hand. It’s high time you call Mr. Bradford and have him sort it out-that’s the real priority here p>
But Nola wasn’t having any of it. “Zip it, will you? Just stop talking p>
The agent felt a sting-not just on his face from the sharp retort, but a headache was brewing too.
“Alright, alright, your wish is my command. We’re going after Elysia today. But we can’t just go around kidnapping kids, right? That’s illegal. We could try something else p>
“Pull over p>
At Nola’s command, the driver swiftly parked the car by the curb.
With a fierce push, Nola shoved the agent out of the car. Before the car door was even closed, she had already dialed a number.
“Secure Elliot, Evan, and Emmett Thorne from class 3 at Sunshine Daycare p>
Watching the luxury car speed off, the agent quickly called Aileen.
“Ma’am, you need to rein in Miss Nola before she causes a real catastrophe p>
Meanwhile, everyone seemed to be converging on the daycare.
At the same time, Blossom had already taken the trio out of daycare.
It was something Elliot said that landed Nola on the trending page, making her the target of public backlash. Blossom was worried about Nola seeking revenge on Elliot.
She was also concerned about Elliot and Evan being spotted by Tarquin, so after discussing it with Elysia, they decided to take the kids home to lay low for a while.
However, they hadn’t got far from the daycare when Nola’s bodyguards intercepted them!
Without a word, one of the bodyguards knocked Blossom unconscious, tossed her into the back seat, and warned the kids, “Keep quiet, or it’s lights out for you p>
With that threat hanging over them, he drove off with Blossom’s car, his accomplice sitting in the passenger seat.
It took a moment for the reality of their situation to sink in for the boys-they might have been kidnapped.
Emmett was trembling and broke into tears.
Evan was ready to fight, but Elliot stopped him.
After confirming that Blossom was only unconscious, Elliot coolly inquired, “Where are you taking us p>
“Just stay quiet, and you won’t get hurt,” the bodyguard replied through the rearview mirror.
A threat? Really?
Evan was fuming and about to lash out again when Elliot squeezed his hand to calm him down.
Elliot then asked, “Did Aunt Nola send you for us p>
The bodyguards exchanged a glance, neither confirming nor denying.
One of them dialed Nola, “Miss, we have them p>
Whatever Nola’s response was, upon hanging up, one bodyguard instructed, “Head to the Marriott Hotel p>
Elliot’s eyes twinkled with understanding. He flashed a reassuring smile at Evan and Emmett, signaling them to stay calm.
Far from being nervous, he seemed almost delighted.
Evan, confused, called out, “Bro p>
“Don’t worry,” Elliot reassured, “They’re with Mrs. Slater. She’s ‘beautiful and kind-hearted.’ She won’t hurt us. Mrs. Slater wants to see us, and as it happens, I want to meet her too. We should be thanking Mrs. Slater for this opportunity p>
The bodyguards paid no mind to a five-year-old’s words.
Evan still didn’t quite get it, furrowing his brows at Elliot.
Elliot, with a meaningful look, added, “We’re going fishing with Mrs. Slater p>
He emphasized the word “fishing,” hinting at a plan to reel in the mysterious big fish that had always remained hidden behind the scenes.