Chapter 428
Elliot quickly shared the information they had gathered so far before diving into the plan. “While we’re not 100% sure that Nola is connected to our mystery man, we’ve got to make a move tonight. If they’re connected, we’ll catch him. If not, we’ll regroup and come up with a new strategy p>
There were plenty of strategies floating around in Elliot’s mind. Just days ago, he’d thought about using Elysia as bait to draw out the mystery man. However, Elliot was hesitant to involve his beloved mom in something so potentially dangerous, especially since their adversary seemed to have nefarious intentions.
Nola’s sudden appearance, however, sparked an idea.
“Tonight, we split up. Evan and I will head to the Marriott Hotel to catch our guy. Emmett, you stay home and look after Blossom while covering for us. Elijah, you’re on mom duty. We can’t let mom or Blossom catch wind of what’s going on p>
Elijah, visibly worried, chimed in, “Just the two of you against him, are you sure p>
“Absolutely. Evan’s got skills, and since our mystery man has interacted with us before without causing harm, I’m confident in our safety. Focus on keeping mom and Blossom in the dark p>
“I can do that. Plus, I’ll take control of the Marriott’s surveillance systems. Once we get a visual on this guy, I’ll dig up everything about him and keep you posted p>
“Perfect. Let’s all stay connected with earpieces tonight p>
Emmett added, “Before you head out, grab the aromatherapy candles I’ve prepared. I’ve infused them with a sedative mom concocted. It’ll paralyze him temporarily without him realizing, thanks to the scent masking the drug. Even the sharpest medic wouldn’t detect it p>
Elliot nodded in agreement, “Got it. We’ll bring them p>
“And how do you plan to lure him out?” Elijah inquired.
“Simple,” Elliot replied, pulling out Nola’s phone. “Nola’s our bait p>
He drafted a message:
I’ve uncovered the full story and your identity. Let’s make a deal. Contact me by 8 PM tonight, or I’ll expose everything about you and the incident from five years ago!
After sending the message from Nola’s social media accounts, Evan looked puzzled. “And that’s it p>
“That’s it p>
“Think he’ll know what you’re talking about p>
Elliot shrugged, “Not sure, but the person who sent Nola for Elijah back then will p>
Elijah’s excitement was palpable. “Brilliant! Nola’s all over the news. He’ll think she’s desperate and looking for him p>
“Exactly. Tonight, we’re bound to uncover something. No effort wasted p>
Elijah’s admiration for Elliot deepened, astonished by his intellect.
Suddenly, Elliot, struck by a thought, turned to Elijah. “Did Tarquin notice something? He had a strange look when he saw me earlier.” “Huh p>
Elliot, with narrowed eyes, murmured, “Downstairs, his gaze… it was odd p>