Chapter 431
Elysia shot him a wary look. “What about p>
Tarquin replied, “If you won’t come here, I’m coming over to you p>
Elysia quickly said, “Wait, I’ll come to you p>
Discussing matters in the study always felt more comfortable than in the bedroom.
Upon reaching the study, Elysia stood with caution and asked, “What do you want p>
Tarquin got straight to the point, “Does your son know Nola p>
“No, he doesn’t p>
“Then why is he spreading rumors that Nola is pregnant p>
Elysia certainly wouldn’t admit that Elliot did it on purpose and lied, “My son didn’t mean to start a rumor. He just thought her belly looked a bit bulgy and assumed she was pregnant. We didn’t expect the media to blow it out of proportion p>
Tarquin stared at her with an inscrutable expression for a moment before asking, “Is there anything extraordinary about your son p>
“What do you mean p>
“Do they, compared to other kids, show any unusual traits p>
Elysia confidently and assuredly said, “Not at all. They are just ordinary kids. Oh, they are quite smart though p>
“Smart p>
“Yes! Very smart and sensible.” Elysia said with pride.
Tarquin asked, “Does that come from their father p>
Elysia countered, “Absolutely not! Their father is a fool! They take after me p>
Tarquin looked at her, dead serious, “If they take after you, they couldn’t possibly be smart p>
Elysia bristled immediately, “What’s that supposed to mean?! Are you calling me dumb p>
“No p>
“Then what are you saying p>
“I’m saying you’re not bright, low IQ p>
“You Elysia was incensed, no longer wanting to engage with him, and turned to leave. Angered.
Suddenly, Tarquin asked again, “Did your son say Nola was pregnant on purpose p>
“Not at all!” Elysia snapped back, denying it.
Tarquin gave her a cryptic look for a few seconds, “Hmm p>
Elysia was suspicious, wondering what he was really thinking.
She was curious but didn’t ask further.
Because Elliot indeed had spread the rumor on purpose, she was lying, feeling a bit guilty.
And she hadn’t figured out the real reason herself yet, so it was better not to say too much to him.
After Elysia left, Tarquin lit a cigarette and sat at his desk, frowning slightly, lost in thought as he smoked.
Because Elijah had a late lunch at Future Community, their dinner was delayed until past 7 p.m.
It was already dark outside.
As night fell, Elijah grew increasingly anxious.
He sat at the dinner table, occasionally glancing at his smartwatch and then out the window.
Though he tried to appear normal, Tarquin saw right through his nervousness and concern.
A father knows his son best. Tarquin had raised Elijah himself and knew him well.
Elijah was clearly troubled today, likely something to do with Nola.
Before dinner was even finished, Tarquin received a call from Lowell,
“Tarquin, it’s the strangest thing. We can’t find Nola anywhere, just like when we were looking for Ms. Thorne. She’s supposed to be in Jindale City, but it’s like she’s vanished p>
Tarquin looked up, instinctively glancing at Elijah.
Elijah, sensing something, furrowed his brow and asked, “What’s wrong? Who was that p>
Tarquin, without betraying any emotion, hung up,
“Just work stuff. I need to step out, finish your dinner and don’t wait up p>
To ease his son’s worries, he patted Elijah on the head before leaving.
Elijah watched him go, his mind in turmoil.
Once outside, Tarquin called Lowell back,
“Have someone keep an eye on Future Community. I’m heading over p>
“Future Community? Who are we watching p>
“Elysia’s son p>
Lowell was confused, “Why them p>
“Enough questions!” Tarquin hung up and walked straight to his unassuming sedan.
Axel appeared, opening the door for him.
After Tarquin got in, Axel took the driver’s seat, “Where to p>
“Future Community p>
Axel, always cool and sparing with words, asked nothing further and drove towards Future Community.