Chapter 832
Keith’s voice was calm and reassuring as he spoke, “Don’t worry, she’s safe. I’ll take you to her right now p>
He then bowed his head, pouring some tea.
In the middle of the small boat, there was a tiny stove, on top of which tea was being brewed, accompanied by some snacks.
Keith handed Elysia a warm cup of tea and then offered her a tablet, saying, “If you’re feeling seasick, take one of these. It should help. Looks like we’ll be on this boat for several hours p>
Elysia didn’t take it. It was only when she looked down at the tablet that she realized her clothes had been changed!
Her eyes widened in shock, on the verge of questioning, when she heard Keith say, “Don’t overthink it. I didn’t touch you. A lady helped you change before we boarded p>
Elysia’s brows furrowed in confusion, “Why change my clothes p>
Keith replied with an even tone, “It’s to better evade Tarquin’s pursuit. Plus, with your medical skills, I was worried you might have needles or poison on you p>
After a brief pause, he continued, “Don’t worry, I’ve taken good care of the needles you had with you. I know they’re valuable to you, so I didn’t dare dispose of them p>
Elysia was speechless.
Keith then took a warmed orange from the stove, peeled it, and handed her the segments, “If you don’t want the tablet, eat some orange instead. It can help with seasickness and warm you up p>
It was late May, a time when spring usually filled the air with warmth, but the temperature over the sea was lower, especially after sunset. The sea breeze felt cool against the skin.
Elysia neither took the tablet nor the orange. She looked around, only to see the vast sea surrounding them.
For someone who couldn’t swim, there wasn’t the slightest chance of escape!
Her phone wasn’t on her either, undoubtedly taken by Keith.
Asking for it back was futile. She had no choice but to force herself to calm down and wait for Tarquin to rescue her.
After a moment of silence, Elysia asked Keith, “Was it you who took me to the hospital when I fainted after work five years ago?” “Yep p>
“And was it you who took Elijah and my daughter away from me p>
“Yep p>
Elysia’s emotions surged, “Why? Why did you take away my children p>
Keith remained calm, “Because they are Tarquin’s flesh and blood.” Elysia glared at him.
“So, you have a vendetta against Tarquin? You took my children to threaten him? Then why raise Elijah under Tarquin’s care instead of using him directly for leverage p>
Keith sighed deeply, poured himself some tea, and after a few sips, he slowly began to speak, “Because the slowest cuts cause the most pain. I wanted the Bradford family to be in constant turmoil, and for Tarquin to be in perpetual agony.
The Bradfords have always had a tradition of passing down their legacy to a single heir, and with Elijah’s arrival, he became the little prince of the Bradford family, their future patriarch. This meant that no other member of the Bradford family would have a chance to rise to power, affecting their interests directly.
This would cause unrest and heartache among them, leading to plots against Elijah and endless conflicts with Tarquin, ensuring the Bradford family would never know peace.
As for Tarquin… raising Elijah himself means facing his pain head-on, living in a state of constant torment p>
The Bradfords poisoned Elijah, and coupled with his obsession for his mother, he developed severe psychological disorders.
Tarquin spent his days by his side, caring for him, which of course, brought him pain and daily suffering.
Elysia was astonished, never having imagined Keith to be capable of such deep scheming.
In front of her, Keith still maintained his genteel and gentlemanly demeanor, but she had not expected to find a devil lurking within him.