Chapter 991
In the dead of night, when the world seemed to pause, Elysia and the kids were deeply asleep, enveloped in the comforting embrace of dreams. Tarquin, with the stealth of a cat, carefully slid out from under the covers and made his way to the study.
The glow of the computer screen illuminated his solemn face as he scanned through the messages. The audacity of those women to mock Elysia’s origins! What right did they have?
To them, a background like theirs was nothing compared to Elysia’s. After all, Elysia was the sole heiress to the Hawkins empire in Oceanopolis, led by the indomitable Clayton Hawkins!
The Hawkins name was synonymous with wealth and power, casting a longer shadow over Oceanopolis than even the Bradfords did over Jindale City.
There was a saying that circulated online: It wasn’t Oceanopolis that belonged to the Hawkins family, but rather, the Hawkins family that owned Oceanopolis!
The reach of the Hawkins empire was vast, with Hawkins Sea-freight standing out as their crown jewel. Renowned globally, it dominated the maritime industry, its ships fortified with formidable defenses that even the most audacious pirates dared not challenge.
This invincibility stemmed from four key factors: their unmatched weaponry, Clayton Hawkins’ fierce loyalty and protectiveness, their untouchable reputation, and awork of powerful alliances.
Clayton, the self-made patriarch, was known for his integrity and an unwavering resolve to defend his family’s name at all costs. His patriotic spirit was legendary; he had openly declared his willingness to donate his entire fleet to the nation in times of need.
This mutual respect between the Hawkins family and the nation fortified their standing, earning them significant support and protection, making Hawkins Sea-freight an untouchable titan of the seas.
Their reputation for reliability was unmatched; barring natural disasters, they never failed to deliver, earning them the trust and favor of global magnates.
Clayton’s extensivework meant that an attack on him would provoke a formidable response, a deterrent that made him the undisputed king of the
seas.
And there, in the heart of this maritime empire, was Elysia, Clayton’s daughter.
So, those gossiping women, comparing their lineage to Elysia’s? Utter foolishness.
Yet, this was just one side of Elysia’s heritage. Elliot and Elijah’s investigations into her mother’s background hit a wall of encryption, hinting at mysteries and power equally formidable.
But Tarquin hesitated to discuss the Hawkins family with Elysia, not out of doubt about their status, but uncertainty about their relationship with her. He knew all too well the complexities and coldness of high society.
The possibility of Elysia having been abandoned or estranged from the Hawkins seemed slim, given Clayton’s character and her being his only child. If her separation from the Hawkins was due to a mishap or malicious intent by others within the empire, her return could either be a blessing or a
curse.
After all, if the Hawkins household was anything like the Bradford’s, a den of wolves, what good would returning do?