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Cole had sent someone to search the hotel room that morning and did not find any hidden cameras.
She did not have to worry about what happened the night before for now.
Although she did not know who set the trap, she could deny everything since they did not have any proof.
Zoe was now using Elliot to climb the social ladder.
Instead of being an accomplished doctor, she would much rather be at the top of high society
Moreover, she was aware of her own skills, and she knew that she would never reach Professor Hough’s level of expertise.
There was a limit to how far she could go if she remained in the medical field,
Things would be different if she married Elliot.
When the time came, she would be the envy of everyone around her.
Not long after Elliot sat down in his study, he received a phone call from Ben.
“Hey, Elliot. How did things at the school go?”
“He didn‘t bring his laptop today. I‘m guessing Avery took it away from him.”
“It looks like it really was Avery’s son! Isn‘t he only four years old? Is he a so-called child prodigy?” Ben said enthusiastically.
Elliot did not respond.
“What do you plan on doing with the kid?” Ben asked.
He found the entire thing especially entertaining.
It would have been boring if the hacker turned out to be some creep.
Who would have thought that the person who disabled Sterling Group‘s entire network was a little brat?
“Why did he challenge you to strangle him?” Ben continued to ask. “Why don‘t you ask him that yourself if you‘re so interested? He always ignores me,” said Elliot.
“Hahahaha! This kid’s got personality! I really want to meet him.”
“In your dreams!”
What Hayden did was wrong, but he was an “atypical” child after all.
Elliot would not do anything to him, nor would he allow Ben to bother him at school.
“Avery’s birthday is coming up. What if they invite us to the party? Wouldn’t I get to see the kid, then?” Ben said excitedly. “Do you want to get her a present beforehand, Elliot? You may
be divorced, but you once shared an unforgettable relationship. You won’t be so stingy as to not wish her a happy birthday, right?”
Elliot‘s hawk-like eyes narrowed, then he said in a deep voice, “Do you think she’ll accept a gift from me?”
“Wasn’t she pretty friendly when she treated us to lunch yesterday? Even though it was only because we had something on her.”
“There’s no need for that ––”
“How much would a birthday present cost? I could give it to her for you if you’re embarrassed. I really want to take a look at that son of hers,” Ben said.
After a few seconds of deep consideration, Elliot gave in and asked, “What would be a suitable gift?”
“How about jewelry? Women love sparkly things,” Ben suggested.
“Jewelry isn‘t suitable. We‘re divorced after all.”
“What else if not jewelry? You wouldn‘t be able to give her something cheap, right? She’s a millionaire now!”
Elliot raised his hand and massaged the space between his brows, then said, “Let‘s just go with jewelry, then!”
On the other side of the study‘s door, Zoe‘s heart was overwhelmed by jealousy as she listened in on their conversation.
Elliot had asked his assistant to give her a handbag worth a few thousand dollars on her birthday a while back.
Now, he was about to give Avery expensive jewelry for her birthday!
Who exactly was his girlfriend?!
How could he do this to her?
She was the only one who could save Shea now!
As Zoe’s eyes reddened with hatred, she pulled out her phone and texted her father.
(Avery Tate has two children. Look up where she adopted them in Bridgedale, and for what purpose.)
It was dinner time at Starry River Villa,
“Avery, Wesley came by to see you this afternoon,” Laura said with bright eyes. “He told me that he was going to settle down here in Aryadelle…”
Avery figured out what her mother was thinking from the grin on her face.
“Mom, I know you’re hoping I‘ll find someone to get married to soon, but please don’t pull that face while we are in public. Otherwise, people would think I’m desperate for marriage!” Avery pleaded. “I‘m still in my twenties. I‘m still young! This is the time I should be focusing on my career. Once I’m successful, men will be lining up to marry me.”
The smile on Laura’s face vanished.
“I‘m not pestering you… I just really think that Wesley‘s a great man. He took care of you the whole time you were abroad! Don’t you see how well he treats you?”
“Am I supposed to marry anyone who‘s good to me? In that case, Professor Hough was good to me, too!”
“Fine! Keep acting blind! Wesley really is a good man. You might never find someone like him again if you miss out now.”
“Can‘t you have a little more faith in me? There will be men who will be attracted to me in the future,” Avery said as she comforted her mother. “Besides, did you ask the children what they think? They don‘t want a stepfather.”
Avery shot a meaningful look at her children.
Layla cleverly expressed her opinion and said, “I don‘t want a stepfather, but I‘ll make myself accept anyone Mommy likes.”
It was clear that her daughter did not understand what Avery was trying to signal to her.
Avery pinned her hopes on her son.
“Let‘s eat, Grandma,” said Hayden,
“Alright, I won‘t say more,” Laura said. “I‘m just worried that your Mommy will regret this, so I‘m just reminding her. I won‘t waste my time worrying about it, since she has no such intentions.”
Avery chuckled and said, “Mom, if you‘re so eager to play matchmaker, then find someone for Mike. He‘s been hanging out at bars every day recently. I bet he‘s dying to find a better half.”
Laura was left speechless.
It was dinner time at Starry River Villa.
“Avery, Wesley came by to see you this afternoon,” Laura said with bright eyes. “He told me that he was going to settle down here in Aryadelle…”
Avery figured out what her mother was thinking from the grin on her face,
“Mom, I know you’re hoping I‘ll find someone to get married to soon, but please don’t pull that face while we are in public. Otherwise, people would think I‘m desperate for marriage!” Avery pleaded. “I’m still in my twenties. I‘m still young! This is the time I should be focusing on my career. Once I’m successful, men will be lining up to marry me.”
The smile on Laura’s face vanished.