Chapter 1261

Elijah couldn't comprehend Markus' lack of honesty with himself and found himself speechless at the latter's apparent deceit.

"Did you hear what I said?" Markus reiterated when Elijah failed to respond.

Elijah reprimanded, "If you were that capable, I wouldn't have to worry about you anymore."

If Ethan still possessed the same irritable temperament he had in his youth, he would have likely given Markus a thrashing for raising his voice at him.

In response, Markus retorted, "Then, worry for Byron. He needs your concern more than I do."

Elijah was left speechless, a curse escaping his lips. Opening this particular can of worms had unintended consequences, as Byron, typically steady, was now acting out of character.

Elijah remarked in a serious tone, "It doesn't matter. Byron is engaged to Cindy."

Markus retorted, "Really? Then, I hope you got what you wished for."

With that, Markus hung up.

On the other end of the line, Elijah's face paled. Markus' mocking words about getting