A faint blush crept across Peach's cheekbones as she lowered her head, clearly embarrassed by what she was about to ask."Yes?" Elijah prompted, sensing her unease."Could I work with you?" Peach finally asked timidly. "I mean if you... Umm... after you establish your company..."It grew quiet for a moment until she couldn't bear it anymore. She lifted her head, and her eyes unintentionally locked with Elijah's gaze before he focused on the road."Just because we are getting a bit close, you think that is a way for you to take advantage of it and use me for your benefit," Elijah replied coldly, not bothering to hide the irritation and disgust in his voice.Feeling confused, Peach chuckled Out in surprise, tilting her head to the side, mumbling, "Wait, what?!""Don't act dumb and naive," Elijah retorted sharply."That was uncalled for!""Was it?!""Yes!"The tension in the car grew thicker as Peach looked away from Elijah in embarrassment, feeling a little hurt from his harsh tone."Un

The sorrow of a mother's desperate plea was something Elijah had never experienced before, and he was not sure how to respond at this point. The look on Miss Grace's face showed pain and concern, as well as desperation, and Elijah knew even though he wanted no burden of such responsibility since his entire focus was on raising to power and having his revenge, he couldn't say no and be the bad guy when this woman, who had lost so much, was on her knees, begging him to save her daughter.'This mother and daughter know how to push every single nerve ending of mine.' Elijah thought as a tear rolled down Miss Grace's cheek. 'But... I guess I will have to put all the hard feelings aside because Peach does need help… and do everything in my power to make sure she stays safe, at least for now.'Smiling weakly at Miss Grace, he gently grabbed both her arms and said, "Please stand up first."Although she looked reluctant, Miss Grace obeyed and stood up slowly.Once she managed to stand straig

Six o'clock met James in a nearby shopping mall a few blocks from the Paz motel, and as he was staring at the cabbages and vegetables that lined the shelves around him, he couldn't help listening to the two ladies gossiping beside him."Did you see this morning's news?" A brunette woman asked excitedly."Of course, I saw it. I thought news about their divorce was going to be the craziest thing we would get, but it just keeps getting worse! He and her cousin... like that's just so messed up!" A blonde lady exclaimed, throwing her free hand in the air.Wondering what the heck they were talking about, he shook his head and put the cabbage into his basket before moving to the next shelf and grabbing a bunch of tomatoes.As he was placing them into his basket, he noticed how some shoppers were whispering, instead of talking normally and it just made him even more puzzled. But he carried on with his task in silence, trying his best to ignore them since he wanted to buy all the stuff quickl

"Get off the premises! Now! Get in your car and drive off!" A guy in a police uniform with a megaphone shouted at the reporters.Some of the news crew were still confused while others were already driving off because they were afraid to get arrested for trespassing or get removed by intense force."While is the chief constable here... Isn't Elijah just a nobody?" A journalist whispered as the cameraman packed up their equipment."Maybe it's Peach. She's a Hayes... after all, and her family name is quite powerful." The cameraman said."You think? I thought after her father got kicked out of the Hayes Family house, they lost the right to such power and influence." "She shares a bloodline with Henry Hayes. Of course, the power and influence are still there... if she knows how to harvest it." "Will her step-grandma even allow her to do that? I heard Mr. Hayes's will has never been read, and his lawyer was never given the go-ahead from his mistress to read what his dying intentions were.

In less than a second, security came rushing towards Elijah and this dude because of the commotion this guy was creating, and Matt quickly stood in a defensive position, ready to take care of whoever dared to attack his boss if things went awry."What is going on here?" The security guard asked angrily as he stopped right next to Elijah."This thief stole someone's invitation to the League private club and is using it to get access and benefits of the membership. I suggest that you arrest him!" The guy barked, pointing an accusing finger at Elijah. "Sir, you are-""We all know he's Melina's, cheating, good for nothing, ex-stay-at-home husband. There's no way he can afford to get into such a club... Hell, I have been trying to get into that club for years now.""Just-"And you think this idiot here can get in?! He must have stolen that from someone else or he used a fake one. Either way, I demand the arrest of this criminal!"Frowning, Matt clutched his fist as he glared at the man,