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Chapter 142: Die for or kill for
Chapter 142: Die for or kill for
Die for or kill for
Silently, Elijah studied Dr. William‘s face for any sign of lying, which he never found in the doctor‘s expression.
Finally, Elijah leaned forward and said, “Let me get this clear, so none of the seven is his?”
“Yes.
Hayes fathered none of Jewel‘s children.” Dr. William replied.
There was a long pause as Elijalı tried to force his brain to come to terns with that fact and then he scoffed in disbelief, sliocked about how much Madam Jewel had gotten away with.
“Do you have a copy of the results?” Elijah finally asked after collecting his thoughts.
Dr. Williams‘s face fell, remorse and guilt evident as he whispered, “No...
I gave Hayes those because he requested them the day Meeks visited him at the hospital...
The copies were all destroyed after his death...
Jewel said that if anything about the results come out in any way, I and my children would be dead, so I had to do what I had to do to protect their life...”
After hesitating for a while, he sighed and said, “If Meeks didn‘t get killed, he would have been a great help.”
“Yeah.
But a dead man is of no use to the living, and that‘s why I can‘t make the same mistake twice.” Elijah said, knowing his hands were tied and this was his only move.
Fear and confusion filled every aspect of Dr. William‘s face, but the doctor quickly recovered.
He cleared his throat and said, “What are you talking about?”
“My name is Elijah Maxwell from the land of Bordoria, the sole heir of Lisa Maxwell and –.”
“You are Mr. Maxwell‘s son...
You are the child of the most well–known figure in the business world in Bordoria, a man of high stature...
The news about him having a son had always felt
like a rumor and then the truth – ”
“Yeah...
I have to earn my place by his side and until then my existence is only a rumor to the majority and facts to a few...
But enough of my family...”
Holding back for a moment, Elijah inhaled deeply and said, “If you want to disappear from Jewel‘s grip, I can arrange for you and your family to travel to Bordoria, seek protection under my father‘s wing, and wait.”
The sense of disbelief that had Dr. Williams hostage had him frozen in place as he gazed at Elijah, saying nothing.
Elijah continued, “As you already know, my father is very influential in Bordoria society, and I am sure he can provide security for you and your family, and even give you protection...
If you agree to leave.” Staring blankly at Elijah, Dr. Williams said, “Your father would give us protection? That would make our lives easier and safer, but would such a great offer comes free or –.”
“Wait until the day I will need you to testify against Jewel.” Elijah cut in with certainty.
“A woman like Jewel is a sneaky fox...
Do you think you can trap her behind bars?”
“People with filthy hands and shady businesses always fall through the cracks and are caught eventually...
So, when that day comes, will you be willing to help me lock her up for good?”
“I mean...”
The question about if Elijah was truly a Maxwell and countless other questions about him made Dr. William pause on his decision and then he sighed, “It will be my honor to seek protection from the Maxwell, and if I am required to pay back the favor with the truth, I will wholeheartedly comply...”
“Good...
I will make the call then.”
Calmly Elijah stood from his seat and walked out, leaving, Dr. Williams staring vacantly at the wall with wide eyes, realizing whose sight he was just in.
After walking a bit further down the hall, Elijah stopped and pulled out his phone, calling a number he knew intimately and waiting until a male voice answered.
“Son,” Mr. Maxwell greeted him with a warm tone, “how are things going with you?”
“I just finished discussing some details with a Doctor named Williams, and I need you to provide a safe house for him and his family and to keep a low profile,” Elijah said.
“You said that you were going to Syldavia to make a name for yourself only, so why are you getting involved with something that doesn‘t concern you, son?” “Doesn‘t concern me? You must not be getting the right updates on me then...
because if you do, then you would be enraged at the Hayes as much as I am.”
The was a brief pause and then Mr. Maxwell sighed, letting out calmly, “I thought you didn‘t want me to get involved because you never called.
But if that is a code of asking me to ruin them because I can bankrupt that family within–”
“Don‘t!” Elijah blurted out honestly without thinking.
“Ten minutes ago if you were going to call me and make this offer to me, I might have considered, but now, attacking any of the Hayes property is like hurting my wise.” “Your wife?”
“Yes...
My wife...
All companies belong to Mr. Hayes, her grandfather, and I just realized that she is his only grandchild – ”
“That doesn‘t make sense.
There‘s Mathew, Dean, Eli, Cora, Elmer, Amelia...
and what‘s the other one‘s name...?”
“She was having an affair within her marriage and was unlucky to bear children for the men she was cheating with, instead of her husband.”
“I mean, who can blame Karma for being a bitch to her with that one when she clearly asked for it.”
A faint chuckle escaped Elijah‘s lips, amused at his father‘s dry humor despite how heavy the topic was, and then he heard his father say, “About this girl...
Peach.
You are serious about her?”
“Yes,” Elijah said.
The line grew silent as though his father was waiting for him to explain further but a moment later, he said, his smile audible in his voice, “Good for you, son...
Well, I will arrange for Jacob Williams and his family, and will have the information to you by tomorrow...”
“It‘s James isn‘t it?” Elijah asked politely.
“What?”
“Reporting back to you...
No...
It‘s Matt.
Isn‘t it?”
“I do worry about you, son...
and I know I don‘t show it like your mother, but getting reports on you helps me sleep at night...”
There was a long silence from Elijah and then he said, “I will get the doctor and his family ready for the pickup.” “Elijah,” Mr. Maxwell spoke softly, sounding hesitant.
“Yes,”
“Don‘t keep our daughter–in–law away from us for too long this time.
Your mother was heartbroken when you said you were never getting married again.” “I know...
I won‘t.”
The sound from the TV had Madam Jewel‘s eyes locked to the screen as she listened, “About a couple of hours ago, this afternoon, by four–fifty, the former Doctor, Jacob Williams‘s house was investigated by the authorities, and it was just a terrifying scene.” 1
A small smile tugged on Madam Jewel‘s lips at the word, “Terrifying scene,” knowing her order to Texan.
“Shocking to all, a gang leader Texan had been living undercover as a security in the doctor‘s son‘s house”
“Did that dumbhead get caught?! Why are they not reporting Williams‘s death, but this instead?!” Madam Jewel interrupted angrily, slamming a fist onto the table.
“According to witnesses and the evidence collected by the police, there were several bombs placed in the mansion that was planted by Texan and his men to use in blowing up the Doctor, his four years old
great–grandson, and his son along with his daughter–in–law.
But thankfully, they never came home for such a despicable plan to get carried out on them.” “No...
No, no, no, no...
No!!!!” Madam Jewel screamed while banging her fists against the table.
When she looked up and glared at the TV, the news lady smiled warmly as she announced,” Texan and those that were involved in this plot to kill Doctor Williams and his family has been arrested for their crimes...
But it is unclear where the doctor and his family are, but that‘s good, especially after what happened this afternoon.”
“And Linda, it‘s a good thing that the bad guys didn‘t win here...” “Yes, it is, George.”
Jumping to her feet, Madam Jewel started pacing back and forth, her nails digging into the scalp of her hair hard as she tried to figure out what went wrong, and then it clicked to her mind.
‘Is that bastard still alive too?!‘ Madam Jewel thought frantically.
With a smile on James‘ face, he set a plate of bacon in front of Peach before settling another plate of eggs and toast with sausage and then sitting down between her mother and her, mumbling, “Dinner is served.”
The vibration of her phone on the table immediately took her beaming eyes off him and onto
her screen.
A happy giggle suddenly left her lips and yet her eyes were blurred with tears making Miss Grace and James glance over at her worriedly, only to see Peach happily grinning as she read the new text message.
“They are on their way back.” Peach told them happily and then she quickly added, “Elijah is on a flight back home.”
“That‘s so – “Miss Grace paused, seeing that her daughter‘s phone was ringing.
Just like that, Peach‘s smile faded, and anger spiked in her eyes as she hesitated before answering the call and putting it on a loudspeaker.
“Jewel,” Peach spoke loudly enough for both James and Miss Grace to hear her clearly and her tone of annoyance was evident.
“Umın, how is Elijah, my dear.” Madam Jewel asked, her hand clutched so tightly that her nails were drawing blood from her skin.
“We are not playing this game, Jewel.
Why are you asking for my husband?” “Can you two come to the mansion tomorrow?”
“No.”
“Is that because he can‘t?”
“It‘s just, ‘no.”
As she was about to speak again, Peach ended the call, and Madam Jewel threw her phone on the walk, screaming, “You think that this will stop me! Huh! I will drag you two to hell, even if I have to take you both there myself.”
The moonlight was glowing through the window as the wind blew the curtains gently, and when the doorknob made a sound, Peach clutched onto the sheet, her heartbeat racing rapidly as the door creaked open.
Unable to contain her excitement, she immediately turned around to see Elijah standing there, with a smile on his face.
“You are still awake,” Elijah whispered as she rushed from the bed to him, hugging him tightly.
“Next time, take me on your business trip, okay?” Peach begged, pulling back slightly to look up at him.
“I couldn‘t sleep.”
The innocent look in her eyes made him feel slightly guilty that he was going to leave her believing a lie that Jewel and the others are her blood, knowing just how dangerous the old lady had become as he remembered that Daniel was only a toddler and she was willing to kill
him.
‘Why has she never come after your life though?‘ Elijah thought, looking into Peach‘s eyes as she beamed at him.
The buzzing sound of his phone made him look away from her and took it out of his coat pocket, answering immediately, “Hey, dad.”
“The doctor and his family are in our care.” Mr. Maxwell informed him.
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“That‘s good.”
“I saw the news about what was going to happen to the doctor, Elijah...”
“I will be fine, Dad.” Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.
A slight sense of worry ached Peach‘s heart at the sudden seriousness in his voice, and when he ended the call, she whispered, “Is everything okay with your parents?”
A gentle smile masked the feeling of worry he felt within, and he suddenly lifted her off the floor, making a chuckle escape her lips, and then carried her to the bed and dropped her on it.
“I miss you,” Elijah said.
Suddenly , Peach reached for his collar, yanking him to the bed, causing him to hover over her as she claimed his lips, chuckling from excitement.
A man has that one thing in his life that he is either willing to die for or kill for, and for you, I am willing to do both.‘ Elijah thought as he gently brushed her hair behind her ear as she stared into his soul without blinking.