Chapter 886: Repeatedly Clarified

Chapter 886: Repeatedly Clarified

Initially, Ayan didn't think it would be related to Preston. He had only

considered Preston's absence from Hance City. However, he

overlooked one thing — Preston might not be in Hance City, but his

people were. If Cora mentioned anything related to him or Camille,

Preston would never miss the tiniest opportunity.

He had been silent for so long because he was repeatedly clarifying

this line of thought. Once it became clear, many things would also

become clear.

So, after confessing to Kian, he immediately understood.

Kian said, "Okay, I'll go check on Quintus now." Worry filled his eyes as

he continued, "Mr. Simpson, if it's true that Preston arranged for

Quintus to take Cora away, then Preston probably knows by now. Will

Madame find out soon as well?"

Ayan narrowed his eyes, his emotions deep and complex. He didn't say

a word, and his expression could be described as extremely unsightly.

In the end, he didn't answer the question. He just waved his hand,

signaling Kian to go and deal with the matters they had just discussed.

Kian left the office, and the assistant followed immediately. The

assistant asked in a low voice, "Kian, did something happen? Mrs.

Simpson called Mr. Simpson and you earlier today. Mr. Simpson didn't

come to the company in the morning, and he seems a bit upset. Did

they have a fight?"

The assistant was anxious, just wanting to clarify the situation. If there

was a fight, everyone needed to be careful about what they did.

Taking a deep breath, Kian went to his desk, picked up the water cup,

and drank half of it before responding calmly, “There's nothing wrong.

Don't pry into it. Just focus on your own work. Mr. Simpson won't get

angry and blame anyone easily."

The assistant nodded hastily and felt a little relieved.

After settling the other tasks, Kian left the company to investigate

Quintus.

Quintus’ residence and usual schedule were reported to him regularly.

Since Preston wasn't in Hance City recently, Quintus had a little more

freedom, and his daily routines were different from before.

Kian arrived at Quintus’ residence by car. According to the usual time,

Quintus should be in his apartment at this hour. However, when Kian

inquired with the property management, he found out that Quintus had

left his apartment around midnight and hadn't returned since.

Kian arranged for someone to keep watch and drove back to Simpson

Group.

It was not feasible to investigate every location where Quintus might

have gone since it would require considerable effort and resources.

Moreover, some places didn't have surveillance cameras.

Kian reported this to Ayan, who said, "Your guess is correct. If it's not

Quintus, why would he coincidentally leave around midnight and not

return until now?"

Ayan took a silent breath, his expression still somber. He said, "What

news do you have about Preston?"

"Our people in Flento City have been monitoring the Walker family

closely. They are willing to accept Preston marrying Molly, but the

conditions are somewhat strict. Molly is still considering it, and there

have been no movements from Preston's side.”

Kian conveyed the conditions of the Walker family to Ayan and asked

cautiously, "Do you think Preston will agree? If Molly loses the

inheritance rights of the Walker family, then after marrying her, he won't

gain anything. This would deviate from his original goal, right?"

"Since marrying Molly is to secure his position and background through

the Walker family, he won't act foolishly to offend Luke and the Walker

family, especially when everything is still under Luke's control. Besides,

he can't do anything to harm Luke now," Kian speculated.

“To reassure the Walker family and get them to agree to marry Molly?"

Kian asked tentatively.

Ayan neither confirmed nor denied it, only squinted his eyes, and a

faintly aloof expression appeared in his gaze. He spoke in a low and

mellow voice, "Accepting conditions and agreeing to them are two

different things. Someone like Preston won't accept conditions that offer

him no benefit."

“If he doesn't accept these conditions, there's only one way, and that's

to deceive the Walker family in collaboration with the lawyers," Kian

continued, articulating Ayan's thoughts.

Ayan still didn't say anything, only squinting his eyes, the expression in

them neither cold nor warm. He said in a calm voice, "For the Walker

family to trust him, find a reputable lawyer in the industry to approach

them. Just point out some loopholes. This process doesn't need to let

Preston know; if he finds out, it won't go as smoothly as he wants to

marry Molly."

Kian nodded and followed Ayan's instructions.

Molly wanted to cooperate with Ayan, and she had mentioned it many

times before. Now it could be considered her gift for Ayan. This gift

wouldn't make Molly lose, nor would it make the Walker family lose.

Preston wouldn't lose either because when he entered the Walker

family, he had nothing, but he gained the identity of the Walker family's

adopted son. Moreover, he had gained many connections while

managing Walker Group. It was a sure win for him.

After discussing the Walker family matters, Kian mentioned another

issue to Ayan.

Zoie had applied to go to Flento City to find Preston.

She had mentioned this to Kian some time ago, but Kian hadn't had a

chance to report it to Ayan before the Cora incident occurred.

Kian asked Ayan, "Will Zoie be an obstacle for Preston?"

Kian was referring to not interfering with Preston and Molly getting

married. After all, Preston marrying Molly was the only way to restrain

him and ensure he didn't act recklessly. Only then could Molly influence

him.

However, those were issues to consider after Preston and Molly got

married. What mattered now was how much Preston had contacted

Cora.

Ayan replied indifferently, “If Zoie wants to go to Flento City, let her go.

Molly's side is aware of her existence. If they already know, her

presence might encourage Molly to make up her mind and prevent her

from wavering in the end.”

Kian nodded and immediately informed Zoie of this.

It turned out that Zoie was already on her way to the airport to meet

Preston. Kian asked her, "Mr. Simpson hasn't agreed yet, and you've

acted without permission. Are you breaking the contract?"

Zoie explained, "Kian, I didn't mean any harm. I thought Mr. Simpson

would agree. After all, I've been away from Preston for too long, and it

would affect our feelings. Besides, Mr. Simpson still doesn't want me to

leave Preston, right?"

Zoie's words left Kian with nothing to say. He immediately relayed

Zoie's intentions to Ayan. Kian was a little worried and asked, "Mr.

Simpson, will Zoie reveal our cooperation to Preston by doing this?"

"She won't, and she wouldn't dare," Ayan directly denied. He continued,

"Zoie needs money

, hot a man like Preston. Otherwise, do you think she would mix in this

circle? She's well aware that a man like Preston will never be her final

destination in this world."

Ayan knew everything about Zoie, which was why he chose to send her

to Preston. However, they still needed to be cautious. Ayan told Kian to

remind Zoie not to go too far; otherwise, the Walker family wouldn't

spare her. When that happened, he wouldn't step in to help her.

Kian conveyed the message, and Zoie assured them repeatedly.

As Zoie arrived in Flento City to meet Preston, Molly received the news

immediately.

But she didn't react; she remained silent as if she knew nothing.

Ayan no longer paid much attention to Preston and Molly's affairs. After

finishing his work, it was time to leave for the evening. He drove to the

museum to wait for Camille to finish work.

So, as Camille walked out of the museum gate, she saw Ayan's car

waiting for her.

After saying goodbye to the others, she walked quickly to the car. When

she got in, Ayan asked casually, "Did you get along well with them?"