Elaine froze for a long time before saying anxiously, âThen are my father and great grandfather also in danger? They...â
Caesar gripped her shoulders and comforted her, âElaine, donât worry. At least for now, no one in the James family dares to harm them because those people havenât found their Achillesâ heel to deal with them. And you, are the Achillesâ heel that they can use to threaten them.â
Without waiting for Elaine to respond, Caesar added, âThink about it. If youâre safe and sound, wonât your father and great grandfather be able to deal with those people in Riverside City without worry?â
Elaine subconsciously nodded.
âOn the contrary, if you fall into the hands of those people, your father and great grandfather will be worried about your safety and be forced to cooperate with those people.â
âThen...what should I do now?â
Caesar responded, âDonât be afraid, Elaine. Iâll protect you. Iâll take you out of City N tonight.â
Elaine said, âBut Stella told us to wait for her to come back. My father also told me to stay in City N and not to run around.â
Caesar sighed soundlessly, âWhat they said is right. However, the situation now can shift anytime, Elaine. Those people already know that youâre in City N and theyâll definitely try their best to find you. Moreover, have you thought about it, their target is originally you. If you insist on staying in City N, you might bring danger to Ms. Radomil.â
When Elaine heard this, her pupils slightly dilated as if she felt that what he said made sense.
Caesar stroked her head, âIâll take you out of City N to a place where no one can find you. When things are over, Iâll send you back to Riverside City.â
âWonât this hold you back?â
Caesar smiled, âIâve been away from Riverside City for ten years. Everyone thinks Iâm dead. They had no idea Iâm still alive, so how would they find my whereabouts? Elaine, itâs the safest for you to follow me now.â
Seeing Elaine was apparently going to change her mind, Caesar added, âHow about this. Iâll come to pick you up at 8 p.m. tonight, but remember not to tell anyone about your intention to leave City N. It might be spread widely.â
Elaine whispered, âCanât I even tell Stella?â
Caesar answered, âMs. Radomil definitely wants to keep you in City N but do you want to put her in danger?â
Elaine shook her head, âNo.â
âElaine, trust me. I wonât harm you.â
Elaine took a breath, âIâll go with you.â
Caesar said gratefully, âThen Iâll go to make arrangements first. Iâll come to pick you up at 8 p.m.â
Elaine waved at his back, âSee you later.â
After Caesar left, Elaine came out of the pantry.
Sherry saw this and walked over, âWhat were you two talking about that could take so long?â
Being asked by her, Elaineâs face unnaturally turned red. She stammered, âNo...nothing. My uncle just asked me if anything happened to the James family. He didnât say any other thing!â
After saying that, she hurriedly walked to the cashier. She took several deep breaths before gradually calming down.
Sherry tsked inwardly. This young woman was obviously bad at lying. She looked so nervous as if the words âI liedâ were written on her face.
However, Sherry thought that this was othersâ family business and it was not her place to pry, much less to handle it. So, she continued to walk around leisurely.
At 7.30 p.m., Sherry locked the door of the studio and said to Elaine brightly, âWhat do you want to eat tonight? My treat!â
Elaine answered softly, âSherry, you go back first. I want to walk around nearby.â
Sherry was puzzled.
She looked around, âWhat's there to see nearby? If you want to buy something, Iâll take you to the mall.â
Elaine stammered, âNo, I just...want to walk around...â
Sherry stared at her suspiciously, âTell me honestly, what exactly did your uncle tell you when he came today.â
âNo, I...â
âI can tell whether you lie or not. Donât try to fool me. I could tell Stella and let her handle you.â
Elaine hurriedly pulled her, âDonât, Sherry. I just...just...â
With her head drooped, she muttered, âSomething bad happened to the James family and many people want to take me back to threaten my great grandfather and father. If I stay in City N now, itâll only bring trouble to you and danger to Stella.â
Sherry asked, âSo what did your uncle tell you?â
âHe said he would take me to a very safe place and when things were over, he would send me back to Riverside City.â
Sherry thought about it, âWhat your uncle said makes sense too.â
Hearing that she also agreed with this approach, Elaineâs eyes lit up. âIt makes sense, right? I feel the same way, so...â
âMy arse, what your uncle said is right but donât you remember what your father said?â
Elaine was stunned for a few seconds, âHe let me stay right in City N...â
âHe also said that you shouldnât trust anyone in the James family. You forgot it?â
When Elaine was on the phone yesterday, Sherry was next to her so she heard them clearly.
Elaine answered, âBut my uncle left Riverside City ten years ago. Heâs not considered a member of the James family now and my father doesnât know heâs still alive. Moreover, when I was a child, he treated me very well. He wouldnât lie to me, and surely wouldnât do such a thing as using me to threaten my father and my great grandfather like those people.â
Sherry said, âI donât know your uncle well but I feel that your father had a point in what he said. The current situation is that unless your father comes to take you to Riverside City, you mustnât go with anyone who wants to take you to any place.â
âBut donât want to hold back Stella and you all here.â
Sherry looked at the young womanâs face with bewilderment and cluelessness and said, âHow about this. You call your father now and talk to him about the current situation. If your father agrees that you should go with your uncle, I wonât stop you. But if he doesnât agree, you have to go home with me.â
Elaine felt that this was a good solution so she hurriedly took out her phone.
But, no one answered the call.
Elaine looked at Sherry, âHe didn't answer...â
Mr. Conrad Proposes to His Ex-wife Again ï¤Chapter 679: You're Engaged To Him An Eight-year-old Princess ï¤Chapter 1410 Go And Return Quickly Critic ï¤Chapter 105: Missing Drake Sherry held her hand, âOkay, then you should go home with me now. City N is still safe currently. It isnât too late for you to leave with your uncle after your father agrees. It won't be so rushed that you have to leave tonight, right?â
Elaine felt that sounded reasonable.
Elaine responded, âMy uncle said he would come to pick me up at 8 p.m. Iâll wait for him here and tell him about this.â
Sherry glanced at the time. It was ten to eight.
She said, âAlright, then Iâll accompany you. What do you want to eat later, steamboat, barbecue, or street food?â
Elaine answered, âBarbecue! I want to eat barbecued meat!â
âOkay, letâs go eat that later.â
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