Chapter 777 Disappearance

After having lunch at Darkmoor, Ayan drove Camille back to the

museum before leaving himself. He had a meeting at three in the

afternoon, so he had two hours of free time. After checking the time, he

called Kian and said, "I have some things to take care of. Don't call me

unless it's important.”

"Okay, Mr. Simpson," Kian replied. He thought Ayan had a date with

Camille, so he didn't want to disturb.

Ayan made a U-turn at an intersection and headed straight for the

Armstrong's Villa. When he arrived at the door, instead of going in right

away, he sat in his car and smoked a cigarette before getting out and

ringing the doorbell.

The butler recognized him immediately and invited him inside without

any hesitation: "Mr. Armstrong and Mrs. Armstrong are inside waiting

for you."

Brody was discussing Grace's wedding plans with Page when they

heard about Ayan's arrival; they exchanged glances before Ayan

walked into the room without waiting for their response.

"Hey Ayan! Come sit down," Brody greeted him warmly as Page

summoned servants to bring tea and fruit.

Ayan walked over to a single sofa on one side of the room while Brody

asked if there was anything important that brought him here today.

"I just have a few questions I wanted to ask you," Ayan replied calmly

after Page left them alone in the living room.

Since Brody knew that Ayan and Camille had divorced, it was naturally

impossible for him to have the previous feeling that Ayan was his son-

in-law. Although he was afraid and in awe of Ayan in the past, he would

be a little proud. After all, his son-in-law was so excellent that he always

thought he was higher above him. But now that little pride was gone

because of the divorce.

Brody tried probing gently: "Ayan, what brings you here today? Is there

something important?"

Ayan remained calm as ever: "Yes actually... do you remember Elijah?"

Brody's eyes flickered with emotion, and Ayan didn't miss it. Brody said,

"Of course, he has worked for me for many years, and we have known

each other for many years."

“You must know him very well then?" Ayan's gaze was light-hearted,

but Brody couldn't see what he was thinking.

Brody said, "I wouldn't say I know him very well. If I did, he wouldn't

have almost bankrupted my company.”

Ayan didn't speak but just stared at Brody intently.

His expression seemed to suggest that he didn't believe Brody's

response.

Brody frowned slightly and said, "Ayan, Elijah is in prison now. Why are

you suddenly interested in asking about him?"

Ayan smiled lightly and said, "Well, something came up that made me

want to ask you about it."

Brody couldn't figure out what Ayan meant deep down inside so he

wasn?? t sure how to respond.

Ignoring his change of expression altogether, Ayan continued speaking

indifferently,"Do you really not understand Elijah? He has been by your

side for so many years in a position of great influence. Can someone

who has been around you for so long be someone you don?? t

understand at all?"

This obviously made no sense.

Even an ordinary employee would have had to fill out relevant

information before entering the company; let alone Elijah who held such

a powerful position as secretary at Armstrong Corp besides Brody?

If it weren?? t for the power given to him by Brody himself, Elijah could

never have manipulated Armstrong Corp like this?

Since such great power had been given, Brody must trust Elijah

completely. Ayan was convinced of this point, but it seemed that Brody

wasn?? t willing to admit it. This was an objective answer based on

Brody?? s reaction just now.

His gaze remained fixed on broody, his eyes showing some probing

questions: "How did you meet Elijah? He has worked at Armstrong

Corp for so many years. Surely, you must have known him personally

before allowing him to work beside yourself?"

Although Ayan?? s attitude towards Brody remained polite, it still

carried a clear sense of distance and coldness which could be felt

distinctly .

That?? s just how Ayan is - except when around those few friends or

the Simpson family members, Camille had seen most of his emotions

as well as facial expressions, and there were no pretenses between

them. It was a side others never saw.

Ayan's indifference made Brody's face freeze slightly, and he kept

wondering what Ayan meant.

What was he up to by mentioning Elijah?

Brody had been ruminating in his mind for a long time without an

answer, but couldn't ignore Ayan for too long, so he responded quickly:

"He really had been with me for a long time, and he was just married

when we met. At that time, I took over Armstrong Corp. I was not

familiar with everything. It was his help that got me to where I am today,

so I am grateful to him, but also have some complaints. But until now

we haven't seen it, and of course there are things we can't figure out,

and I don't know why on earth he did it."

Brody's words are too subtle to be serious.

That was Ayan's first thought.

Their eyes locked. Ayan smiled and said, "You seem very protective of

Elijah?"

“I'm just being honest."

“You've known Elijah for years, and you know his family, right?"

“Just fine." Brody asked, "Ayan, why are you so curious all of a

sudden?"

Ayan laughed. "I want to know something about Elijah’s family, and

Armstrong Corp is involved in this, so do you know enough about him?"

Brody's face turned serious and he asked, "Armstrong Corp is involved.

What is it?"

“I can't tell you anything about Elijah right now, but I came here today to

ask you about Elijah. Do you know anything about his family? Do you

remember the people he had more contact with?"

Brody said, ?? I don't know. I need to think about it.??

"Well, if you think of anything, call me anytime."

Ayan also said this to make Brody pay attention, otherwise Brody would

certainly not have any reaction. He didn't stay long enough to say what

he had to say and then left.

Ayan drove back to the Simpson Group after leaving the Armstrong

family.

But Brody?? s thoughts were stirred up.

Page also came down the stairs.

Seeing Brody not looking well, she asked anxiously, "Is everything

okay?"

Brody sighed and explained, "Ayan came to see me today and asked

about Elijah. He said that Armstrong Corp is involved in something

serious, but he couldn't tell me more. I need to think about it and see if I

can remember anyone who knows Elijah's family well.”

Page looked concerned and asked, "Is everything okay? Should I be

worried?"

Brody shook his head. “I don't know yet, but I want Camille to come

back tonight, so we can talk about it together.”

Page nodded understandingly. "Okay, let me call her right away."

“Let's wait until she arrives," Brody said, his mood not too good. Page

didn't ask any more questions, but she didn’t want to call Camille

herself. The unpleasantness from before was still fresh in her mind, so

after much hesitation, she called Grace instead.

Page instructed Grace to contact Camille and arrange for her to come

back to the Armstrong family that evening. She made sure to

emphasize that it was important for Camille to come back.

Grace quickly called Camille. In response, Camille simply asked,

"What's going on?"