Chapter 906

Evan pondered deeply, savoring Tarquin's words for a moment before asking, "So, if the base still belongs to the country, how did you manage to get this pass? What kind of backdoor did you open?"

Tarquin looked at the youngster, saying earnestly, "I just filed an application for you, getting this pass was all your own doing."

"What? My own doing?!"

"Yeah, I sent some sketches you did in your free time to the founder of AZ, the old man was so thrilled he called me the same day, saying he wanted to meet you.

I told him those were drawn by my 5-year-old son, he couldn't believe it!

He wanted to recruit you into AZ for personal mentorship, but I flat-out refused. I was afraid your mom would have my head."

Getting into AZ meant not being able to leave, and Evan was only five. Elysia, despite her patriotic heart, wouldn't agree!

Even if she did, for the greater good, she'd be crying every day missing Evan.

So Tarquin decisively refused.

"The old man, cherishing talent, personally petitioned the state, offering his life and a lifetime of honors in exchange for your pass. If you ever leak secrets or defect, the old man will bear the full responsibility."

Evan, feeling a surge of enthusiasm, declared, "I would never spill secrets, nor become a traitor! Mom said, a true man should love his country and family! I'm definitely a true man!" Tarquin chuckled, yet couldn't help but inwardly admire:

Elysia really did a great job raising them. Though Evan was mischievous, his values were solid; he would never fail when it mattered most. The reason he wanted to give Evan this gift was partly because he wanted to give something Evan would truly love.

He had sought Elliot and Elijah's advice, and both said Evan was obsessed with AZ.

Secondly, he wanted to pave a way for Evan.

Evan liked to tussle, was physically gifted, and had a natural talent for weaponry research. Nurturing this from a young age could guide him onto the right path!

Growing up to shine and excel in what he loved and had talent for.

"Does Mom know about this?" Evan asked.

Tarquin shook his head, "Your mom is a bit timid, she doesn't yet know your capabilities, so I haven't told her. Keep the pass safe, once your sister's affair is sorted, I'll sneak you over for a visit."

"Yeah! Tarquin, you show me kindness, and I'll show you loyalty. From now on, we're as close as father and son!"

His words said father and son, but his tone was that of brothers.

Even using each other's full names.

Tarquin, touched as a father, sighed inwardly: his own, his very own.

After leaving Evan's room, Elysia quickly came over to inquire, "What's going on with Evan?"

Tarquin replied, "He was moved by the Children's Day gift I gave him, said he wants to be as close as father and son with me from now on."

"That kid, as if he had a choice to not be close! He doesn't get to choose that. What did you give him?"

"A secret, Evan asked me to keep it."

Elysia, speechless, "What's there to keep secret, all sneaky? Did you prepare gifts for Elliot, Elijah, and Emmett too?"

"Yeah, those are secrets too."

Elysia, utterly bewildered, "Even the baby's gift is a secret?"

Tarquin smiled, "No need for secrecy with the baby's gift, you'll see it soon enough."

At 7:30 AM, the family of six set off to pick up the baby.

Elysia noticed, today each of her sons was more excited than the last!

Looking at Tarquin, their eyes shone bright, almost writing their adoration and admiration on their faces.

Elysia was curious, had Tarquin cast some kind of spell on the kids?

Would the baby also be utterly enchanted by his 'magic', becoming inseparable from him starting today?