Chad could guess why Elliot was angry. He immediately said, "Avery did not want Layla to enter the entertainment industry. It was Layla who pleaded and insisted on trying it out. You know it too. Layla is so adorable. Few could truly refuse her.""Layla might be immature, but is Avery? Avery is her mother. She should guide her child not spoil her!" Elliot said sternly.Chad said, "If Layla were to ask you, could you truly refuse her?" Elliot's expressions darkened. "Let's not talk about whether I can do it or not. I realized that your loyalties are starting to lie somewhere else!"Chad immediately stated his stance. "Definitely not. I'm only putting myself in Avery's shoes. If Layla were to come and plead with me, I would definitely give in to her. After all, she is so adorable. I have never seen a cuter girl than her."Chad's ass-kissing instantly wiped away Elliot's anger. Elliot knew that Layla was adorable. After all, Layla looked like Avery. Avery had often made him angry,
On the way to the restaurant, Avery said to the bodyguard, "Do not tell anyone of my schedule here, not even Mike. Half his loyalties lie with Elliot now, and I don't like to be monitored. If anyone asks you about me, just say that I'm resting at home."The bodyguard nodded. "Miss Tate, I will not be bought."Avery raised her eyebrows and said in surprise, "Has anyone tried to buy you off?"The bodyguard was stunned for a while before nodding once more. "Elliot's assistant had tried to buy me off once, but I refused him." Avery gasped."Chad has already gotten Mike! How dare he still try to buy off my bodyguard!" thought Avery. "Elliot is really trying to get at me from all angles!" "I'm just carrying his child! Does he really have to worry this badly!" she thought. The more Elliot spied on her, the more she wanted to keep her location a secret.The car arrived at the restaurant, and Avery met with her former client. The client was overjoyed to see her. "Dr. Tate, my father is
Avery sat up in surprise. "Don't worry he just had a look at the program department. He didn't disturb Layla," said Mike, "Chad told me that he probably knows that Hayden and Layla are his children, but he is afraid of saying anything as he knows that they don't like him. Furthermore, you are not willing to let him reconcile with them, so he has been bearing the pain of being separated from them."Also, he does not want Layla to go into the entertainment industry," added Mike. "So please come back and distract him. If he were to make a scene at the program department one day, I won't be able to control the situation."Avery's head hurt. Due to the time difference, she had not gotten much sleep last night. She really did not want to board a plane today. "I can't head back today." Avery took a deep breath, "My head hurts. I'm planning to stay home and rest.""Oh, is that so! If you're uncomfortable, you should rest well," Mike said. "Why didn't you text me when you landed? I have
In Aryadelle, Elliot could not sleep. It was not because of Avery, but because of Layla.The program that Eric took Layla along with was an outdoor entertainment program. The entertainment program's main theme was to get celebrities to live together with ordinary kids, letting the celebrities experience being a father.They found a few non-celebrity kids, a mixture of boys and girls, but all very good-looking. Of course, in Elliot's eyes, none of the kids were as good-looking as Layla.The reason Elliot could not sleep was that he was afraid that by spending time with Eric, Layla would slowly treat Eric as her father! Back then, Elliot asked the director a lot of detailed questions on set. The director told him that the children would eat, stay, and play together with the celebrities, just like real parents bringing their children up.When he heard that, he was utterly disappointed.He wanted to kill the program. No. he wanted to kill Eric! If Layla insisted on partaking in this
The meeting went much smoother than expected. The patient's family understood clearly the risks that Avery stated. They only wished that Avery could help treat the patient. Even if the surgery failed, they would accept the outcome.After the meeting, Avery came out from the patient's home. She turned around and looked at the mansion behind her before entering the car with a heavy heart.The bodyguard reminded her to buckle her seatbelt before driving onto the wide road.Avery could not help but say, "Have you ever seen two people who were born in different countries yet looked alike?"The bodyguard said, "Miss Tate, I rarely travel. I barely know any foreigners.""Then, have you ever seen two unrelated people in the same country who look alike?" said Avery changing her question.The bodyguard thought for a while before saying, "I don't know many people, but I think situations like this do exist, only quite rare. I think I saw it on the news before. Miss Tate, why are you suddenly
"But I can't wait to go in and have a look!" said Nora. "Elliot, won't you allow me to follow you. I promise I won't cause any trouble. Also, as a fan of Dream City, I can give my opinions and suggestions once I have a look inside!"Elliot pondered her suggestion for a few seconds before agreeing.Once they had their safety helmets on, they followed the project manager onto the site.The progress manager gave them updates on every part of the site. He also kept them up to speed on the remaining projects and timelines. Nora listened attentively, and she would chime in occasionally. It was obvious that she was a true fan of Dream City."Nora, after Dream City is completed, I can transfer you here." Elliot thought that this decision would make her very happy, but there was no smile on Nora's face."Won't that mean I will be far from Chelsea?" she muttered. "Elliot, I can come here every week to have some fun, but please, don't transfer me here." Elliot noticed how flirty she was
At eight in the evening, the black Rolls-Royce slowly made its way to Starry River Villa.Mike heard movements and came out of the villa."Elliot, it's late. What are you doing here?" said Mike coldly. "Didn't you say you'll come by in the afternoon? It's already dark. Does your afternoon run on a different clock?" Elliot looked up and said, "Is there any difference between me coming now and coming this afternoon?" "Of course there is. If you had been here this afternoon, you would have been able to see Avery, but she is not here now," said Mike as he stood in the yard. He had not bothered to open the gate for Elliot. "I'm not going to welcome you in while she isn't around."Elliot's chest constricted tightly. "Where did she go?""Tell me what happened this afternoon first. Why did you say that you would come, and then not show up?" asked Mike haughtily. Elliot swallowed and said in a low voice, "Nora insisted on being discharged this afternoon. I sent her back. Her family in
"Let's not talk about him then," Wesley said with a smile, "It's late. I have to send Shea home. Let's meet again soon!"Avery looked at the time and nodded. "Go! I'll sit here for a while longer."Avery had a long nap in the afternoon, and she was still feeling quite awake. Her children were not home. She found it boring to be home, so she stayed out a little longer. She was the one that had set up the meeting that night. She had brought gifts from Bridgedale for them.After the two of them left, Avery took her phone out of her bag. She saw Mike's message, [He left! You can come back!]Avery replied, [I'm not out because I'm avoiding him. Don't think of me as a coward!][That's not what I meant! I just want you to come back! It's dark out! It's not safe!][This country is very safe. Why are you so free? Why aren't you on a date?][I haven't seen you for a few days! I want to be with you!][I'll be back immediately.] texted Avery. She picked up her bag and left the restaurant