Chapter 213


    Tarquin’s actions were a direct p in the face to Gideon!


    Allegra, regardless of her standing in his favor, was still Gideon’s daughter. Tarquin’s treatment of her


    was a tant disregard for Gideon.


    st Gideon he disregarded, it was the entire Bradford family he had scored!


    It wasn’t just


    But since Gideon was the eldest and held the most sway within the Bradford family, his fury was


    unparalleled!


    Seething he pounded his walking stick on the floor with a resounding thud and shouted, “The nerve!


    The utter gall! This is a direct affront to me! He’s taking me less seriously by the day! The absolute


    nerve!”


    His confidant rushed to soothe him, “Sir, please, calm yourself. Today’s incident was also a result of


    Allegra’s impulsiveness. Had Tarquin not arrived in the nick of time, Elysia would have been a goner


    right there and then! Allegra didn’t realize whoever could assist Elijah is golden in Tarquin’s eyes! Her


    wanting to off Elysia is akin to quashing Elijah’s only hope, effectively killing Elijah indirectly! Can you


    me Tarquin for his rage?”


    Gideon’s anger was through the roof. “The headstrong fool! Has she leamed nothing from Lionel’s


    death? Does she wish to be a widow?”


    “Ah you know how headstrong Allegra can be.”


    “Please, sir, take a deep breath. Although Tarquin’s actions were extreme, this ensures no one dares


    target Elysia and Elijah again, which is beneficial for us.”


    Gideon, face darkened with anger, took a deep breath and sipped some tea from a cup on the desk to


    quell his fury. “Even so, we can’t let him continue this brazen behavior! Any word from Mr. E yet?”


    “Nothing yet, sir. The package was left as requested. Given his reputation on the dark web for


    efficiency, I expect we’ll hear from him


    soon.”


    “Mm… Go through our assets these next few days. If we’re to coborate, we need to show what we


    bring to the table.”


    “I just worry, what if Mr. E locates this person, but they refuse to cooperate with us?”


    “That won’t happen. Once we find this person, I have ways to ensure they’ll willingly work with me.”


    Gideon was confident, clearly holding some aces up his sleeve.


    His confidant didn’t dare pry further changing the subject, “What about Allegra’s situation?”


    Gideon’s expression darkened as he said, “Leave her to her own devices! Let her face the


    consequences of her actions!”


    This news quickly reached N and her daughter. N was beside herself with worry.


    “I knew it, I just knew it! Look, Mom, in his bid to avenge that woman, Tarquin didn’t just go after Allegra


    from the Bradford family harshly, but he also made it public by sharing the video in the family group as


    a warning! We can’t rely on Allegra anymore! Tarquin must really be smitten with Elysial Oh, what do


    we do now?”


    Alleen rolled her eyes and said, “Enough! How did I end up with such a fool for a daughter! Do you


    think Tarquin is avenging Elysia? It’s all for Elijah! Elysia is currently Elijah’s lifeline, and that’s the only


    reason Tarquin gives her the time of day! Without Elijah, she’s nothing.” “Right, Tarquin cares for her


    because of Elijah. If Elijah were out of the picture, Tarquin would surely lose interest! Mom, we’ve got to


    find way to get rid of Elijah!”


    Aileen pped N and shouted, “Have you lost your mind? What makes you think you can seed


    where others in the Bradford family have failed? They’ve been trying to take down Elijah and haven’t


    managed it. And you think you can do better? Look at the fate of


    those who’ve tried!”


    “So… should we go after Elysia?”