"N, listen, I''m only saying this for your own good. Let''s put Elysia on the back burner for now and focus on cleaning up the mess online. These rumors are getting out of hand. It''s high time you call Mr. Bradford and have him sort it out-that''s the real priority here."


    But N wasn''t having any of it. "Zip it, will you? Just stop talking!"


    The agent felt a sting-not just on his face from the sharp retort, but a headache was brewing too.


    "Alright, alright, your wish is mymand. We''re going after Elysia today. But we can''t just go around kidnapping kids, right? That''s illegal. We could try something else..."


    "Pull over!"


    At N''smand, the driver swiftly parked the car by the curb.


    With a fierce push, N shoved the agent out of the car. Before the car door was even closed, she had already dialed a number.


    "Secure Elliot, Evan, and Emmett Thorne from ss 3 at Sunshine Daycare!"


    Watching the luxury car speed off, the agent quickly called Aileen.


    "Ma''am, you need to rein in Miss N before she causes a real catastrophe!"


    ---


    Meanwhile, everyone seemed to be converging on the daycare.


    At the same time, Blossom had already taken the trio out of daycare.


    It was something Elliot said thatnded N on the trending page, making her the target of public bacsh. Blossom was worried about N seeking revenge on Elliot.


    She was also concerned about Elliot and Evan being spotted by Tarquin, so after discussing it with Elysia, they decided to take the kids home toy low for a while.


    However, they hadn''t got far from the daycare when N''s bodyguards intercepted them!


    Without a word, one of the bodyguards knocked Blossom unconscious, tossed her into the back seat, and warned the kids, "Keep quiet, or it''s lights out for you!"


    With that threat hanging over them, he drove off with Blossom''s car, his aplice sitting in the passenger seat.


    It took a moment for the reality of their situation to sink in for the boys-they might have been kidnapped.


    Emmett was trembling and broke into tears.


    Evan was ready to fight, but Elliot stopped him.


    After confirming that Blossom was only unconscious, Elliot coolly inquired, "Where are you taking us?"


    "Just stay quiet, and you won''t get hurt," the bodyguard replied through the rearview mirror.


    A threat? Really?


    Evan was fuming and about tosh out again when Elliot squeezed his hand to calm him down.


    Elliot then asked, "Did Aunt N send you for us?"


    The bodyguards exchanged a nce, neither confirming nor denying.


    One of them dialed N, "Miss, we have them."


    Whatever N''s response was, upon hanging up, one bodyguard instructed, "Head to the Marriott Hotel."


    Elliot''s eyes twinkled with understanding. He shed a reassuring smile at Evan and Emmett, signaling them to stay calm.


    Far from being nervous, he seemed almost delighted.


    Evan, confused, called out, "Bro...?"


    "Don''t worry," Elliot reassured, "They''re with Mrs. ter. She''s ''beautiful and kind-hearted.'' She won''t hurt us. Mrs. ter wants to see us, and as it happens, I want to meet her too. We should be thanking Mrs. ter for this opportunity."


    The bodyguards paid no mind to a five-year-old''s words.


    Evan still didn''t quite get it, furrowing his brows at Elliot.


    Elliot, with a meaningful look, added, "We''re going fishing with Mrs. ter."


    He emphasized the word "fishing," hinting at a n to reel in the mysterious big fish that had always remained hidden behind the scenes.