The Marvelous Elijah's Return novel Chapter 596

dangerous sacrifices “Are you sure that you want to go?” Elijah mumbled, watching Peach as she left the bed., Looking back at her husband, Peach smiled softly. “I am just going to pop in and out of the company. I have been feeling a bit restless, and I want to check how things are going there.” Even though Elijah knew that they had capable employees, he could see that Peach was stressed, and he sighed, saying, “Okay.” “Thanks, babe. I will be home before you know it.” Peacli replied, kissing him gently on the cheek before leaving for the bathroom.

After the door slut behind her, Elijah climbed out of bed and walked over to the window, opening it slightly to look outside

When the sound of their bedroom door opened after three knocks, Elijah turned his gaze away from the window to meet Rookie‘s eyes, and his man let out, “Should you be standing up with those wounds?”

“The pain is not the same as one week ago,” Elijal said, taking careful steps away from the window.

His feet felt heavy on the tiled floor as he slowly made his way over to the couch. He sank onto it and pulled his legs up, letting the coolness sink into his aching muscles.

“Have you found out wlio Jewel and the others are selling Reinvest to?” Elijah asked.

“No one in the business circle is willing to take the risk. They all seemed to be scared to even interact with the Hayes, even though it‘s been one week since Jewel did the interview, sacrificing Josh through their claim that he hasn‘t been to himself since he and Iris divorced.” Rookie replied. “I guess I have to push some buttons then.”

“What do you mean?”

A half–smirk settled on Elijah‘s lips as he looked up at Rookie, and a mischievous look settled in his eyes as he raised a brow, saying, “Reinvest is not theirs to sell… It‘s Peach‘s.” The was a brief pause as Rookie thought about it, and then he heard Elijah say, “I heard Mr. Astor been calling to make an amendment with me for what his daughter did. Tell Ryan to invite him to lunch at DuskyGold Restaurant.” “Yes, boss.” Rookie said, even though he knew nothing of his boss‘s plan. Aster Rookie left, a couple of minutes later, Peach walked into the bedroom, and Elijah smiled at her. “I heard a voice?” Peach said as she walked over to him. “Did your father–”

“No. It was Rookie. Umm… What do you say about expanding Investic?” Elijah asked as he grabbed her by the waist and pulled her toward him, resting his head on her stomach as she ran her fingers through his hair “Hmm, in what sense?”

“I want to buy Reinvest… What do you think? It will be better if your grandfather‘s company ends up in his blood hands than some stranger‘s.” At nine o‘clock, Investic was still crowded with reporters that had been camping outside of the building for days, hoping Peach or Elijah would make an appearance. The moment they saw the black SUVs approaching, the crowd of reporters rushed toward the vehicles, but they were pushed aside by Larry and the others as soon as they stepped out the car doors, trying their best to keep Peach hidden behind the barrier.

Questions were flying left and right from every reporter while forcing themselves to see Peach, and yet, Larry and his men were showing no weakness in their defense system as they guarded Peach towards the building.

“You bitch!!” Melina‘s voice boomed across the parking lot. “Give me back what you stole, slut!”

Even though Peach was trying to ignore her, Melina said, “How could you do this to me? Marrying your cousin‘s ex–husband! Did your father not teach you morals? You know that I love him!” ?

Stopping in her tracks, Peach turned to face Melina‘s voice and said gently, “Let me see her.”

Although Larry and the others were hesitant, they slit up, making Peach‘s eyes rest on Melina, and immediately, Melina rushed for Peach, clearly wasted, lashing out, “You little bitch! Give me back my husband!”

Camera lights were flashing on them as Melina moved for Peach, and the moment she came closer, Peach whacked her hard in the ear, causing her to stumble backward into the reporters surrounding her.

Immediately, Larry stepped between her and Melina as Peach calmly said, “I wanted to do that for so long after what you did to Elijah and me with the whole Jacob incident. Stay away from me and my husband.” Before Melina could gather her thoughts to make a comeback, Larry and the others had already escorted Peach further toward the building as reporters screamed after her.

The dining table was covered in delicious appetizers and wine at eleven o‘clock as Elijah sat, staring at the uncomfortable Mr. Astor at the other end of the table.

“This restaurant is a smart choice for breakfast,” Mr. Astor said. “You got good taste.” “Thank you,” Elijah mumbled.

After a prolonged silence, Mr. Astor cleared his throat, saying, “Elijah, I mean, Mr. Maxwell…! About what my daughter did, you should know it was not of her own doing. She has been friends with Josh and Melina Hayes for so long and they have brainwashed her. But she recently vowed to me, back when she was in the hospital, that she would never meet or get involved with them again.”

“Well, that‘s good for her. But I will need your help in doing business transactions with the Hayes. As you said, your daughter was close to them, and I was hoping you could buy Reinvest Co. and sell it to me?” Elijah said, leaning back in his chair. Immediately, Mr. Astor‘s brows furrowed slightly as he thought, ‘Didn‘t he hear about my press release statement against the Hayes?!

“If you can not do it, it‘s okay. It is not a problern.” Elijah continued.

“No, of course not, Mr. Maxwell!”

“It‘s just that with the conflict between the Hayes and me, I think it will be more complicated having to buy it myself from them…”

Subconsciously meeting Elijah‘s eyes, the aura from him made Mr. Astor feel like he was being scrutinized, and the pressure of his stare made him squirm in his seat.

“Of course! I understand that. I can buy the company.” Mr. Astor quickly stated.

“Excellent! Once you have it, I will reimburse you the money.” Elijah responded.

“No, no, no! It‘s a gift from me to you. I bargain for a fresh start between our family and –”

“No offense, Mr. Astor, but I don‘t accept such pricey gifts. I will wire the money to your account once you have the complete documents.” Elijah cut in.

The Astor had a strong influence in Syldavia, which Mr. Astor knew, but outside of Syldavia, the Maxwells had the power to suppress him and his international business to a great extent that he feared would cripple and crush him.

So, he forced an awkward laugh, striving to ease that hostile atmosphere, and replied, “Very well, Mr. Maxwell. I will get Mr. London to buy it from Jewel, and then I will purchase it from him and sell it to you… But still, after all this, I am hoping to have a relationship with you in the future…”

The two men held each other‘s gaze for a while, and then Elijah smirked, saying, “You should try the Coq au vin. It‘s a memorable dish.”

Looking at the number 3 o‘clock on her phone screen, Madam Jewel swiped to answer, saying hastily, “Mr. London, what a lovely surprise, how are you?”

“Madam Jewel, hello.” He said politely. “I am doing quite well. I called because I am interested in buying Reinvest.”

“That‘s wonderful! When do you want to get in touch with us to carry out the paperwork?!”

“Is this evening preferable to you?!”

“This evening?”

A sense of confusion and suspicion overcame her as the only thing running through her mind was ‘why would London need to buy the company so urgently?‘

“We both know that the state of Reinvest is awful, and it‘s better for me to have it now before it goes bankrupt than to get it when it has crashed.” Mr. London added seconds later. “I see your point… Since we have all the paperwork ready, I can meet you–”

“At five.”

“Sure…”

After ending the call, Madam Jewel frowned when she saw Dean, the pissed look on his face.

“What‘s the matter?!” Jewel blurted out in annoyance when her son turned to leave.

Halting in his steps, Dean looked up at his mom, trying hard to contain his irritation and

disappointment, and said, “Josh is missing.” “Did you check his houses?!” “Martha visited them both… Melina has been drowning herself in alcohol these days. But Josh is nowhere to be found.”

Frowning at her son, Madam Jewel kept her silence for a few moments before saying, “Where can he be then?

“My biggest fear is not where, but what can he be doing.” Dean mumbled, fear evident in his voice. The sound of footsteps echoed into the living room, and then Matha walked inside, looking mad as she blurted out, “Peach slapped my daughter on live television… Have you watched the news? It‘s all over! They are now badmouthing my daughter.” Silence settled in the room and the tension that filled the air felt suffocating. “Has she gone crazy!!” Dean shouted, turning to his mother. “I think it‘s time Eli and Mathew visit Thornton, so he can help us take care of this pest problem.” Madam Jewel calmly said. A hesitant look, filled with fear settled in Dean‘s eyes as he said, “Are you sure you want them to work with their father? I mean, Elmer is in prison, Cora‘s brain is half–damaged, and she won‘t be the same if she wakes up from the coma… Asking Eli and Mathew to mess with Thornton is a rabbit hole they should not go down. You know how dangerous Thornton is, and the job he does.”

“Desperate times cause for dangerous sacrifices, and everyone has to play their part.” Madam Jewel said with no emotion, her voice cold.