The Marvelous Elijah's Return

Chapter 111-The real will

The lights of multiple cameras immediately went off and on as the police cars arrived at the station and

Mr. Bamford was confused by all the paparazzi there because he didn‘t let many people know about the

arrest.

“What is going on?” Elmer shouted from the back, feeling a wave of nervousness hit him as a look of

embarrassment settled on his face. “Who alerts the paparazzi about this?!”

That question immediately brought one name to both Elmer and Mr. Bamford‘s minds,‘ Elijah.... “That

bastard!!” Elmer cried, fear seeping into his voice “Bamford, that boy is not a saint… He‘s a thug and

he‘s trying to ruin our lives! This is his doing. Our family wealth and reputation had gained us a lot of

enemies, and he‘s just another bitter one who does want to see our family fall – ”

“But he didn‘t force your hands to steal company funds from investors and fraud documents... That was

your own doing.” Mr. Bamford said with a sigh as he unbuckled his seatbelt.

“Investistic Co. is my father‘s labor that he entrusted me with... Do you think I will destroy it because of

greed and selfishness? No. Elijah used the board of directors to create fake, incriminating evidence

against me...”

“From what I know. The company was giving it to Peach in Mr. Hayes‘s will, and you were supposed to

take care of it until she‘s married, so if she is suing you for damaging it, I don‘t see how that‘s not the

right thing to do.”

“Bamford, you don‘t understand.”

“I don‘t need to. I just have to do my job, and that‘s what I am doing.”

Looking back at the two officers on the right and left sides of Elmer, Mr. Bamford commanded, “Take him

out.” The reporters and journalists didn‘t wasted time, and the second the car doors opened, they started

throwing questions left and right. Hiding his face behind his cuffed hands, Elmer walked along with the

officers as they escorted him into the building, flashes of lights hitting his face and the sound of reporters

shouting after them.

The doors to Investistic Co.opened and Elijah walked in alongside Peach, immediately gaining the

attention of the new employees, their presence instantly catching everyone‘s attention.

It was no secret to any of them about the rumors that Melina Hayes had spread over the months and

how others believe that Elijah was using her for the Hayes wealth. But right now as they stared at them,

no one could denied that they looked like a power couple.

The shock she felt from how different and organized the company was from the first time she and her

husband was here made Peach speechless.

Smiling a bit more confident, she squeezed Elijah‘s hand, walking close by his side in a camel pantsuit, a

silk sliver cami, simple strappy heels, leather clutch, and gold chain link necklace that complimented his

chocolate brown three pieces suit with a neat–fitted black dress shirt.

Eyes stretched wide open, the employees remained on the couple until they got into the elevator with

Matt, Ryan, and Brookie. Although Elijah said nothing and kept his attention ahead as the elevator

started to move upward. Peach couldn‘t take her eyes off her husband, her heart beating faster and

harder as she stared at his strong jawline, serious expression, and dark eyes.

When Elijah noticed her eyes on him, he smiled softly, letting go of her hands and grabbing her by the

waist, and pulling her closer to her body, causing Peach‘s face to heat up with shyness.

“Thanks,” Peach mumbled beneath her breath, feeling the warmth of his arms around her body.

The black Range Rover came to a stop in front of Investistic Co. and Madam Jewel pushed the car door

open, rushing out of the backseat with Kent and her other bodyguards.

As she matched toward the glass door, Jake immediately recognized her and stood in front of the

entrance, making her halt in step and scowled at him.

“Move out of my way!” Madam Jewel ordered, but Jake didn‘t budge as he kept his distance from her.

“I am sorry, but all Hayeses that are not Peach or Miss Grace are banned from entering this building. So,

please turn around and walked back to your car.” Jake stated bluntly as Madam Jewel glared back at

him.

A look of disbelief crossed her face before a mirthless laugh escaped her lips, unable to believe what her

ears had just heard.

But that didn‘t shake Rake from his position nor did it seem like her reaction t had any effect on him.

Suddenly, her laughter died down, and she stepped towards Rake, pointing a finger into his chest as a

frown formed on her lips as she said, “This company belongs to your my husband –”

“I don‘t think Peach Hayes is your husband, Madam... If you have Alzheimer‘s, I advise you to go to the

nearby hospital.” Jake interrupted her sentence with a smirk on his lips.

Speechless from rage, Madam Jewel just stared blankly into Jake‘s eyes with the most intimidating glare

anyone could ever give, but he remained unfazed as he waited for her to leave.

Then she looked back at Kent, met his eyes with a cold gaze, and commanded, “Get this street rat out of

my way!”

“Madam, I will very much advise you not to force my hands,” Rake responded, his tone serious yet firm.

But she ignored his warning, stepping back for Kent to come over to Rake, and when he was a foot from

him, Kent slapped his palm hard on Rake‘s shoulder, saying, “Move!”

But before he could get the chance to react, Rake grabbed his wrist, yanked his hand off him, pulling him

closed before banging his kneecap in between his legs, causing Kent to fall onto his knees while gasping

in pain.

A look of horror filled Madam Jewel‘s eyes as she saw her bodyguard down on the floor, tears

streaming down his cheeks.

“You useless bastard... How can you call yourself my bodyguard if you can’t even beat up a piece of

trash?!” She snapped in al low tone, furiously, staring daggers at Kent before turning back to Rake,

glaring once more.

“I am not leaving here until I speak to that... that... Elijah! Do you hear me?! So if you. want to beat up an

old woman, then come on, beat me up! Here hit me! Elijah told you to hit me right… to beat his wife‘s

grandmother... that‘s the kind of person your boss is right?!” Madam Jewel screamed, earning the

attention of passersby and the employees in the lobby of the building.

A slightly nervous look entered Rake‘s eye for a while as he noticed the crowd growing bigger, and when

Madam Jewel saw that, she kept screaming even louder, ignoring the sense of humiliation and rage she

felt within that this was what she had become, “What?! Are you afraid to hit me now that others‘ eyes are

on you? You weren‘t afraid to beat up my poor bodyguard. So go on! Do what Elijah told you to do and

beat me up!” Suddenly, the doors of the lobby opened, and Elijah stepped out, thankful to Susan at the

front desk for reporting the disturbance to him.

“Don‘t you know that Defamation is or crime, or do you want to join your son in a prison cell, so he can‘t

feel lonely, huh?” Elijah asked in a cold, threatening tone. Her face grew pale with shock at Elijah‘s

words, and she sealed her lips, a feeling of humiliation washing over her as the people started

murmuring among themselves, looking at her.

It was no secret by now that Elmer got arrested since every news platform was covering it already, and

she knew this, so she asked in a low tone, “Can you step aside with me for a second and let‘s talk?”

“What‘s the magic word?” Elijah asked, his expression dead serious.

Swallowing the huge feeling of ego that almost choked her, Madam Jewel darted her eyes around and

then focused on Elijah, saying, “Please,”

A faint, stiff smile tugged on Elijah‘s lips as he nodded slightly before walking ahead of her away from the

crowd to the other side. When they were far from the other‘s ears, Madam Jewel hesitated for a moment

and then asked Elijah, saying softly, “How much will it cost to drop the charges against Elmer? Name

your price.”

At first, Elijah felt insulted and annoyed, but then a fat smile appeared on his lips as a thought crossed

his mind and he let out calmly, “Give me the real will of Mr. Hayes, and Elmer walks free.”