The Marvelous Elijah's Return

Read The Marvelous Elijah’s Return by Rever Chapter 154

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, “Shoul

d 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 wit

h 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 s

ome 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 a

n amendment with me for what his daughter did. Tell Ryan to invite him to lunch at DuskyGold Restauran

t.” “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 h

is 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 hi

s blood hands

than some stranger‘s.” At nine o‘clock, Investic was still crowded with reporters that had been camping o

utside 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 r

ushed 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, L

arry 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 c

ousin‘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 imme

diately, 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, Pea

ch 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 co

uld gather her thoughts to make a comeback, Larry and the others had already escorted Peach further to

ward 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 t

he 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 scrutinize

d, 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. Ma

xwell. I will get Mr. London to buy it from Jewel, and then I will purchase it from him and sell it to you… B

ut 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 wo

“We both know that the state of Reinvest is awful, and it‘s better for me to have it now before it goes bank

“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… Me

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 so

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 w

“Desperate times cause for dangerous sacrifices, and everyone has to play their part.” Madam Jewel said