My Ex-husband Begs Me Back
Chapter 1523: Small Talk

Chapter 1523: Small Talk

However, at present, there is no definite confirmation regarding whether it was an accident or not. The investigation is still ongoing, and the police have been involved. This temporarily silenced those who questioned the incident, but their voices will resurface once the results are revealed or if other circumstances arise.

The conclusion of this matter is not yet imminent. The police investigation involves not only the scene of the incident but also the individuals involved in the project.

Just seeing this news makes one wonder what the final resolution of this matter will be.

The online commotion is extraordinary. Preston, who resides in the welfare home near Hance City's suburbs, has also received this news. A smile fills his face, and he hasn't felt this delighted in a long time. He quickly takes out his phone and heads to the room across the hall, entering without even knocking.

He exclaims, "This is truly fantastic news! Heavens have favored us. Ayan and Simpson Group will surely be drowned in the public's criticism this time."

Elijah looks at Preston's smiling face and speaks with a subdued tone, "Ayan will definitely not allow this matter to end like this. He will surely investigate and clear his name regarding this project. Otherwise, even if the project continues unaffected by public opinion, it will still become a topic of idle gossip."

Preston snorts, his eyes filled with obvious coldness and hatred. He says, "I will make Ayan pay the price. This is just the beginning. He doesn't have any spare time to guard against me now. The fact that he is concealing the condition of the injured is to prevent Simpson Group from being trapped in public opinion. But I won't follow his wishes."

After finishing his words, Preston looks at Elijah again and says, "You don't need to show yourself these next few days. Just make sure you contact those people in Armstrong Corp who have a good relationship with you. Wait for my instructions."

Preston exits the room. Originally, he was annoyed by not being able to contact a shareholder he had bribed on Armstrong Corp's side. However, now that he sees Ayan caught up in such a big situation, he is simply too happy to be bothered by any other trivial matters.

Although the SynergyCon project involves not only Simpson Group but also King Group, Nores Group, and Armstrong Corp, for Preston, he won't let go of any opportunity related to Ayan. After all, it's not easy to seize an opportunity, and he must firmly grasp it.

Preston feels that he has been favored by fate. He has no appetite for food and only wants to see Ayan suffer as soon as possible. It would be best if Simpson Group completely disappears from Hance City. Only then would he consider himself to have won against Ayan.

Preston doesn't think his thoughts are naive or unrealistic in the slightest. After all, a person driven by personal gain would never see any fault in their own ideas. Instead, they believe they are the most correct person in the world, superior to everyone else.

Leaving the welfare home, Preston has an important task ahead, so he needs to temporarily depart from the premises.

Of course, Elijah knows nothing about his plans, but he knows one thing: such trivial matters can't harm Ayan's interests in the slightest. Based on his understanding of Preston, Preston will most likely take some actions.

At present, Elijah doesn't fully trust Preston, or rather, Preston is the kind of person who trusts no one from the start.

So Preston never tells Elijah what he's up to. It has been many days since Elijah arrived, and he spends his days in the house, using the phone Preston gave him to contact the people Preston wants him to contact.

Now he sees Preston driving away through the window of the room. Of course, he also wants to temporarily leave the room and do something.

But as soon as he comes out of the room, he sees the director of the orphanage, who is also very kind to Preston. The two lock eyes for a moment, and Elijah tries to remain calm. He takes the initiative to greet, "I want to find Preston and talk to him about something."

The director doesn't know they just met, so he honestly says, "He's gone. If you have something, wait for him to come back later."

Elijah nods to show his understanding, then prepares to go back to his room. However, he hesitates for a moment and says, "Can I trouble you with something?"

The director looks at Elijah with a guarded expression. Although he knows Elijah's relationship with Preston, he has been instructed by Preston to keep an eye on Elijah and prevent him from leaving the room. Therefore, the director is cautious about Elijah.

With a slightly furrowed brow, the director asks Elijah, "Do you want to go out?"

Elijah instinctively shakes his head, "I'm not going out. I made an agreement with Preston that I won't leave until my task is completed."

The director is slightly taken aback by Elijah's words, but it's best if Elijah thinks this way and acts accordingly. It saves the director the trouble of trying to stop him.

After hearing Elijah's words, the director's demeanor becomes more relaxed, and his gaze towards Elijah becomes gentle. He asks, "So, what is it that you need?"

As long as Elijah doesn't mention going out, any request is a small matter.

Elijah seems to have noticed this as well, so he states his request.

The director listens, furrowing his brow and appearing hesitant. Seeing this, Elijah adds, "If it's troublesome for you, then forget it!"

Elijah is a person with good manners, so he addresses the director politely. This momentarily puts the already indecisive director in a dilemma.

Because the director doesn't speak, Elijah thinks his request has been declined. He bids the director farewell and prepares to go back to his room. However, just as he is about to close the door, the director's voice sounds.

The director says, "I understand. I'll go buy it for you. But don't go out again, and don't mention this to Preston."

It's just buying cigarettes, and there's nothing he can't do because there's a small supermarket across from the orphanage that sells them.

Actually, the director also has cigarettes, but they are different from what Elijah wants. Moreover, considering Elijah's relationship with Preston, the director doesn't want to confront Elijah too much. Who knows, there may be a need for assistance in the future.

With this thought in mind, the director turns around and goes to buy the cigarettes.

Elijah watches the director's retreating figure and naturally smiles involuntarily. Then he withdraws his foot and returns to the room.

His room faces the main gate, so he can naturally see the director's figure going to buy cigarettes.

He continues to watch as the director enters the supermarket, buys the cigarettes, and only leaves after that.

Sometimes, certain things can be achieved without one's presence. This is probably what can be accomplished by a mastermind, right?

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