My Ex-husband Begs Me Back
Chapter 886: Repeatedly Clarified

Chapter 886: Repeatedly Clarified

Initially, Ayan didn't think it would be related to Preston. He had onlyconsidered Preston's absence from Hance City. However, heoverlooked one thing — Preston might not be in Hance City, but hispeople were. If Cora mentioned anything related to him or Camille,Preston would never miss the tiniest opportunity.

He had been silent for so long because he was repeatedly clarifyingthis line of thought. Once it became clear, many things would alsobecome clear.

So, after confessing to Kian, he immediately understood.

Kian said, "Okay, I'll go check on Quintus now." Worry filled his eyes ashe continued, "Mr. Simpson, if it's true that Preston arranged forQuintus to take Cora away, then Preston probably knows by now. WillMadame replace out soon as well?"

Ayan narrowed his eyes, his emotions deep and complex. He didn't saya word, and his expression could be described as extremely unsightly.In the end, he didn't answer the question. He just waved his hand,signaling Kian to go and deal with the matters they had just discussed.Kian left the office, and the assistant followed immediately. Theassistant asked in a low voice, "Kian, did something happen? Mrs.Simpson called Mr. Simpson and you earlier today. Mr. Simpson didn'tcome to the company in the morning, and he seems a bit upset. Didthey have a fight?"

The assistant was anxious, just wanting to clarify the situation. If therewas a fight, everyone needed to be careful about what they did.

Taking a deep breath, Kian went to his desk, picked up the water cup,and drank half of it before responding calmly, “There's nothing wrong.Don't pry into it. Just focus on your own work. Mr. Simpson won't getangry and blame anyone easily."

The assistant nodded hastily and felt a little relieved.

After settling the other tasks, Kian left the company to investigateQuintus.

Quintus’ residence and usual schedule were reported to him regularly.Since Preston wasn't in Hance City recently, Quintus had a little morefreedom, and his daily routines were different from before.

Kian arrived at Quintus’ residence by car. According to the usual time,Quintus should be in his apartment at this hour. However, when Kianinquired with the property management, he found out that Quintus hadleft his apartment around midnight and hadn't returned since.

Kian arranged for someone to keep watch and drove back to SimpsonGroup.

It was not feasible to investigate every location where Quintus mighthave gone since it would require considerable effort and resources.Moreover, some places didn't have surveillance cameras.

Kian reported this to Ayan, who said, "Your guess is correct. If it's notQuintus, why would he coincidentally leave around midnight and notreturn until now?"

Ayan took a silent breath, his expression still somber. He said, "Whatnews do you have about Preston?"

"Our people in Flento City have been monitoring the Walker familyclosely. They are willing to accept Preston marrying Molly, but theconditions are somewhat strict. Molly is still considering it, and therehave been no movements from Preston's side.”

Kian conveyed the conditions of the Walker family to Ayan and askedcautiously, "Do you think Preston will agree? If Molly loses theinheritance rights of the Walker family, then after marrying her, he won'tgain anything. This would deviate from his original goal, right?"

"Since marrying Molly is to secure his position and background throughthe Walker family, he won't act foolishly to offend Luke and the Walkerfamily, especially when everything is still under Luke's control. Besides,he can't do anything to harm Luke now," Kian speculated.

“To reassure the Walker family and get them to agree to marry Molly?"Kian asked tentatively.

Ayan neither confirmed nor denied it, only squinted his eyes, and afaintly aloof expression appeared in his gaze. He spoke in a low andmellow voice, "Accepting conditions and agreeing to them are twodifferent things. Someone like Preston won't accept conditions that offerhim no benefit."

“If he doesn't accept these conditions, there's only one way, and that'sto deceive the Walker family in collaboration with the lawyers," Kiancontinued, articulating Ayan's thoughts.

Ayan still didn't say anything, only squinting his eyes, the expression inthem neither cold nor warm. He said in a calm voice, "For the Walkerfamily to trust him, replace a reputable lawyer in the industry to approachthem. Just point out some loopholes. This process doesn't need to letPreston know; if he replaces out, it won't go as smoothly as he wants tomarry Molly."

Kian nodded and followed Ayan's instructions.

Molly wanted to cooperate with Ayan, and she had mentioned it manytimes before. Now it could be considered her gift for Ayan. This giftwouldn't make Molly lose, nor would it make the Walker family lose.Preston wouldn't lose either because when he entered the Walkerfamily, he had nothing, but he gained the identity of the Walker family'sadopted son. Moreover, he had gained many connections whilemanaging Walker Group. It was a sure win for him.

After discussing the Walker family matters, Kian mentioned anotherissue to Ayan.

Zoie had applied to go to Flento City to replace Preston.

She had mentioned this to Kian some time ago, but Kian hadn't had achance to report it to Ayan before the Cora incident occurred.

Kian asked Ayan, "Will Zoie be an obstacle for Preston?"

Kian was referring to not interfering with Preston and Molly gettingmarried. After all, Preston marrying Molly was the only way to restrainhim and ensure he didn't act recklessly. Only then could Molly influencehim.

However, those were issues to consider after Preston and Molly gotmarried. What mattered now was how much Preston had contactedCora.

Ayan replied indifferently, “If Zoie wants to go to Flento City, let her go.Molly's side is aware of her existence. If they already know, herpresence might encourage Molly to make up her mind and prevent herfrom wavering in the end.”

Kian nodded and immediately informed Zoie of this.

It turned out that Zoie was already on her way to the airport to meetPreston. Kian asked her, "Mr. Simpson hasn't agreed yet, and you'veacted without permission. Are you breaking the contract?"

Zoie explained, "Kian, I didn't mean any harm. I thought Mr. Simpsonwould agree. After all, I've been away from Preston for too long, and itwould affect our feelings. Besides, Mr. Simpson still doesn't want me toleave Preston, right?"

Zoie's words left Kian with nothing to say. He immediately relayedZoie's intentions to Ayan. Kian was a little worried and asked, "Mr.Simpson, will Zoie reveal our cooperation to Preston by doing this?""She won't, and she wouldn't dare," Ayan directly denied. He continued,"Zoie needs money

, hot a man like Preston. Otherwise, do you think she would mix in thiscircle? She's well aware that a man like Preston will never be her finaldestination in this world."

Ayan knew everything about Zoie, which was why he chose to send herto Preston. However, they still needed to be cautious. Ayan told Kian toremind Zoie not to go too far; otherwise, the Walker family wouldn'tspare her. When that happened, he wouldn't step in to help her.

Kian conveyed the message, and Zoie assured them repeatedly.

As Zoie arrived in Flento City to meet Preston, Molly received the newsimmediately.

But she didn't react; she remained silent as if she knew nothing.

Ayan no longer paid much attention to Preston and Molly's affairs. Afterfinishing his work, it was time to leave for the evening. He drove to themuseum to wait for Camille to finish work.

So, as Camille walked out of the museum gate, she saw Ayan's carwaiting for her.

After saying goodbye to the others, she walked quickly to the car. Whenshe got in, Ayan asked casually, "Did you get along well with them?"