Novel Square
Chapter 690
Tarquin frowned, "He must be lying on purpose, trying to rile me up, make me angry with you, and drive a wedge between us. Before I came to see you yesterday, he..."
He almost brought up the photos, but the thought of frightening her made him hold back.
After all, being stalked and photographed is a terrifying ordeal for anyone.
Tarquin quickly changed the subject.
"He told me he wants to pursue you, to take you and the kids away from me."
Elysia's eyes widened, "Keith? Pursue me??"
"Yeah."
"Did he say that when he was testing me last time?"
"No, it was yesterday."
Elysia was shocked, "How could that be?! We barely know each other. How could he think about pursuing me? And to take the kids!"
She looked utterly incredulous, paused, then continued,
"He's never shown the slightest interest in me. He treats me just like I treat him, with courtesy."
Tarquin's tone was icy, "That's why he's dangerous, cunning!"
"...But how could he possibly like me? It's just... impossible! You can't hide affection! If he really liked me, no matter how cunning he is, he'd slip up at some point, but he's shown no signs. I'm sure he doesn't like me!"
Tarquin was pensive. Elysia was right; affection can't be hidden, emotions are uncontrollable.
The things Keith had said didn't sound like someone who liked Elysia.
But he kept trying to stir trouble, even boldly stating he wanted to take Elysia and the kids away.
There was definitely something off about him!
Elysia continued to mutter to herself,
"But if he doesn't like me, why is he after me and the kids? What's his endgame?"
Tarquin didn't have an answer yet. Seeing Elysia anxious, he quickly reassured her,
"Maybe he knows I like you and said it just to upset me."
He knew Keith's real motive was probably more than that, but he didn't want to scare Elysia.
Because Elysia was easily frightened.
He told her these things mainly to let her know that Keith was not simple, not friendly, and his hostility towards Keith was justified.
As long as she could avoid Keith, that would be enough. He would handle the rest!
Seeing Elysia still somewhat skeptical, Tarquin pulled her into his arms,
"I'm telling you this because I want you to understand why I have such a big issue with him! I don't want to fight with you over him anymore. Lately, all our arguments have been because of him. I hope you can try to avoid him, not interact with him."
Elysia was still a bit nervous,
"But you guys didn't interact before, right? Why is he trying to upset you?"
"Maybe he's held a grudge since I punched him the first time we met."
Elysia:
Seeing her worried look, Tarquin decided to give her a passionate French kiss.
Talking about Keith wasn't meant to scare her!
After a deep kiss, Elysia was left dazed and confused.
Tarquin took the opportunity to say, "Even if it's just to make me happy, try not to deal with him anymore."
Elysia nodded with a flushed face, "Mhm."
Tarquin smiled indulgently and walked her upstairs.
In the hallway, Tarquin kissed her intensely once more before letting her go back to her room.
Then, with a scowl and a flicker of disdain and fierceness in his eyes, he turned and left.
Back in his car, he didn't leave immediately but sent out a message first, then lit a cigarette and sat waiting. Soon enough, Blossom came downstairs.NôvelDrama.Org (C) content.