The door swung open, revealing Tiana, his mother-in-law's stern countenance. However, his focus quickly shifted to Rhonda, an elegant figure with sharp features and a confident aura. She was dressed in a pink and orange pantsuit and clasped a small golden purse in her hand. Her eyes widened in disbelief. Elijah stood there, his belt hanging loosely, shirt unbuttoned, confusion etched across his face."Darling, who are these people?" the other woman inquired, attempting to reach for Elijah, who recoiled."Leave me alone," Elijah protested. "Who do you think you're calling 'darling'? Rhonda, I swear to God, it's not what it seems. I don't even know this woman. She's spouting nonsense.""What?" the woman snapped. "Elijah, who are you calling crazy? And just who the hell are these bitches?" She motioned towards Rhonda and her mother.At the mention of the word bitch, Rhonda's blood boiled, and she swiftly moved to slap the other girl. "That's my husband, you wretch!""No, no, no," Tiana i
"So, how exactly is Mr. Luxe causing your business trouble?" Winnie asked."It's not Mr. Luxe himself, but rather his son, Kingston. And it's my ex-wife's business not mine," Elijah swiftly clarified. Winnie was taken aback, as she found it unusual for most men to be concerned about their exes. "You're still invested in your ex-wife's life even after the divorce," she remarked.Elijah heaved a sigh and his expression remained stoic. He didn't feel the need to elaborate. "It's just... complicated," he replied.Winnie, seated at her sleek L shaped desk, tapped her manicured nails thoughtfully. "I'm truly sorry to hear about the divorce. If I recall correctly, your ex-wife is the CEO of Prestige Enterprise, isn't she?""Yes, that's her.""Okay, I'll handle the Luxe situation. Don't worry about it." Winnie paused, and took a deep breath. "But I need a favor in return."Elijah's interest piqued, and he paced around in a small invisible circle. "What do you need?"Winnie's voice softened,
"Help! Security! Help! He's killing me." Tiana's scream cut through the air, drowning out any semblance of peace. She held Elijah by the waist of his trousers and refused to let go. A growing crowd watched the turmoil unfold, a sea of curious onlookers drawn by the escalating event.Elija grit his teeth, raising his eyebrow,looking at his ex mother-in-law’s clumsy performance. Though he had the strength to remove her hand from his trousers easily.The hotel security sprang into action at the sound of Tiana's piercing scream, moving towards the unfolding scene."What's happening here, Mrs. Anderson?" The head of security, familiar with Tiana, swiftly positioned himself at her side.All eyes in the vicinity fixated on the resolute security guards flanking Tiana."Why did it take you so long, Rack? This man has been abusing me both verbally and physically because my daughter divorced him. I insist he is detained for his actions," Tiana proclaimed, displaying her bruised arm before the
Rhonda was taken aback, her heart pounding in disbelief. "He did what?" she exclaimed. "Now, why would Elijah do that? Why would he get into a physical altercation with you, mom?"Rhonda had been with Elijah for some years, and he had never shown a hint of violence. Her mother's claim seemed incomprehensible."He- he was taking out his anger on me," Tiana replied, her voice trembling. "He said I'm the reason for the divorce. I'm telling you, if the security men had not come, he would've killed me."Rhonda couldn't quite believe her mother. She gripped the phone tighter. "Mom, please, you have to stop with all these. I don't believe Elijah would hit you, let alone try to kill you. Can you please stop making more trouble for me? I can't bear the emotional turmoil any longer. You've already done enough."On the other end of the line, Tiana's voice wavered with surprise. "Rhonda, I never thought you would doubt me. It's rude to question your mother. You should trust my words without rese
Elijah's gaze remained steady, revealing little emotion. "That seems none of your business."Winnie, sensing the tension, interjected with a clipped tone. "I'm sure you two can argue ethics later, but for now I need your cooperation."David, still skeptical, glanced between them and scoffed. "I don't see how we can work together. We're dealing with a delicate case here."Winnie turned to Elijah, who simply nodded his acknowledgement and said, "I'll do my best."Elijah did have a teacher, but due to his reclusive nature, he kept this information tightly guarded. He chose to maintain a low profile, even if it meant occasionally bending the truth about his background.Winnie briskly cleared a portion of the cluttered table, her eyes focused intently on the men."Well, gentlemen, don't just stand there," she urged.In a swift response, Dr. David, seemingly engaged in a silent competition with Elijah, sprang into action. He began by checking old man Carter vital signs, noting an irregular
The table scraped against the floor as Winnie stood, her eyes widening in alarm at Elijah's ominous caution about Dr. David's herb mixture for her grandfather."Death? How could these herbs possibly lead to that?" she questioned, her voice echoing her concern.Dr. David, visibly upset, shot Elijah a disapproving glance. "Mind your words, young man. My medicine won't cause anyone's death. Are you out of your mind?"Elijah, maintaining his composure, calmly responded, "I'm not crazy. While your medical knowledge is vast, there are aspects to healing beyond textbook sciences."Elijah wasn't just good at helping people get better. He was skilled in both healing and poison, and also knew the cure for most poisons. "Enough!" Dr. David bellowed, thumping his foot on the ground, prompting a groan from Winne's grandfather."Now, look what you've caused," Elijah pointed at Winne's grandfather."Could you both just take a step back?" Winnie asked, stepping between both of them. "Elijah, why wou
"What have I done? I've done nothing, but save this man's life you moron!" Elijah said tersely. Winnie gently held her hand beneath her grandfather's nostrils. Briefly, it felt as if his breath had halted, but it was merely a pause as he inhaled. Moments later, he exhaled, the warmth of his breath brushing against her finger."He's alive!" Winnie exclaimed, her eyes beaming up at Elijah. "My grandfather is still breathing." Observing Winnie's joyful response aimed at Elijah rather than himself, Dr. David snorted, "Clearly, it was my herbs that healed your grandfather, Miss Winnie. Given a few more seconds, his convulsion would have ceased. Mr. Elijah, once again, attempts to take credit away from me. He is an opportunistic scoundrel who has consistently sought to steal my success since entering this room."Winnie, absorbed in expressing her excitement through repeated kisses on her grandfather's cheeks, paid zero attention to Dr. David. "Are you genuinely convinced it was your herb
The connection was severed before Elijah could deliver a response. Adrenaline coursed through his veins as he swiftly packed his belongings. Winnie, observing the sudden shift, stared at him in surprise."What's going on?" she asked, a mixture of concern and confusion in her voice.Elijah paused for a moment, contemplating how much to share. "I have to go. There's an emergency."Winnie's eyes widened with realization. "Is everything okay?"Elijah nodded, reassuring her, "I'll handle it.""Can't I help? What if you need assistance?"Elijah appreciated her concern but shook his head. "This is something I need to handle alone. Your grandfather needs you here. I'll be back as soon as I can."Winnie nodded,:“Alright. Let me know if you need any help from me.”Elijah offered a small, appreciative smile, and without responding turned to leave.As Elijah stepped out of the building, a surge of anticipation raced through him, ignited by the abrupt end to Rhonda's call."Please save me. I'm at…