"Mike, Layla, and Robert are still living with him, so I would very much like to avoid conflict with him," said Avery, expressing her concern. "I am willing to accept the fact he wants to destroy my company. You don’t have to tell him off because of that."
"You are being a coward!" Mike complained. "Don't underestimate Layla! If Elliot corners her, Layla is going to fight back. He won't mistreat the kids. They are his kids, too."
Avery sobered at Mike's words. She had always known it, but she simply could not bring herself to take the gamble. She had never imagined Elliot to be so ruthless so as to actually try and destroy her company, and she was concerned that he might lose all senses if he was provoked.
"Just rest! Don't overthink this. If he mistreats Layla and Robert, I will find a way to take them away. I'm always around, so just relax," Mike consoled her after seeing the hesitation on her face.
"Mike, thank you for everything you've done so far," Avery said. "It's been quite hard but having you next to me always fills me with hope."
"You don't need to thank me. You would have taken care of me, too, if I was sick."
"Yeah."
"See? Don't thank me again. If Elliot comes looking for you, there's no need to be civilized with him. Even if Alpha Technologies goes bankrupt, we don't need his mercy. I have plenty of ways to make money, and I will make ends meet!" Mike
expressed his support for her.
Avery could not help but chuckle. "I can make my own living once my eyes get better. I'm not that pathetic."
"So long as you have a plan."
At one in the morning, Elliot was rushed to the hospital closest to his hotel in Bridgedale.
His gastric disease was acting up, and he had lost consciousness in his room because of the pain.
Natalie hurried to the hotel Elliot had checked into,
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