Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 906

Evan pondered deeply, savoring Tarquin's words for a moment before asking,

"So, if the base still belongs to the country, how did you manage to get this pass? What kind of backdoor did you open?"

Tarquin looked at the youngster, saying earnestly,

"I just filed an application for you, getting this pass was all your own doing."

"What? My own doing?!"

"Yeah, I sent some sketches you did in your free time to the founder of AZ, the old man was so thrilled he called me the same day, saying he wanted to meet you.

I told him those were drawn by my 5-year-old son, he couldn't believe it!

He wanted to recruit you into AZ for personal mentorship, but I flat-out refused. I was afraid your mom would have my head."

Getting into AZ meant not being able to leave, and Evan was only five. Elysia, despite her patriotic heart, wouldn't agree!

Even if she did, for the greater good, she'd be crying every day missing Evan.

So Tarquin decisively refused.

"The old man, cherishing talent, personally petitioned the state, offering his life and a lifetime of honors in exchange for your pass. If you ever leak secrets or defect, the old man will bear the full responsibility."

Evan, feeling a surge of enthusiasm, declared,

"I would never spill secrets, nor become a traitor! Mom said, a true man should love his country and family! I'm definitely a true man!"

Tarquin chuckled, yet couldn't help but inwardly admire:

Elysia really did a great job raising them. Though Evan was mischievous, his values were solid; he would never fail when it mattered most.

The reason he wanted to give Evan this gift was partly because he wanted to give something Evan would truly love.

He had sought Elliot and Elijah's advice, and both said Evan was obsessed with AZ.

Secondly, he wanted to pave a way for Evan.

Evan liked to tussle, was physically gifted, and had a natural talent for weaponry research. Nurturing this from a young age could guide him onto the right path!

Growing up to shine and excel in what he loved and had talent for.