My Ex-husband Begs Me Back (Ayan and Camille) novel Chapter 933

Chapter 933: The Stakes

Quintus shook his head, "I don't know. Mr. Walker didn't tell me. He spoke to Cora alone, so I don't know what they talked about."

Ayan remained silent, his dark eyes staring at Quintus with a faint hint of disbelief, clearly not fully convinced by Quintus's words.

Quintus grew anxious, "I really don't know, Mr. Simpson. It's been this long, and I have no reason to lie to you."

"Did Preston anticipate that my people would catch you right from the start?" Ayan didn't respond to Quintus's words but instead asked his own question.

Quintus fell silent instantly, and Ayan understood the truth. His conjecture was accurate.

Ayan scoffed lightly, saying, "So everything now was anticipated by Preston. How can you make me believe you? If Preston could foresee that you'd be caught by my people, then he surely predicted that I would use your parents to threaten you. So, Quintus, do you think I should trust you?"

Ayan had complete control over the situation, and his cold demeanor showed that he wasn't interested in being manipulated by Quintus's words.

His silence amplified the quietness in the spacious villa's hall. This stillness felt like successive heavy hammer blows on the heart, inducing anxiety and uncertainty.

Quintus's silence confirmed Ayan's suspicions. He said indifferently, "Do you think I can't do anything to your parents, or does Preston believe I won't? Otherwise, how could you dare challenge my patience?"

Ayan's words turned Quintus pale. He hurriedly pleaded, "Mr. Simpson, I admit that he did anticipate that I would be caught by your people right from the start. He told me that you wouldn't have any evidence to hold me. If I didn't appear within a day, he would report to the police, and you'd eventually release me. As for Cora's situation, he truly didn't tell me. Mr. Simpson, I'm being honest. I haven't lied to you. I won't use my parents as the stakes. I swear!!!"

"Your oath means nothing to me. As for whether you've hidden or deceived me, time will provide the answer. And reporting to the police? Ha, if Preston has that ability, let the authorities find you. Let's see if they can locate you."

Ayan didn't regard Preston highly at all. Preston's words were just meant to manipulate Quintus and Sean, people lacking in intelligence.

However, Ayan was certain Quintus hadn't lied. After all, Preston was meticulous, and he probably expected that Quintus wouldn't be able to keep a secret. If they really used methods, Quintus would eventually confess. Therefore, it was better not to let Quintus know and to only inform Cora.

Ayan rose from the sofa, looking down at Quintus from a superior vantage point. He said calmly, "You'd better pray your words are true. If I find out you're lying, Quintus, I can't promise I won't spread rumors about your affairs in Hance to your parents."

"Mr. Simpson, Mr. Simpson, please don't tell my parents, I beg you."

Quintus yelled hysterically, but Ayan didn't respond. He just glanced at him deeply and walked out.

Leaving the villa and getting into his car, Ayan immediately dialed Kian's phone.

Once Kian answered, Ayan got straight to the point, "Keep investigating where Cora went. Go to Flento City yourself, find Zoie, and tell him I'm about to initiate my plan."

Since Preston wanted Cora to go to Flento City, he probably thought that once she was there, he'd have no way to control her.

Sure, if Preston was so confident, then let's see if he could spare time to meet Cora.

If Preston himself was preoccupied, how could he have time to deal with Cora?

Kian readily agreed to Ayan's instructions. Even though it was late at night, he immediately searched for the fastest available flight.

Then Kian added, "Mr. Simpson, if we advance the plan, won't it mean a complete falling out with Preston?"

"Wasn't it already a falling out from the start?" Ayan never cared about this. Preston wasn't important to him, so he didn't need to consider it.

But Kian continued, "And Mrs. Simpson? Will she agree with the plan? It might lead to repercussions for you."

Ayan's expression stiffened instantly. He didn't speak, just remained silent, his expression far from pleasant.