Female Novel
Chapter 777 Disappearance
After having lunch at Darkmoor, Ayan drove Camille back to the museum before leaving himself. He
had a meeting at three in the afternoon, so he had two hours of free time. After checking the time, he
called Kian and said, "I have some things to take care of. Don't call me unless it's important."
"Okay, Mr. Simpson," Kian replied. He thought Ayan had a date with Camille, so he didn't want to
disturb.
Ayan made a U-turn at an intersection and headed straight for the Armstrong's Villa. When he arrived
at the door, instead of going in right away, he sat in his car and smoked a cigarette before getting out
and ringing the doorbell.
The butler recognized him immediately and invited him inside without any hesitation: "Mr. Armstrong
and Mrs. Armstrong are inside waiting for you."
Brody was discussing Grace's wedding plans with Page when they heard about Ayan's arrival; they
exchanged glances before Ayan walked into the room without waiting for their response.
"Hey Ayan! Come sit down," Brody greeted him warmly as Page summoned servants to bring tea and
fruit.
Ayan walked over to a single sofa on one side of the room while Brody asked if there was anything
important that brought him here today.
"I just have a few questions I wanted to ask you," Ayan replied calmly after Page left them alone in the
living room.
Since Brody knew that Ayan and Camille had divorced, it was naturally impossible for him to have the
previous feeling that Ayan was his son-in-law. Although he was afraid and in awe of Ayan in the past,
he would be a little proud. After all, his son-in-law was so excellent that he always thought he was
higher above him. But now that little pride was gone because of the divorce.
Brody tried probing gently: "Ayan, what brings you here today? Is there something important?"
Ayan remained calm as ever: "Yes actually... do you remember Elijah?"
Brody's eyes flickered with emotion, and Ayan didn't miss it. Brody said, "Of course, he has worked for
me for many years, and we have known each other for many years."
"You must know him very well then?" Ayan's gaze was light-hearted, but Brody couldn't see what he
was thinking.
Brody said, "I wouldn't say I know him very well. If I did, he wouldn't have almost bankrupted my
company."
Ayan didn't speak but just stared at Brody intently.
His expression seemed to suggest that he didn't believe Brody's response.
Brody frowned slightly and said, "Ayan, Elijah is in prison now. Why are you suddenly interested in
asking about him?"
Ayan smiled lightly and said, "Well, something came up that made me want to ask you about it."
Brody couldn't figure out what Ayan meant deep down inside so he wasn?? t sure how to respond.
Ignoring his change of expression altogether, Ayan continued speaking indifferently,"Do you really not
understand Elijah? He has been by your side for so many years in a position of great influence. Can
someone who has been around you for so long be someone you don?? t understand at all?"
This obviously made no sense.
Even an ordinary employee would have had to fill out relevant information before entering the
company; let alone Elijah who held such a powerful position as secretary at Armstrong Corp besides
Brody?
If it weren?? t for the power given to him by Brody himself, Elijah could never have manipulated
Armstrong Corp like this?
Since such great power had been given, Brody must trust Elijah completely. Ayan was convinced of
this point, but it seemed that Brody wasn?? t willing to admit it. This was an objective answer based on
Brody?? s reaction just now.
His gaze remained fixed on broody, his eyes showing some probing questions: "How did you meet
Elijah? He has worked at Armstrong Corp for so many years. Surely, you must have known him
personally before allowing him to work beside yourself?"
Although Ayan?? s attitude towards Brody remained polite, it still carried a clear sense of distance and
coldness which could be felt distinctly .
That?? s just how Ayan is - except when around those few friends or the Simpson family members,
Camille had seen most of his emotions as well as facial expressions, and there were no pretenses
between them. It was a side others never saw.
Ayan's indifference made Brody's face freeze slightly, and he kept wondering what Ayan meant.
What was he up to by mentioning Elijah?
Brody had been ruminating in his mind for a long time without an answer, but couldn't ignore Ayan for
too long, so he responded quickly: "He really had been with me for a long time, and he was just
married when we met. At that time, I took over Armstrong Corp. I was not familiar with everything. It
was his help that got me to where I am today, so I am grateful to him, but also have some complaints.
But until now we haven't seen it, and of course there are things we can't figure out, and I don't know
why on earth he did it."
Brody's words are too subtle to be serious.
That was Ayan's first thought.
Their eyes locked. Ayan smiled and said, "You seem very protective of Elijah?"
"I'm just being honest."
"You've known Elijah for years, and you know his family, right?"
"Just fine." Brody asked, "Ayan, why are you so curious all of a sudden?"
Ayan laughed. "I want to know something about Elijah's family, and Armstrong Corp is involved in this,
so do you know enough about him?"
Brody's face turned serious and he asked, "Armstrong Corp is involved. What is it?"
"I can't tell you anything about Elijah right now, but I came here today to ask you about Elijah. Do you
know anything about his family? Do you remember the people he had more contact with?"
Brody said, ?? I don't know. I need to think about it.??
"Well, if you think of anything, call me anytime."
Ayan also said this to make Brody pay attention, otherwise Brody would certainly not have any
reaction. He didn't stay long enough to say what he had to say and then left.
Ayan drove back to the Simpson Group after leaving the Armstrong family.
But Brody?? s thoughts were stirred up.
Page also came down the stairs.
Seeing Brody not looking well, she asked anxiously, "Is everything okay?"
Brody sighed and explained, "Ayan came to see me today and asked about Elijah. He said that
Armstrong Corp is involved in something serious, but he couldn't tell me more. I need to think about it
and see if I can remember anyone who knows Elijah's family well." novelbin
Page looked concerned and asked, "Is everything okay? Should I be worried?"
Brody shook his head. "I don't know yet, but I want Camille to come back tonight, so we can talk about
it together."
Page nodded understandingly. "Okay, let me call her right away."
"Let's wait until she arrives," Brody said, his mood not too good. Page didn't ask any more questions,
but she didn't want to call Camille herself. The unpleasantness from before was still fresh in her mind,
so after much hesitation, she called Grace instead.
Page instructed Grace to contact Camille and arrange for her to come back to the Armstrong family
that evening. She made sure to emphasize that it was important for Camille to come back.
Grace quickly called Camille. In response, Camille simply asked, "What's going on?"