Chapter 761: Probe
"Misleading is only temporary. What I want is to create a rift between Austin and Preston. We can''t let
everyone work with Preston and silently strengthen his power, right?" Ayan knew that he would
eventually have to fight Preston, but he didn''t know how.
Suddenly, he thought of something and immediately instructed Kian, "All of thepany''s projects
must be carefully inspected for any vitions. You personally need to follow up on this."
Kian nodded, "Don''t worry. We''ve always been very careful about this."
"Just being careful isn''t enough. You need to be extra cautious and ensure that there are no such
situations," Ayan said.
"I understand," Kian replied.
Ayan looked out the window with a cold expression before suddenly asking, "I''m going to visit the
prison tomorrow. Make sure everything is prepared in advance."
"Okay, I got it," Kian said.
Kian drove Ayan back to Maple Leaves Mansion before leaving himself after receiving a reminder from
Ayan about being watched by Austin''s people since they were both in Hance City now.
Ayan was right; someone was watching him although not too closely yet as there were people
stationed outside his apartment building all day long. To avoid any mishaps caused by himself or
others'' mistakes due to these circumstances made him worried so Kian packed some clothes and
checked into Simpson Group''s hotel while reporting this news back to Ayan who was having dinner
with Camille at the time.
Camille had ordered takeout food for them both which she found amusing when she noticed that Mr.
Simpson hadn''t eaten much yet despite it beingte already: "You haven''t eaten yet?"
"I did eat but I''m not full," replied Ayan defensively when Camille teased him about it: "Howe Mr.
Simpson can''t even afford a proper meal now?"
"Are you making fun of me?!" asked an indignant-sounding Simpson who then added jokingly: "So you
want me go throw out the trashter?" referring specifically towards their takeout leftovers which
needed discarding soon anyway.
Camilleughed at his reaction before teasing him further: "You only ate two bites! How could you
"I don''t care, you already ate it, so you have to do something."
"So bossy?" His handsome face was full ofughter as his deep eyes stared straight at Camille. He
then reached out and gently pinched her cheek, speaking softly. "I''ve been pursuing you for so long
now. Is there anything you want to say to me?"
He suddenly became serious, causing Camille to be momentarily stunned.
Camille lightly pursed her lips and stared at him somewhat dazedly.
"What''s wrong? Is it hard to answer?" he asked.
She lightly bit her lip and replied in a soft voice, "You pursued me?"
It wasn''t any different from usual - he was just more clingy than before and treated her better. Was that
considered pursuing? The word ''Camille'' left Ayan speechless.
He furrowed his brows slightly and asked uncertainly, "So you haven''t felt my pursuit of you recently?"
Camille wanted tough but tried hard not to show it. She quickly responded with uncertainty in her
voice: "It''s not like that exactly... I just..."
She didn''t know how else she could exin herself; no matter what she said would probably be
unsatisfactory since this man was too sensitive. If she answered incorrectly again, he would probably
draw a heavy line on their rtionship in his mind once more.
Ayan relentlessly pressed on with questions: "Just what is it then? Hmm?"
Camille lowered her gaze unable to meet his eyes directly anymore; she regretted answering the way
she did earlier because if not for that they wouldn''t be having this conversation right now.
After hesitating for half a minute or so, Camille finally stuttered out: "I''m not saying I haven''t felt
anything at all... It''s just that the feeling isn''t very obvious because I''m also unsure about what true
pursuit really entails... So maybe Ick experience? Could you tell me about it instead?"
His eyes narrowed slightly as they took on a dangerous glint.
In an instant Camille shut uppletely.
The two of them looked at each other silently as the atmosphere grew quiet around them.
After almost half a minute passed by Ayan put down his utensils; the food in front of him had lost its
taste already.
Thinking he might be upset now Cami prepared herself mentally before opening up again hoping
things could get better between them soon but instead heard him speak with low tone voice filled with
apologies: "I''m sorry for not making your feel pursued enough by me… Starting tomorrow let''s start
over again shall we?"
Ayan meant every word seriously which made him seem scary rather than reassuring since these were
actual actions being taken rather than empty promises spoken aloud only without any follow throughs
His pursuit was to send and pick her up in the morning and evening, have lunch together when they
had time, even if he was busy, he would make sure someone delivered lunch to her. He knew Camille
didn''t like flowers, so he reced them with fruits and other ways to show his pursuit of her.
But that''s all a story forter.
The two of them did not have any rifts because of this incident. On the contrary, Ayan told Camille: "If
you think there is anything I''m doing wrong, just tell me directly. If you don''t say it, I won''t know. Okay?"
Camille blinked lightly and nodded in agreement.
They continued eating their meal. After finishing their food, Ayan cleaned up the trash and left with it.
Camille was actually a little uneasy about it all. After almost an hour had passed she sent him a
message asking: "You''re not really angry are you?"
Ayan replied almost instantly saying: "Nope! Don''t overthink things."
"That''s good then."
Only then did Camille feel at ease again.
Their current rtionship status is actually quite simple and down-to-earth; there isn''t much
superficiality between them - only ordinarypanionship towards each other.
That night passed without dreams; the next morning Ayan personally drove Camille to work at the
museum as promised - showing her his pursuit for her.
After dropping off Camille at the museum he drove off to meet Kian at theirpany office.
Ayan cancelled all his morning appointments today as he mainly went over to see Elijah on prison
grounds.
Kian had already arranged everythingst night; with Simpson Group backing him up as well as being
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such an influential figure in Hance City made everything easy-peasy regardless of whether it was ck
or white operations involved.
To avoid Preston from noticing anything suspicious Kian took a detour before arriving at the prison
gates.
Elijah had already been escorted by guards into one of their meeting rooms where upon seeing Ayan
recognized him immediately but looked away shyly due to feeling weak after being locked up for so
long.
Ayan sat down on one of chairs across from Elijah before getting straight into business by asking:
"Sean is your son right?"
Although phrased like a question what came out from his mouth sounded more like stating facts
instead which caused Elijah''s expression turn grave while waves churned within his eyes akin to calm
seas suddenly turning stormy unable settle down even after some time has passed since its
urrence .
With Elijah''s reaction along with Sean''s response that day confirmed everything for Ayan regarding
their rtionship status .
Ayan''s face was cold and indifferent, his handsome features showing a hint of aloofness. He spoke in a
calm tone, "What is your rtionship with Preston?"
Elijah remained silent, not responding in any way.
Ayan continued, "Actually, it doesn''t matter to me if you don''t answer because I can get the answer
from Sean just as easily."
"Sean is with you?" Elijah finally gave in because as a father he couldn''t ignore his child''s whereabouts.
Ayan''s face remained cold and unresponsive. He didn''t directly answer Elijah''s question but instead
Elijah himself immediately denied Ayan''s statement. He said, "That''s impossible! Sean can''t be with
you! Are you trying to test me on purpose?"
Ayan chuckled lightly. "Do you think I''m so bored that I woulde to the prison just to test this
question on you?"