The Marvelous Elijah’s Return

Chapter 27

What’s the catch

Outside the motel was crowded with even more reporters and news crews as the seconds turned into minutes, and no one seemed willing to give up and leave.

In the dining hall, Elijah, Matt, Peach, Ryan, Miss Grace, James, and Rookie sat around the table, in silence, eating their breakfast, and occasionally stealing glances at each other.

When Peach looked at her mother, she could tell that she was getting increasingly concerned, and she looked over at Elijah, looking away from his eyes when he caught her stare.

“Do you still have Melina’s number?” Peach said after a few moments had passed, her voice low.

Raising his gaze, Elijah fixed his eyes on her, but she refused to meet his stare. Taking a deep breath, Elijah took a long look at her and asked, “Why do you need it?” “To end this nightmare,” Peach muttered, her eyes glued to the table.

Everyone’s gaze was now focused on her as her mother asked, her voice filled with uncertainty, “What are you talking about now?”

Slowly, Peach lifted her head and gave her mother a small smile which faded away once she said softly, “All this is happening because Melina assumes that Elijah… that Elijah and I are together, and I want to talk with her… to clarify-1

“That’s not going to work,” Elijah said bluntly, cutting her off as everyone stared at him.

Frowning slightly, Peach swayed her eyes on the plate, in front of him and asked, “How do you know when we have not given it a try?”

“Just trust me. Talking to her will only feed her ego and make her think that you are some sort of toy for her to play with.” Elijah replied, raising his brows as he eyed her seriously “Okay, I know the possibility of Melina treating me rudely and insulting me is very high, but I can’t just ignore this mess and wish it away “No one is wishing this away, Peach. But I need time to think about what to do with this situation,” Elijah said firmly, giving her a look that clearly said ‘don’t get involved.’

But Peach was persistent, and stubbornly shook her head and continued arguing, “It is not your place to decide this. I want to talk to her…” Hands clenching, Elijah clutched his jaw and then he said, “It’s not my place?”

The others looked at the two nervously, judging from Peach and Elijah’s expressions, it was clear that there was an unresolved issue between them.

want you getting yourself tangled in my family matters and involving yourself in this mess… You have done enough and don’t need

of the group, seeing their worried gazes and he frowned and said,

silently as she slowly stood up

left the dining area, leaving behind everyone, staring helplessly at each other, and then at

stared at the unknown number and

that he recognized, echoed from the phone, causing

memory. But why are you making me do

tone, Elijah replied coldly, “Why did you call?” “I heard you have a little problem with the media these few days.” Bryan commented, smirking as he added, “I think I could help you out, you know.” After hesitating for

answered, “Of course, why

as Bryan let out a chuckle and then said,” Well, if that’s the go-ahead, then one call from me can get your driveway clear of those reporters.” “Okay, what’s the catch to this deal?” Elijah demanded, a serious look on his face as he leaned forward a

and Elijah wasn’t stupid enough to think that Bryan would just

uneasiness in his tone, Bryan let out another laugh as he stated, “Join me

made Elijah raise his brows in confusion since he hadn’t expected Bryan to suggest such a thing. He thought that Bryan would demand something in return, not simply invite him to hang out with him. “Hmm, a drink?” Elijah asked,

chuckling faintly. Uncertain,

the call, Elijah stared at the phone in his hand for a while, wondering what exactly Bryan wanted out of that invitation. But even though he didn’t know what Bryan wanted from him, he had no choice but to comply and agree to the request because… even though he would never admit

being.

said as he stood up from the chair, ignoring

and rushed out of the dining room following Elijah into the hallway. When they got to his bedroom, Elijah looked back

his hands to his side, raised his

a drink by Eight,” Elijah said, looking at

“Where?!”

where is the

Elijah’s face went blank when he realized that Bryan didn’t mention where exactly he was planning on meeting

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