After Ayan finished speaking, he stood up from his chair.
He looked down at Brody with a cold gaze and said, “Time waits for no one, so make your decision quickly!”
Brody knew Ayan’s temperament very well. If this man said something, he would definitely follow through.
Brody briefly pondered, feeling immense pressure in his heart. However, there was nothing he could do now that they had reached this critical point. Ayan must have already known, or he would find out eventually with his abilities.
Brody proposed a condition. “I can tell you, but I want to get out of here.”
Brody had only one condition. He was willing to give up everything as long as he could leave the prison.
Ayan smirked and said, “Do you think you have the qualifications to negotiate conditions with me?”
“Ayan, if you can find me and ask me about it, then I assume you already know some things. Even if what I say can be found out, at least the process will be more complicated and difficult. Otherwise, how could you have come looking for me?”
Brody was smart enough. He could see through many things. After all, he had been in the business world for many years.
Ayan didn’t say anything. He just looked at Brody with a cold and distant gaze.
Brody smiled and said, “Ayan, Camille marrying you brings nothing but benefits to the Simpson family. At first, because of the arrangement of your grandfather and my father, I was filled with self-doubt, wondering how this girl could be worthy of the Simpson family. But when my father told me everything, I realized there was no question of her being worthy of you-she simply is.”
Brody knew that Ayan would eventually agree to his condition. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have made the trip.
But Ayan wouldn’t make it easy for him.
Ayan sneered and said, “Your scheme is quite clever, but if you think you can use the truth about Camille’s identity to bargain your way out of prison, wouldn’t I be the one losing out? Honestly, Camille and I already have a child together. No matter what her background is, it doesn’t bother me, and I accept her completely. Given the relationship between the Armstrong family’s patriarch and my grandfather, I doubt he would ever harm the Simpson family. So, frankly, I couldn’t care less!”
Brody thought he had figured out Ayan’s thoughts, but as soon as Ayan finished speaking, he was about to leave.
Brody saw that Ayan was serious and worry filled his face.
He said, “Ayan, I just want to leave here. Although I am not Camille’s biological father, I am her father in name. Over these years, even though I haven’t done much for her, I haven’t mistreated her!”
“Have you not mistreated her? Or do you want her to suffer before it counts as mistreatment?” Ayan sneered coldly.
Brody was speechless and couldn’t find words to respond.
Ayan looked at Brody’s disappointed expression and continued speaking, “But what you said does make sense. You are indeed her father. I don’t want things to become too hostile between us. Since you proposed a condition, then I will propose one too.”
“What condition?” Brody’s hope reignited.
Ayan said, “How about this? Besides telling me about Camille’s background, I also want to know something else.”
“What is it?”
“Elijah. I want to know why you tolerate Elijah so much.”
Brody froze.
His expression became even more unpleasant than before.
His reaction was indeed quite extreme.
This made Ayan curious.
Ayan said, “When I mentioned Camille earlier, you were just surprised. But when it came to Elijah, you had such a strong reaction. Could it be that Elijah has something on you?”
Brody’s face darkened as he said coldly, “Isn’t Elijah in prison? If you want to know something, why don’t you ask him directly?”
“Fine! If you don’t take this opportunity, I can give it to him instead!” Ayan said indifferently.
Brody remained silent. His expression showed extreme displeasure.
This tense atmosphere lasted for a few seconds before Brody finally spoke but in a low voice, “I need to think about this matter.”
“Sure. Give me your answer tomorrow. Let the prison guard contact me. If by tomorrow noon the guard hasn’t contacted me yet, then I’ll consider it as your choice.”
After saying this calmly, Ayan left without another word.
Brody sat in the chair without moving for a long time. His face became extremely gloomy.
Perhaps it was time to make a choice about some things.
After so many years had passed, it seemed impossible to continue hiding anymore.
Brody took a deep breath, his face filled with gloom and helplessness.
After leaving the prison, Ayan got into the car driven by Kian and they left.
Kian glanced at Ayan through the rearview mirror and asked, “Mr. Simpson, Brody seems hesitant. Is there some hidden secret between him and Elijah?”
Ayan looked out the window with a calm expression. His face appeared particularly cold and gloomy.
He replied casually, “Who knows?”
Things were becoming more complicated. Even he was starting to feel overwhelmed.
Dealing with company matters came naturally to him. However, these accumulated issues were becoming burdensome.
He asked again, “How is Elijah doing recently?”
“Not much movement. His son has been with him all along because Elijah has been helping Preston. Sean is not happy about it. We’ve been keeping an eye on both of them. We don’t fully trust any information coming from them,” Kian replied softly.
Although they cooperated with Elijah, it was merely a business relationship. Elijah was too cunning. If he could almost make Armstrong Corp disappear, then his methods were certainly ruthless.
How could they completely trust someone like that?
Ayan spoke lightly, “Arrange a meeting with him. Let him come see me. Since Preston is not in Hance City recently, he won’t be busy with anything else.”
Kian nodded in agreement.
The next moment, Ayan’s phone rang.
It was Camille calling.
He answered the call and heard Camille’s anxious voice. “Ayan, where are you? I’m going to the hospital to see Callum now. Do you know about the rumors online regarding him?”
“Don’t worry. Listen to me.” Ayan reassured her in a low voice before continuing, “Grandfather is fine. I’ve already been to see him. Don’t worry anymore.”
“Really?”
“Yeah.”
Ayan immediately stopped the rumors from spreading at the first moment. Any negative comments online were deleted as well, so it was normal for Camille to find out late.
Camille sighed and asked, “Have you investigated this matter? Is someone deliberately causing trouble?”
“Yes, most likely related to Preston,” Ayan replied frankly.
Camille added, “Why does he keep targeting Grandfather? Have you found out if there is any conflict between them?”