Elijah attended a board meeting in the Elixir Group about the proposed branch expansion. As the major shareholder, he has the final say.
But he halted the meeting and stepped out of the room upon seeing Beverly call him.
“Beverly,” Elijah greeted, his tone low. “Did something happen to Athena again?”
“No… It’s not Athena, but Hermione,” Beverly stammered. “Do you have time? Can you watch over her while I’m away?”
Elijah’s brows furrowed as he leaned on the wall, becoming more attentive. “What happened?”
Beverly was hesitant at first about whether to tell Elijah the truth. But a few seconds later she spoke.
“Grandfather Cain… Beat her up,” she muttered, her voice being lower at every word.
Elijah froze in his spot, feeling the blood moving in his head.
“He did what?” he asked, his t
