Chapter 998
She did not expect that answer. She had thought that he had not cared about his identity.
His answer was unequivocal and certainly firm.
He could not accept that he was not the real Elliot Foster!
She would keep it a secret for him.
“Elliot, I was only joking.” She smiled to reestablish the easy-going atmosphere. “I think your joke is quite interesting,” he said, humoring her. “Let me explain why I won’t accept your theory.” Since he wanted to delve into the topic, she was all ears. “Everything I have is everything that I have built. I did it brick by brick. My career, wealth, friends, you, and the children. Everything. If this isn’t me, then it will not change anything. I will just cease caring about this identity of mine, but if I’m not who I am, then I would have lost everything a long time ago. Whether it is a partial or complete loss, I would have still lost, and I haven’t lost anything.” Avery nodded after listening to him. “Indeed. You have it all well thought out,” she said, “but I have a different way of seeing things.”
“Go for it.”
“From what I have seen, your personality has far surpassed your public identity, whether this identity is that of the head of the Fosters or your identity as the president of the Sterling Group. I believe that even without these identities, you will be able to regain everything you have lost through your drive,” she said firmly. “Furthermore, no matter who you are, you won’t lose me and the children.”
The first half of her speech was meant to flatter him, and the second half of her speech was a confession
He was in good humor when he heard it.
“It’s your turn.,” he smiled, “What if you weren’t who you are now?” “I don’t have as illustrious a career as you, and I don’t make as much money. Furthermore, my children won’t leave me because of who I am. So, even if I wasn’t who I am now, nothing really changes,” she shrugged.
He nodded. “Then if nothing changes. Not you, me, or our relationship. Then on the first of June, we will get married, FPA3}mGQ we will never be separated ever again.” She looked at the sincerity flowing from his eyes and nodded with a smile. She said in her heart, “Elliot Foster, even if you weren’t the real Elliot Foster, I will always
love you.” 1
She loved him as a person. She loved neither his name nor his public persona.
The weekend went by in a flash. On Monday, Avery and Elliot took Layla to school. After seeing Layla take her seat in the class, Avery and Elliot left.
“Are you going to the company?” Avery asked. “What about you?” “I’ll be at the beauty salon with Tammy at noon.” Avery blushed. “The wedding will be in a month, and she said we have to keep our skin all fair and pretty.” Elliot said, “Have you noticed that Tammy has become much more cheerful after Chelsea’s death?”
Avery responded, “If Wanda Tate weren’t around, I would be more cheerful as well.” Elliot nodded in agreement. “I did send someone to keep an eye on her. She has gone into hiding abroad. She won’t dare return.”
Avery said, “Then let her be a tortoise in its shell for the rest of her life!”
Elliot asked, “Which beauty salon have you made an appointment with? Let me take you there.
Avery shook his head. “It’s fine, it’s still early. You can drop me off at the company.”