Chapter 428 He Really Likes Children
Tiffany's four million dollars being in a Routiland bank indicated that the money in her Routiland account was all embezzled funds.
Taking four million dollars just like that showed that the amount she had embezzled was astronomical, likely from various parts of the Wellington Group, along with bribes she received by leveraging her position as the chairman's wife.
"Bart, has Tiffany transferred the money to Lloyd yet?" Edward asked with a deep, serious look in his eyes.
"It's been transferred."
"Has he withdrawn it?"
"Not yet. Such a large sum, he'd need a truck to carry it, right? Carrying cash would be too conspicuous, and he'd have to run."
Edward nodded slightly, "Hmm, contact the police immediately and freeze Lloyd's account."
"Yes, Mr. Wellington!" Bart stood up to handle it right away.
Indeed, freezing an account was something the police could do most easily.
"Lloyd not being able to get the money will probably make him desperate and cause a conflict with Tiffany."
Evelyn's eyes were sharp and bright. "Right now, the key is to track Lloyd. Once we catch him, he won't be able to hide Tiffany's crimes."
"We have news on Lloyd," Eric suddenly said.
Evelyn and Edward asked in unison, "What?"
"Why else would I suddenly come to find you? Just to hang out? Even if I were just hanging out, I'd bring my wife along."
Eric draped his left arm over the back of the sofa, exuding an air of dominance. "The Clark family found a clue while searching South Bay Dock. Two fishermen saw Lloyd sneak onto a cargo ship in the middle of the night two days ago. That ship is headed to Torontow, so it looks like he's trying to smuggle himself out of the country."
"Torontow? Could he transfer to another country along the way?" Evelyn frowned slightly, looking worried.
"It's possible, but the two countries along the way are uninhabited wastelands. How would he spend four million dollars there?"
Eric continued, "So I've had my people secretly track him. We can't overlook the docks of other countries along the way, but it's best not to alert him. Otherwise, if he jumps ship or switches to a yacht or a small boat, it'll be even harder to catch him."
"Evelyn, Edward, don't worry. Even if he leaves the country and the police can't catch him right away, the Clark Group can still bring him back for you."
"Smuggling and trafficking are no problem for the Clark Group; after all, that's how they started."
"Landon has connections in Torontow. I'll contact him, and you two can work together to catch him," Evelyn said eagerly, looking like she wanted to go catch him herself.
"If Landon can help, that would be even better!" Eric replied with a smile.
Edward's sharp gaze turned into a cold dart, piercing Eric's ingratiating face.
Evelyn's happiness showed on her face because of the good news brought by Edward and Eric. So she get them something to drink from the bar.
While Evelyn was away, Eric scooted over to sit next to Edward.
"Are you cold?" Edward asked coolly.
"Huh? No, I'm not."
"Then move away. I don't like the smell of your cologne."
"Why do you have so many issues? Who cares if you like it or not, as long as Molly likes it!"
Eric's eyes scrutinized Edward's face until he noticed a red mark hidden under his shirt collar.
Eric's eyes narrowed slightly, and he lowered his voice. "Edward, did you have sex last night?"
"How did you know?" Edward's long lashes fluttered.
Though he tried to control it, his slightly curved lips still revealed a hint of satisfaction.
"You practically have 'satisfied' written all over your face! Do you know how disgusting your expression was just now?" Eric couldn't help but tease him.
"Is it not allowed?" Edward met his eyes and asked in a husky voice, "Am I not allowed to do what lovers do with my future wife?"
"We're all adults here. If you both consent, there's nothing wrong with it. But did you use protection?"
"Protection?" Edward was slightly taken aback.
"Did you use a condom? Did you use one last time?" As men, Eric had no qualms about asking.
Although Edward might seem invulnerable and decisive on the outside, he had no understanding of sexual experience at all. Edward answered honestly, "No. Last time, I was in no state to think about that."
"What about this time?"
"Pulled out."
"If your sperm is strong, pulling out won't help; there's still a high chance she could get pregnant."
Eric draped his arm over Edward's shoulder and sighed, "Edward, next time, use a condom. Your relationship has just made some progress; you should cherish her."
"If you truly care for her, don't let her get pregnant before marriage. She's Charlie's daughter, cherished by many, and you should treasure her. After all, getting pregnant before marriage, especially with an ex-husband, doesn't sound good."
"Eric." Edward slowly directed his sincere gaze at him, his eyes welling with deep emotion, and said, "If Evelyn were to have my child, do you think I wouldn't take responsibility?"
"I want only her in this lifetime. Whether she marries me or not, she's my woman, my wife."
"If she gets pregnant, I'll talk to the Taylor family about our marriage. I want a grand wedding. Everything I couldn't give her before, I want to make perfect this time."
"You think far ahead. Who knows if Evelyn would want to marry you again?"
Talking about pregnancy, Eric had more to say, "Edward, after I marry Molly, I plan to have her give me five kids. How many do you plan to have with Evelyn?"
"Your wealth could buy a country. Don't you plan to have more kids like Charlie?"
"If Evelyn wants to, I don't mind." Edward's eyes became fervent, filled with dreams of the future.
"Do you like kids? I love them; I dream of having kids."
Eric imagined taking his kids to the amusement park with Molly, grinning from ear to ear.
Edward slowly closed his eyes, picturing Evelyn's shy, beautiful face, his heart pounding.
"I like kids, too."
But he only liked the children he would have with Evelyn.
Edward and Eric chatted enthusiastically.
They didn't notice that, just a wall away, Evelyn's hands trembled as she held the tray, engraving their conversation in her heart.
'I like kids too.'
'Edward, how could I not like them? I once dreamed of having children with you.'
'But if you pin your future on me, you might never get your wish.'
Evelyn's eyes reddened as she took a deep breath, leaning against the wall and sliding down weakly.
Whether he used a condom or not made no difference to her.
Since losing that child, her womb had been sentenced to death; she could never have her children again.
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