Chapter 561 The Jealous Husband

“It’s a long story,” Cecilia said hesitantly. Eric deemed it best not to press further.

“It’s fine. If you don’t want to talk about it, then don’t.”

“I know.”

“Anyway, I’ll be heading back. Next time, remember to bring Jon and Eli along.” He was fond of Jonathan and Elliot, and they of him.

Cecilia nodded. “Alright.”

As Eric left, Sven emerged from the car. He approached Cecilia with an update.

“If my information is correct, Jonathan’s kidnapper is closely related to Cassandra.”

“Cassandra?” Cecilia’s eyes narrowed slightly. She had considered this possibility, but still believed blood ties held some weight. Cassandra's resentment stemmed solely from her limited encounters with Nicholas.

“Are you sure?” Cecilia asked.

“The person Jon drew is Scorpius Jiminez, a close confidant of Queenie, who’s fled abroad,” Sven replied.

Queenie… Cecilia remembered Queenie’s recent threats.

“I understand,” she said. “Let’s keep this quiet for now.” The Jamieson family possessed the resources to orchestrate a kidnapping and obstruct the Sinclairs. She was currently outmatched by Queenie, powerless against her attempts to harm Jonathan and herself.

“Mmm-hmm.” Sven understood.

Meanwhile, the Rainsworth and Sinclair families also quickly traced the incident back to the Jamiesons. However, their familial connection through marriage prevented a direct confrontation. As long as Jonathan remained unharmed, they lacked sufficient grounds for action.

Niel advised Nathaniel, “Don’t do anything foolish.” He then contacted Queenie, warning her to rein herself in; any further transgressions would be met with merciless retribution.

Nathaniel, though reluctant, recognized the inopportune timing. His new company was still fragile. Queenie, soon to be Nicholas’ mother-in-law, was an unavoidable issue he'd have to address eventually.

Returning home, Nathaniel withheld the information from Cecilia, fearing it might cause her undue worry. Unbeknownst to him, she already knew.

“What did you eat out with your friend today?” he asked subtly.

“The usual,” Cecilia replied vaguely.

Elliot sensed Nathaniel’s curiosity. After Cecilia left the table, he whispered, “Mr. Rainsworth, are you curious about who Mommy had dinner with?”

Nathaniel raised an eyebrow. “Who is it?”

“You want to know, huh? Beg me,” Elliot smirked.

Nathaniel resisted the urge to punch him, fearing repercussions from Cecilia. He continued eating, dampening Elliot’s enthusiasm.

“All you have to do is beg me, and I’ll tell you.”

Nathaniel’s continued silence annoyed Elliot. “If you don’t want to, fine, but show some sincerity.” Nathaniel seemed to understand his son's game and chose to ignore him.

“I don’t want to know anymore,” Nathaniel said, standing. “I’m done eating.”

Elliot was surprised. He felt perceptive, yet strangely unable to fathom Nathaniel's thoughts.

“Mr. Rainsworth, don’t go. My mom met a mega movie star today. He’s incredibly handsome.”

Nathaniel paused, then turned.

“What’s his name?”

“If you want to know, you…”

“Besides begging, I’ll give you anything you want.”