Elliot hadn’t changed at all. He still knew exactly what people liked to hear, and once he latched onto Cecilia, he stayed glued to her.

Nathaniel looked like he had more to say—

but Elliot let go of Cecilia and turned to him, piling on the praise.

“Dad, you’re seriously glowing today. You look more manly every time I see you. I need to learn from you.”

Nathaniel didn’t buy a word of it.

“If you want to learn from me, then follow your brother’s example and start taking the company seriously.”

The moment the company came up, Elliot scratched his head.