Chapter 822

Evelyn Ross wasn't so sure anymore.

As her scientific exploration deepened, she gradually realized that perhaps the end of science truly was metaphysics.

The existence of neutrinos had been proven.

What about prophecy, then?

The Sterling Family might genuinely possess such an ability.

Evelyn rested her chin on her hand, gazing at Natalie Castillo.

After a long moment, she suddenly spoke.

"Is it true that all members of the Sterling Family have the character 'Sterling' in their names?"

"That's right~"

Evelyn's eyes darkened slightly.

Natalie asked curiously, "What's wrong? It's a tradition in our family.

Even when I disguised myself as a member of the Castillo family, I kept 'Sterling' in my name.

Joanna Sterling did the same.

She adopted the surname 'Sterling' for herself, but her name still contains 'Sterling'."

Evelyn pressed further.

"Who else around us has 'Sterling' in their name?"

Natalie shook her head.

"That's too broad.

Based on my statistics, among the people you've interacted with, five hundred and sixty-seven have 'Sterling' in their names.

Over a hundred people working under you also have 'Sterling' in their names."

She looked at Evelyn.

"If we're talking about the wealthiest, it would definitely be Elian Cross.

But he can't be the Clownfish.

He's a man! The heirs of our Sterling Family are all women!"

Evelyn paused at her words.

A moment later, she lowered her gaze.

She nodded to Natalie.

"I understand."

"What do you understand?"

"Nothing."

Evelyn smiled, stood up, and took out her phone.

The screen showed a message Elian Cross had just sent.

Elian Cross: Can I come to the Ashcroft house for dinner tomorrow?

Evelyn replied: Yes.

The next day arrived quickly.

When Evelyn went out to buy groceries, she ran into Elian Cross in the parking lot.

Elian's eyes lit up.

"Miss Ross, what are we having tonight?"

Evelyn raised the bag in her hand.

"I just bought a fish."

Elian smiled.

"I love fish the most.

Thank you!"

"You're welcome."

Evelyn went into the kitchen.

Elian sat in the living room waiting.

Natalie and Chloe Davis kept him company.

The young follower who was always by Elian's side walked into the kitchen.

He looked curiously at the fish in Evelyn's hand.

"Miss Ross, what kind of fish are we having today?"

Evelyn glanced at him and suddenly smiled.

"Clownfish."

The follower was taken aback.

"That fish... is poisonous, right? Can it be eaten?"

"I'm joking."

Evelyn said calmly.

"Go wait outside."

"Okay, okay."

The follower retreated.

Soon, the meal was ready.

Everyone was invited to the dining table.

Evelyn had prepared three dishes and a soup with rice for Elian.

He ate with great relish.

He almost finished the entire fish by himself.

As he ate, he said, "Miss Ross, this fish is delicious! It's been so long since I've had fish cooked by you!"

The follower nodded.

"Yes, our young master usually doesn't eat fish.

He finds it fishy.

But ever since meeting you, Miss Ross, he loves fish the most."

Evelyn looked at Elian with a smile and suddenly spoke.

"Clownfish, is it tasty?"

The room fell silent instantly.

Everyone looked at Elian.

Natalie and Joanna wore expressions of utter disbelief.

They stared at Elian, then at Evelyn, their eyes filled with questions: Are you mistaken?

Elian was slightly taken aback.

"What?"

He looked down at the fish under his chopsticks.

"Is this fish a clownfish?"

Evelyn smiled.

"No, clownfish are poisonous and can't be eaten.

How could I possibly serve you clownfish.

Mr. Cross, are you really a man?"

Elian blushed.

He shyly lowered his head.

"Genuine, Miss Ross... would you like to check?"

As he spoke, he deliberately tugged at his collar.

The pectoral muscles were clearly not feminine features.

Natalie and Joanna breathed a sigh of relief, feeling their understanding of reality hadn't been shattered.

Their first reaction had been: Could Elian be a woman disguised as a man? Is he the Clownfish? Pretending to be a man to get close to them?

But they immediately felt it was impossible.

Elian had an Adam's apple.

He dressed conservatively, but his chest was flat.

Most importantly... he wore pants, and the features in a certain area were quite obvious.

How could he possibly be the Clownfish?

Just as the two were relaxing, Evelyn smiled again.

"Of course you're not a woman disguised as a man.

You were a boy disguised as a girl when you were little, weren't you, Clownfish?"

Joanna and Natalie were shocked.

They both looked sharply at Elian.

Evelyn said calmly, "I've checked.

The Clownfish is hermaphroditic."