Despite Theodore and Darianâs strained relations reaching a breaking point, Theodoreâs affiliation with the Anderson Group was unshakeable.
Should the group crumble, Theodore would undoubtedly face repercussions.
Aside from him, everyone who worked here was shackled to this shared destiny.
What if desperation drove Darian to harm Theodore?
Watching the crowd swell, Ariana brushed aside her perturbing thoughts and resolved to return home.
Simultaneously, Adrian stepped into the elevator, his expression unaltered.
As soon as the doors slid shut, he promptly pulled out his phone, his fingers dancing on the screen.
âI spotted your wife at the Anderson Group.
I couldnât help but notice a certain roundness to her figure.
Could she be expecting? Are you soon to be a father? Get back to me quickly! I am curious! Are you indeed about to embrace fatherhood?â
Theodoreâs retort was instant.
âMind your business!â
Atop the BRD Groupâs building.
A crease of annoyance formed on Theodoreâs forehead as he read Adrianâs message.
A mental image of Ariana surfaced, coaxing a fond smile onto his face.
Indeed, she seemed to have filled out a little recently.
However, he considered it a positive development.
Her prior thinness was a matter of concern, and now she radiated a charming aura with her added fullness.
When she was slender, her waist was devoid of any softness.
He often harbored the absurd worry that a sudden gust could carry her away.
Her weight gain was subtle, barely noticeable unless he paid extra attention.
He only truly registered the change when he cradled her in his arms.
This line of thought led him to question how Adrian discerned Arianaâs slight weight gain.
His smile evaporated instantaneously, replaced by a frown.
Picking up his phone, he retorted, âMy wife, in any shape or form, is stunning.
Sadly for you, she belongs to me.
Do you have a wife?â
Adrian, upon reading Theodoreâs comeback, was rendered speechless.
He shot back with an ellipsis, a rolling eyes emoji, and a grumbling remark, âChildish.
â
Just as Theodore was about to counter, a cough reverberated in the room, followed by a stern, elderly voice, âWe seldom convene like this Please set aside your distractions and turn off your mobile device.
â
Theodore promptly settled into his chair, placing his phone on the table and rubbing his forehead.
âGrandpa.
â
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Aldus grumbled in response, âYou impertinent lad, why havenât you visited me? I journeyed all the way from Mistlyn, and you didnât even bring my granddaughter-in-lLaw to meet me.
â
A look of helplessness clouded Theodoreâs features.
He wasnât prepared to disclose his true identity to Ariana, while Aldus was eager to formally acquaint himself with her.
Noticing Aldusâs brewing irritation, Theodore had no choice but to placate him, âIâll arrange a visit soon.
â
Aldus, however, was not easily appeased.
He demanded, âI wish to meet her at once.
â
Without further ado, he retrieved his phone and dialed a number.
âGrandpa, wait!â