Abandoned Super Cutie Adopted by Billionaire Clan

Chapter 213

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As soon as they got home, Richard was noticeably deflated–his authority had been stripped down a few notches. Everyone else seemed to be in high spirits… except him.

Richard was furious. So furious, in fact, he skipped dinner.

Banning him from spending time with Yvonne?

They might as well have ripped out his soul.

Actually, no–death would’ve been easier. At least that would’ve been quick.

Storming out of the living room with remarkable agility for a man his age, he looked every bit like someone about to start a

war.

Yvonne thought he’d left in a fit of sadness. Her gaze followed him with guilt, eyes wide and glassy until his figure disappeared from view.

In reality, Richard marched straight home and called his assistant.

By 7 p.m., he’d pulled the entire legal department out of their homes, out of their dinners, out of their lives. Richard didn’t keep just any legal team–his was known nationwide for being one of the most aggressive and elite. And for good reason. When Richard was still active in business, he was relentless, calculating, and utterly ruthless. He’d built this department knowing full well he needed people fierce enough to clean up whatever messes he made. He’d calmed down somewhat after retiring two years ago. The entire industry had collectively exhaled.

So when the lawyers received a sudden after–hours summons from Richard himself, their old instincts kicked in. Some even felt a nostalgic thrill–was the boss about to make another power move?

Speculation buzzed in their private group chats, but no one had a clue what was going on.

Still, they knew one thing for sure: when Richard planned to go to war, legal was always his first call. Gave them time to sharpen their knives.

The men and women gathered that evening were no rookies. Even the youngest was past thirty, hardened by years of high- stakes battles.

conference room, gazing out over the city lights like a pack

behind, they looked like every corporate drama’s villain squad–cold, poised, deadly.

something big is going to

vibe was intense.

Richard’s long–time assistant, stepped inside. He looked composed, but the signs were there–his hair a little

calmly, setting up his laptop. Once they were settled, he pulled up a file. “I’ve just sent over the case materials. Please review them first.

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up the call, I swear I felt the heat of his rage coming

This wasn’t just a

opened the file.

Maybe

sweet smile. The kind of child you’d expect to see in a

smiled softly. Those without…

snack packaging–brightly colored, with that same little girl’s face on

had used the child’s likeness without permission. A

asked the key question: “Jovanni, who’s

waiting for this. He sat forward, face solemn.

he said, “is

passed through the room.

up a finger. “And not just any granddaughter.

been rumored to favor boys over girls. The last time his older granddaughter, Laura, interned at one of the branch offices, her parents had asked for lighter work–just enough to get experience.

and left orders: no special treatment. If she was interning,

and clear: no

assumed Richard didn’t care much

army because someone dared use this

realization, Jovanni cleared his throat and laid it out clearly. “Because Miss Adler’s image was exploited, Richard’s parenting capabilities were called into question. As a result, he’s temporarily been banned from seeing

made even experienced litigators glance at

This… was new.

started wars over hostile takeovers, patent disputes, billion–dollar deals—but never over parenting

they all looked back at the image of