Chapter 58 Gavin's real name is Ambrose?


"Tell him I won't meet with any bidding company representatives before the bid opens!" Alaric's tone was resolute.

"I told him straight up, but he was incredibly persistent, even insisted I take a look at his proposal," he mentioned casually. "You wouldn't believe it - it was incredibly thorough."

"You actually went through his whole proposal?"

"Yeah, I couldn't refuse his hospitality."

"Cormac, tell me you're not taking bribes now," Alaric challenged with a hint of sarcasm.

Alaric's insinuation hit a nerve. "Watch what you're saying, man. I'm not in it for the money. I wouldn't take his bribe." Cormac was practically steaming. "Go ahead, investigate! If you find that I've taken even a dime from him, I'll chop off my hand and present it to you!"

"Whoa, dude, it was just a joke. Why the overreaction? I don't want your hands," Alaric replied, trying to defuse the tension.

"A joke?" Cormac let out a resigned laugh, "Since when are you the joking type, Alaric?"

The question caught Alaric off-guard. 'That's true. I'm not usually one to joke around.'

"I get it now - you're smitten," Cormac said with a smirk. "Love changes people, I understand."

"Get out of here!" Alaric snapped back, then glanced at the time before looking up towards the hospital room. Caspian was still inside. With his longing to visit her, that kid was likely not leaving anytime soon.

"I'll leave you with Caspian here at the hospital. I need to make a trip back to the villa."

Before Cormac could respond, Alaric was already on his way out.

today, having spent a long time nestled in Galatea's arms, chatting and listening

afternoon. Mia's going to start worrying if you don't head back soon," Galatea

"Take good care of

"I will," she replied.

room, Alaric walked in, carrying a food

doctor said you can eat pretty much anything as long as it's not too spicy or hard to digest," Alaric informed her as he began to unpack

Unlike the bland meals he had

the meal in front of her and handed her

the man who had stormed off earlier but now returned with gentleness. Hungry as she was,

the taste?" Alaric

Galatea nodded affirmatively, "Delicious."

spread across Alaric's face as Galatea

Where did you get this? It's really

it myself," Alaric said, his voice

place. He had been wearing an apron, bustling around the kitchen -

do you know how to cook? Did you learn

is a basic survival skill," Alaric explained, adding, "More importantly, my son

wouldn't have pegged the busy Mr. Knight for

the compliment," Alaric

most she had enjoyed since her hospital stay,

like it, I wouldn't mind cooking for you again,"

you're boring and annoying, I must admit your cooking is a plus," she

just grunted, choosing not to

Silas Moon knocked and entered the room,

Galatea, I've been meaning to visit, but with your health not at its best, I didn't dare to." "Thank you, Silas,"

a polite smile before handing Alaric a stack of documents. He looked over at Galatea, hesitant to discuss business in

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