Chapter 1754

Thaddeus furrowed his brow. “It isn’t that I’m keeping you here, Sophia. It’s the fact that you’re also barred from leaving the country. It’s best you stay put and assist with the investigation.”

Sophia looked shocked once more. “What? Why? Why would that involve me? Why am I also being kept from leaving the country?”

Thaddeus took a deep drag from his cigar. “Have you forgotten? Three years ago, you came back for that man and managed some of the companies here. So some of the financial discrepancies happened under your watch. So, you have to stick around and cooperate with the investigation.”

Sophia’s brows knotted together like a pretzel.

How could this happen?!

If she was barred from leaving, didn’t that mean she wouldn’t be able to take Marcus away immediately? What if Ellinor decided to strike while the iron was hot?

Sophia’s feeling of uneasiness grew stronger, and she started to doubt the sudden crisis in her father’s companies.

It was all too coincidental, wasn’t it?

suite where Marcus and

returned to their room, Marcus closed the door, stood up from his wheelchair, and took off his jacket, throwing it on

ever

show up with Bartlett at that scenic spot? Did they

like a lump in Marcus’ throat.

of admiration and awe in his eyes. “Dad, you’re so tall!

his face. He tousled Tristan’s hair lightly as he said, “If you want to grow tall, you have to eat

his big eyes and asked, “Dad, are

struggled to find a

Even his son could

silence confirmed

was mostly stoic, but when he was in a bad mood, his whole aura was different. Most

since you saw Ellinor, you’ve seemed upset. Are you not happy

Marcus narrowed his eyes and glared at Tristan. “You think that flashy guy is

found his father’s petty jealousy amusing and endearing. He couldn’t help but cover

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