Ariana felt a lump form in her throat, her hands trembling as she clutched her tableware.

Her heart raced with nervousness, unsure of what Darian was going to suggest. Ariana had learned about the Anderson Group from Jasper, and she knew that it was one of the most prominent companies in the hotel industry in Eleymond. The group had almost a monopoly on high-end hotels in the city, making it an incredibly successful business.

However, after Darian’s father passed away and he took over, the company started to experience a downturn.

It was on the verge of bankruptcy before Theodore intervened, taking over the company and implementing sweeping reforms to revive its fortunes. Under his guidance, the Anderson Group even opened a subsidiary in the entertainment industry, which proved to be a smart move.

But now, it seemed as though Darian was trying to use Theodore’s illness to push him aside and reap the benefits of his hard work.

It was clear that Theodore saw right through Darian’s ploy. He calmly set his glass down and fixed his gaze on Darian. “Why don’t you just come straight to the point and say you want to strip me of my power? There’s no need for these fancy words,” he sneered.

Darian was unable to maintain his composure any longer. He slammed his fist onto the table and bellowed, “Do you speak to your own father in such a manner?”

to Ariana, who had stopped eating and was clearly distressed by the scene. “It’s alright. Don’t worry about it. Just finish your breakfast,” he said,

nodded absentmindedly, her

anger, struggling to keep his emotions under

I appreciate all the work you’ve done for the Anderson Group, but after the accident, the company has been in a precarious state. Since you need to rest

“That’s a tough

turned serious, and his icy stare locked onto Darian. “I’ll agree, but only on one

looked at Theodore in

his shocking

table in disbelief, particularly Ariana.

slammed his fist on the table and yelled, “This is

quiet until now, spoke up. “I agree. Theodore, you can’t be so careless. You’re

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