heodore found himself momentarily speechless, astonished by Adrian’s words.

“Oh, you see, Wilfred, the third son of the Jovanni family, married Catalina, the daughter of the Chadwick family. Interestingly, Catalina’s brother, Amiri, and his family met a tragic end while they were out, and their only daughter has been missing ever since. It has been many years, and it is likely that she might have passed away,” Adrian explained.

Observing Theodore’s intent to light another cigarette, Adrian swiftly intercepted it, cautioning, “Please refrain from excessive smoking. Lately, you have been looking increasingly unhealthy.”

Theodore no longer smoked. He crossed his long legs and leaned back against the sofa chair. Weary, he pinched his nose and urged Adrian, “Continue. Why doesn’t Mitchel bear the Jovanni sumame?”

“It’s rather straightforward, really. At that time, Catalina was pregnant and gave birth to a child. To ensure the continuation of the Chadwick family lineage, they made a decision. Their firstborn son would bear his mother’s surname and be adopted by his deceased brother.

Due to the Jovani family having numerous boys, his grandfather didn’t think much of this and agreed to the arrangement. The other relatives did not object either.

of inheritance. This implies that Catalina and

effect. “Now, care to guess

eyebrow, a hint of curiosity in

my friend, possess a sharp intellect indeed.” A playful

masterful storyteller. Patting his thigh lightly, he spoke in a whimsical tone. “Mitchel, with a surname distinct from his grandfather’s extensive lineage, emerged as the most exceptional talent in the realm of medicine. Mitchel’s grandfather, filled with regret, yearned for his grandson to reclaim the family name. Naturally, the Chadwick family vehemently opposed this proposition, as Mitchel had been adopted into

in such trivial quarrels.” With a touch of derision, he mused upon the increasingly foolish behavior

small hospital, I cannot say,” Adrian pondered aloud. “Perhaps he sought an experiential journey through life. Nevertheless, there is no denying Mitchel’s brilliance in the field of medicine, particularly in the realm of neuroscience.” He smacked his

and inquired, “And why is Ariana here, by Mitchel’s

Adrian replied. “Your wife seems to be accompanying him. Beyond that, I

fell over Theodore’s countenance as he realized that Ariana could not have obtained the invitation on her own. It had to be Mitchel who

root of his animosity towards Mitchel. Like two hungry wolves eyeing a prime piece

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