As she wallowed in these thoughts, Reilly’s phone buzzed. He answered the call, and two seconds later, his previously calm face contorted with shock. He roughly pushed Brielle away.

The voice on the other end of the phone relayed news of sudden police investigations into their family’s casino for various reasons, alongside other business complications that demanded immediate resolution.

Struck by this unexpected news, Reilly broke into a cold sweat and hastily departed, leaving Brielle alone.

Brielle, who’d heard the voice over the phone, felt her heart hitch in surprise. Her gaze instinctively followed the direction in which Theodore and Ariana had departed.

Could it be a coincidence? Or— The moment the thought crossed her mind, Brielle dismissed it.

Theodore, following the downfall of the Anderson Group, was considered a failure. Surely, this had to be a coincidence.

Upon entering the restaurant, Theodore’s attention was glued to his phone as he exchanged a series of messages. His face betrayed no emotions.

what to say. After some time, she asked, “Are you okay? If something’s bothering

phone, he affectionately tousled her hair. “Small fry like them aren’t worth my attention. The Anderson Group is exactly where I want them to

reached out and placed her hand

his subsequent downfall. And his uncompromising approach to business and propensity to leave no wiggle room for others had earned

would be an abundance of people like Reilly, eager to strike at a

checked the

your mind? We’re running out of

glimpse of the screen, asked, “What did ‘There’s no

pounded as she swiftly tucked her phone away, avoiding Theodore’s gaze. With a casual shrug, she said, “It’s about a follow-up appointment for my foot. I

cue, the elevator doors slid open. Ariana quickly stepped out, relieved

Mitchel’s message, Ariana found it hard to focus on

yet figured out how to break the news to Theodore. The unresolved matter of the Anderson Group only

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