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.

state of mind following Reilly’s incident, stole glances at him, uncertain about what to say. After some time, she asked, “Are

out a Light chuckle. Putting away his phone, he affectionately tousled her hair. “Small fry like them

reached out and placed her hand

his subsequent downfall. And his

of the Anderson Group, there would be an abundance of people like Reilly,

Ariana’s phone buzzed. She checked the screen and saw a

up your mind? We’re running out of time. There‘s no room

screen, asked, “What did ‘There’s

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 haven’t managed

quickly stepped out, relieved that

Mitchel’s message, Ariana found it hard to

Theodore. The unresolved matter of the Anderson Group only exacerbated her fears, and

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