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.

at him, uncertain about what to

concern, Theodore let out a Light chuckle. Putting away his 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 be. We

relaxed demeanor made Ariana hold her tongue. Quietly, she reached out and placed her hand on his, yet a

collapse and his subsequent

would be an abundance of people like

checked the screen and saw

made up your mind? We’re running

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

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

open. Ariana quickly stepped out, relieved that

Mitchel’s message, Ariana found it hard

time was running short, but she hadn’t yet figured out how to break the news to Theodore. The unresolved matter of the Anderson Group only exacerbated her fears, and Theodore’s seeming indifference was unsettling. If he truly didn’t want their children,

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