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It was clear that Adrian 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?”
However, Adrian wasn’t fazed by Darian’s outburst. Instead, he turned his attention to Ciara, 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, in a reassuring tone.
Ciara nodded absentmindedly, her appetite gone.
Darian’s face turned red with anger, struggling to keep his emotions under control.
“Adrian, I appreciate all the work you’ve done for the Lewis Group, but after the accident, the company has been in a precarious state. Since you need to rest and focus on your health, why not let Andrew help out and ensure the company’s stability? It’s for all of our sakes.”
Adrian sneered and replied cryptically, “That’s a tough call for you.”
But his expression soon turned serious, and his icy stare locked onto Darian. “I’ll agree, but only on one condition.”
Everyone looked at Adrian in anticipation.
Adrian’s smile turned into a mischievous grin as he made his shocking request. “I want Ciara to work at the Lewis Group, too.”
Adrian’s shocking proposal left everyone at the table in disbelief, particularly Ciara. She wondered why he would drag her into their family feud.
Just as she was about to decline, Darian slammed his fist on the table and yelled, “This is ridiculous! You’re not taking this seriously!”
Andrew, who had been quiet until now, spoke up. “I agree. Adrian, you can’t be so careless. You’re risking the company.”
Adrian’s lips curled into a smile, but his eyes remained icy. “Ciara is not only my wife but also an Lewis. It’s only natural for her to support her husband. And if Andrew, the illegitimate child, is allowed in the company, why can’t my legal wife work there as well?””
Andrew’s face turned red with fury at Adrian’s words.
Unable to stand up to Adrian, Andrew tumed his wrath toward Ciara with his degrading words.
“Ciara, it was you who figured out this bad idea for Adrian, wasn’t it? But let’s face it, as a woman, you know nothing. You should just stay at home and focus on bearing my brother’s child and taking care of him, now that he’s disabled and can’t even manage without constant attention. Going to work at the Lewis Group will only cause problems, and you won’t be the one clearing up the mess.
Ciara, shocked by the sudden attack, felt her anger surge within her.
Before she could defend herself, Adrian stepped in to put Andrew in his place.
He spoke with a sneer. “Do you even know what you’re talking about, Andrew? Ciara studied at a prestigious foreign university and is fluent in several languages. Her performances won her numerous awards, and even before graduation, she received a multitude of job offers from renowned companies. She interned in several international firms, and her resume alone outshines yours, Andrew. “
Andrew’s heart sank at the sound of those forceful words, leaving him defeated and unable to utter a single syllable. After all, it was because of Ciara’s excellence that he had a crush on her back then and tried his best to woo her.
Ciara looked at Adrian in complete astonishment, wondering how he could be so familiar with her educational background and work experience. It was as if he had read her entire resume and knew everything about her!
However, despite her surprise, Ciara couldn’t help but feel a warm sense of approval from Adrian. Knowing that he had her back in front of everyone meant everything to her.
The tension in the air was palpable, and it seemed as if no one knew what to say. Just when it seemed like the silence would never break, Darian stepped in to mediate the situation. “It’s not impossible for Ciara to work in the company,” he said. “I’ll make sure to arrange an easy position for her later on.
That way, she can go to work and take care of Adrian at the same time.”
Everyone present knew that Darian’s words were merely a formality, an attempt to brush the issue under the rug and avoid any further conflict.
Adrian’s face was a picture of ease as he let the words flow from his lips. “All right then,” he said, a glint in his eye. “The seat of the executive director for SJ Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Lewis Group, is now available, and Ciara just so happens to be the perfect fit for the job. Although it’s a director position, it perfectly aligns with Ciara’s area of expertise. I have no doubt that she’ll be able to take it in her stride.”
“No way!” Andrew’s reaction was explosive; he rejected the proposal with a loud voice that bordered on the edge of a curse.
It was no surprise, given that the executive director position for SJ Entertainment was the exact position Andrew had been working toward, the very thing he had been waiting for.
SJ Entertainment had become the cash cow for the Lewis Group, and the executive directorship was the pinnacle of power and wealth. With this position, he would have the power to not only lead the company, but also make a great deal of money. It was the best starting point for him to enter the Lewis Group, and a position he could easily be promoted from in a matter of years.
How dare Adrian offer Ciara such a lofty position!
Darian was not pleased with this decision and expressed his disapproval. “Adrian, have you thought this through? Ciara may be excellent, but she lacks the experience and expertise to handle such a pivotal role in the company.”
Adrian was quick to retort, “And Andrew is experienced?”
His words were laced with sarcasm, causing Darian to fall silent.
As for Ciara, the sudden proposal was enough to induce a panic attack. How could she, with limited experience, be appointed as a director? Was Adrian setting her up for failure?
In a last-ditch effort to communicate her thoughts to Adrian, Ciara discreetly winked at him, imploring him to consider the consequences.Ⓡ
But Adrian remained indifferent to their reactions and proposed a bet. “Let’s see who performs better. Ciara and Andrew will start as agents in SJ Entertainment, and whoever generates a profit of 5 million dollars first will become the director. The loser will be banished from the Lewis Group forever.”
Darian and Andrew burst into laughter as soon as they heard that proposition.
“Oh, Adrian! You are far too confident in your wife,” Andrew commented, his words dripping with undeniable contempt.
“What do you say?” Adrian asked again, this time with a mischievous smile.
Andrew glanced at his father before saying, “I can accept the bet, but on the condition that Ciara mustn’t tell anyone that she’s your wife. Also, you mustn’t help her no matter what happens. We should play fair. Do we have a deal?”