Chapter 266

Anna Ross's worried expression instantly brightened.

As long as he agreed.

Everything would be manageable.

As for Lucas Evans.

She had her own methods.

The meeting room door swung open.

A head peeked inside.

They both looked over simultaneously.

Chloe Valentine's eyes lit up upon seeing Adrian Sinclair.

She smiled and hurried in.

"Adrian."

"I just went to your office looking for you."

"Noah said you were discussing a collaboration."

"So I came over."

She stood beside him.

Her gaze completely fixed on him.

Not wanting to spare even a glance for Anna beside her.

Adrian Sinclair gave a slight nod.

He set down his water glass.

"Do you need something?"

"Of course."

"Something very important."

Chloe clasped her hands behind her back.

She leaned forward slightly.

Her smile grew even brighter.

Adrian shot her a brief glance.

Chloe turned to Anna.

Her expression instantly cooled.

"Executive Assistant Ross."

"Adrian and I have important matters to discuss."

"Having an outsider present is inconvenient."

"Please leave."

The term "outsider" made Adrian frown.

But Anna didn't seem to mind.

She responded calmly.

"Then I'll return to my work."

She had just taken a step.

Adrian's deep voice rang out.

"You don't need to leave."

"Stay right here."

"There's nothing you can't hear."

Anna retracted her step.

She looked at him, puzzled.

But he had already settled back into his chair.

As if he had said nothing at all.

Chloe's smile froze on her face.

But she quickly curved her lips again.

This outcome.

She had anticipated it.

Adrian was always different with that wretched woman.

"Since Adrian says so."

"You may stay."

Chloe shot her a cold look.

She turned and walked toward Adrian.

Anna ignored her hostility.

She just didn't understand Adrian's intention.

Watching his back.

Complex emotions surged in her heart.

Chloe stood beside him.

Suppressing her displeasure.

She spoke softly.

"Adrian."

"Regarding what was mentioned in the last meeting."

"We're almost ready on our end."

Adrian looked up.

"Is that so?"

Chloe lightly traced her fingers along his arm.

She smiled charmingly.

She breathed softly near his ear.

"Of course."

"I've been very dedicated."

She provocatively glanced behind her.

Seeing the change in the other's expression.

Her mood improved greatly.

Before Adrian could push her away.

She straightened up.

Producing a file from behind.

"This document needs to be delivered by someone reliable."

Fearing his suspicion.

She added.

"The other party requires it urgently."

"There's nothing I can do."

A flicker passed through Adrian's eyes.

His attention shifted to the file.

"Then you deliver it."

"I find you reliable."

A shadow flashed in Chloe's eyes.

It vanished in an instant.

"Adrian."

"I would go too."

"But I have to visit Grandpa tonight."

"I simply can't spare the time."

She looked at him regretfully.

Her gaze then turned to Anna.

She said with a smile.

"Why not have Executive Assistant Ross deliver it?"

"It's just delivering materials."

"Executive Assistant Ross should be able to handle that, right?"