Chapter 332

They returned to the main hall.

Anna Ross glanced around, feeling something was missing.

Lucas Evans approached quickly and handed her a glass of juice.

She took the glass, temporarily setting aside her earlier confusion.

Upstairs, in the study.

Grandpa sat upright on the mahogany sofa.

His sharp gaze swept over the two people opposite him.

"Adrian, I called you up here to remind you."

"Chloe is your fiancée."

"You should spend more time with her."

Adrian Sinclair played idly with his jade ring.

He responded indifferently, "I understand, Grandpa."

Grandpa frowned deeply.

He slammed his palm heavily on the armrest of the sofa.

"I've given you so much time."

"Your performance has disappointed me greatly."

Adrian slowly raised his eyes.

Chloe Valentine secretly observed his expression.

The corners of her eyes were slightly red, but she felt a surge of triumph inside.

Grandpa let out a long sigh.

His tone became grave. "I will arrange to meet Chloe's parents as soon as possible."

"Let's settle your engagement first."

"This way, you can also focus your mind."

"Grandpa, I've said I want to focus on my career first."

Adrian's expression was calm, but his tone left no room for argument.

Chloe's perfectly made-up face instantly changed color.

Her fingers tightened abruptly.

With a snap, her meticulously manicured crystal nail broke.

This excuse again!

He always dodged whenever marriage was mentioned.

She could wait before, but she couldn't wait any longer.

She absolutely couldn't let anyone else take him away.

Especially that worthless woman.

Chloe suppressed her anger forcefully.

She put on a sweet smile. "Adrian, it's just an engagement for now."

"It won't affect your work."

"I can even help you manage company affairs."

He needed to solidify his position now.

With the Valentine family's support, he would be unstoppable.

Grandpa nodded approvingly.

This future granddaughter-in-law certainly knew what was important.

Adrian's brow furrowed slightly before quickly smoothing out.

His deep eyes looked at her. "We will get married eventually."

"Why are you in such a hurry, Chloe?"

Chloe's heartbeat suddenly accelerated.

She was mesmerized by his gaze.

For a moment, she forgot what she was going to say next.

The corner of Adrian's mouth lifted slightly.

He stood up and walked straight to the door.

His movements were fluid and effortless.

Grandpa shook his head helplessly.

This grandson was too clever.

Sometimes that wasn't a good thing.

......

Downstairs in the banquet hall.

Anna accidentally bumped into a table corner.

A patch of skin was immediately scraped off her calf.

Lucas hurriedly found a Band-Aid.

He considerately knelt down to tend to her wound.

This scene happened to catch the eye of the man coming downstairs.

Adrian's gaze turned cold, and he was about to step forward.

But he was pulled back by Chloe, who had rushed over.

He withdrew his gaze without showing any emotion.

Chloe gripped his arm tightly.

She had almost forgotten what Grandpa had instructed.

She glanced downstairs and bit her lip lightly. "Adrian, I need to talk to you."

Just at that moment.

Anna looked up.

Chloe had a sudden idea and leaned into the man's arms.

From downstairs, they appeared to be intimately embracing.

Anna's fingertips trembled slightly.

Without regard for Lucas still being there, she turned and hurried away.

Lucas put down what he was holding and quickly chased after her.

He looked back but saw nothing.

Yet her reaction clearly indicated she had seen something.

Adrian had already pushed the person in his arms away.

His tone was cold. "Say what you need to say."

"There's no need for this."