Chapter 386

Howard Lowell snorted coldly.

This guy was definitely more than just a friend.

"If you're friends, why didn't we know about it?" Howard's tone was aggressive.

Anna Ross found it ridiculous.

He was never close to her.

It was perfectly normal for him not to know her friends.

Lucas Evans smiled. "Yuan Yuan and I haven't seen each other much since college. It's normal you wouldn't know."

Howard's lips curved faintly. He said nothing more.

Anna ignored him and turned to chat with Vivian Lowell.

Vivian had been in good spirits lately.

The pallor on her face was gone, replaced by a healthy glow.

She seemed to be doing well overall.

Anna couldn't help but wonder if Howard was actually treating her mother right.

She glanced at the man and dismissed the thought.

He had hurt them so deeply before.

Adrian Sinclair returned with breakfast.

His gaze turned cold when he saw Howard.

He gave them a slight nod.

Anna caught the look.

Howard had ruined his engagement party yesterday.

He must still be holding a grudge.

"Xiao Chuan, thank goodness you were there last night. Who knows what would have happened to Anna otherwise." Howard made a show of reaching out to clap his shoulder.

His smile was broad but insincere.

Adrian walked past Lucas with the breakfast.

He went straight to the bedside and handed it to her.

"Eat something first."

Vivian moved aside on her own, standing next to Howard.

Anna took the breakfast and began eating with her head down.

She was indeed hungry.

"Yuan Yuan, do you want some water? I'll get it for you." Lucas was completely blocked by Adrian and couldn't see the person on the bed.

The instigator stood with his arms crossed, looking perfectly at ease.

Anna looked up but couldn't see him.

"No need. She's my subordinate. Fetching water isn't your concern." Adrian refused first and stepped forward to pour a cup of water.

"...Thank you." Anna's eye twitched slightly. She took the water but didn't drink it.

She wasn't thirsty.

Neither of them gave her a chance to refuse.

Howard watched for a moment, clearly sensing the tension.

He laughed it off. "Xiao Chuan is very thoughtful, Anna. You should thank your cousin properly. Take him out for a meal when you have time, understand?"

Before Anna could speak, Adrian responded first.

"No need for formalities, Uncle. If she really wants to thank me, she can put more effort into her work at the company."

Howard's face instantly stiffened.

His eyes fixed intently on Adrian.

Had he been discovered?

But he quickly dismissed the thought.

Impossible.

He was always very careful at the company.

No one could have found out.