Chapter 203

Meanwhile, Henry strode confidently toward them.

Sophie gasped in surprise. Why wasn't Henry in school today?

Adrian looked equally shocked. "Hey Big H! Skipping classes? Let's go grab some burgers!"

Sophie's jaw dropped.

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Did Adrian just call Henry "Big H"?

With a firm grip, Henry pulled Adrian away by the arm.

Sophie stood frozen in place.

Their closeness was undeniable.

No wonder Adrian had won Evelyn's affection. He clearly got along well with her children.

At Blackwood Group headquarters...

Dominic had just arrived when Nathan entered with his daily report.

After finishing, Nathan adjusted his glasses. "Mr. Blackwood, Miss Thorne is currently residing at Mooncrest Manor. Are you planning to visit? Given your divorce, she might not welcome you."

Nathan wanted to spare Dominic potential embarrassment.

Dominic's expression darkened. "Nathan, continue searching for specialists to treat Sophia. Money is no object - just find someone who can help her."

Nathan looked surprised. "Is Miss Montgomery no longer treating Sophia?"

A sharp glance from Dominic made everything clear.

"That was crossing the line, using Sophia's treatment as leverage." Nathan shook his head. "I'll keep searching. By the way, Miss Thorne has been working late every night at Thornfield Industries recently."

"I need to see her daughter. Rumor has it she's Evelyn's spitting image." Dominic confessed, "I believe she's hiding something from me."

Nathan nodded. "Understood. Perhaps visit in the evening? My contact also mentioned the blonde Operations Director - goes by Adrian."

"Operations Director?" Dominic's eyes flashed with interest. "Is he competent?"

Nathan frowned. "His background is... unusual. No digital footprint, and foreign records are inaccessible. He's quite the enigma."

Dominic's gaze lowered.

An unknown variable?

How did Evelyn meet such a person?

"Have your source monitor him closely. I want a full profile." Dominic ordered.

Nathan smiled knowingly. "Already instructed. Honestly, I doubt Evelyn would be involved with Adrian. He's nothing like you - people don't change their preferences so drastically."

Dominic twirled a pen thoughtfully. "Julian mentioned Evelyn's daughter visited him twice. Evelyn wouldn't have sent her alone. Someone else must be pulling strings."

"You suspect Adrian?"

"Uncertain. The whole situation feels off."

"Agreed. Willowbrook Academy's servers were hacked recently. Could be Adrian's doing."

"Which is precisely why we need more intel on this man."

At 5 PM...

Clara arrived at the kindergarten to pick up Lily.

"Grandma! Two boys offered me candy today but I said no!" Lily pouted. "I'm not greedy! And big brother said never to play with boys - it's bad luck!"

Clara raised an eyebrow. "Your brother actually said that?"

Lily nodded vigorously. "Uh-huh! He said except him and Uncle Adrian, all boys are meanies!"

Her sparkling eyes suddenly caught sight of a tall, broad-shouldered figure standing before their house. "Grandma! Who's that man at our gate? He's super tall!"