Chapter 435

• The news hit like a cold wave Adrian’s sudden demotion to a junior managerial position in the sprawling corporate empire was all over the rumor mill. When Rebecca heard about it, she was utterly devastated. I heard she was pounding the walls of her penthouse office, tears streaming down her face, blaming me as if I had personally orchestrated Adrian’s downfall.
• She sent an assistant to summon me immediately, but I didn’t even entertain the request. I had no interest in being dragged into her drama. When the maid relayed the message, I dismissed her without a second thought. I knew that only fueled Rebecca’s fury, but frankly, I couldn’t care less.
• Later, I overheard her lamenting bitterly to anyone who would listen: “Adrian, why did you have to get involved with that useless woman? What a disaster for the family’s legacy! Before she joined us, she came to me, all charm and promises, saying that with her and Adrian together, our family would reach new heights. And now? He’s been reduced to a low-tier position, barely a blip on the corporate radar. What future does he have?”