Chapter 204

As expected, Adrian's face had completely darkened. But Charles hadn't picked up on it yet. Still putting on the airs of a strict father, he kept going. "Back when your sister was in Jadewick, you had a reason to stay there too. But now that Claire's back, we're all in Raventon. You shouldn't stay alone in Jadewick anymore. Pick a time and move your company back. I'm not against you being in the entertainment industry, but—" "Did I ever ask for your approval?" Adrian cut him off coldly before he could finish. "What did you say?" Charles clearly hadn't seen that coming. For a moment, he was stunned. "I said, I don't need you to approve of what I do." Adrian had dropped his usual laid-back tone. He fixed a sharp, icy stare on Charles, his whole presence spiked with hostility, like a walking warning sign. Claire, sitting nearby, tugged slightly at Adrian's arm, trying to get him to calm down. But the second her fingers brushed his sleeve, Adrian yanked his arm away forcefully. He got up f