Chapter 41

Adrian's expression darkened as he said, "Joshua, is this your first day working with me?" Joshua, who had just stepped out of the conference room, froze, too afraid to even breathe. Joshua rarely involved himself in Adrian's personal matters. Adrian certainly didn't like others prying into things he was determined to handle on his own. Joshua responded in a low, measured tone. "Understood, Mr. Wrenford. I'll take care of it right away." Adrian ended the call abruptly, his face clouded with tension. "Grandpa, are you really feeling better?" Adrian walked in to find Damien questioning Alaric seriously. As soon as Damien saw him, he softly greeted him before turning his attention back to Alaric. "Okay," Damien said, leading Lucy out while closing the door behind them. Adrian pulled out a chair and sat beside Alaric's hospital bed. "How are you feeling? Is it really getting better?" Alaric didn't answer his question, instead giving a faint smile and saying, "Actually, I was ju