The aggrieved look on Darian‘s face suggested he had been waiting there for quite some time.

The desperation in Darian's eyes was obvious.

“Son, I wronged you, I know," he pleaded, “I didn't mean to. Forgive me this time, for old times" sake."

Theodore had no desire for discourse. He frowned, icily commanding, "Get out of my way."

Darian's expression shifted subtly, yet he persisted in his effort to hold Theodore at bay. He countered, unabashed, “Don't be so cold-hearted. After all, your investment in the Anderson Group is substantial. We can reposition the Anderson Group as a subsidiary of the BRD Group. We can prosper if we join forces."

Theodore had no patience for Darian's rambling. He coldly retorted, "Your failed investments are your own. I'm not obliged to rectify your blunders. I'll say it once more. Leave."

Observing Theodore's resolute stance, Darian's features twisted into a mask of fury.

“Do you really think you're untouchable now? If not for me, you wouldn't even exist. How ungrateful!"

Darian's tirade was cut short by the sudden arrival of Adrian.

“Mr. Anderson," Adrian greeted Darian as he leisurely made his way towards Theodore.

“You willingly signed the two billion IOU note, and the money was lent under my name, not the BRD Group. I'm not interested in your interest. Just pay back the capital.“

As Darian saw Adrian and Theodore standing side by side, realization dawned on him. The rage made his head spin.

"Brilliant! You two are in cahoots. It's all a grand scheme! This is all your scheme! The alleged two-billion-dollar Olympic Village project was nothing but a ruse you both cooked up!”

Theodore had had enough. As Darian lunged at him, he deflected the attack with a swift kick, jumped into his car, and drove off without a word.

Darian Lay sprawled on the ground, his gaze following the disappearing car with undisguised malice.

“Theodore, you've backed me into a corner," he hissed.

“Don't blame me when I drag you down to hell with me!"

Departing from the headquarters of Anderson Group, Ariana received a phone call from Sarah.

From the other end of the line, Sarah excitedly informed her that they had located a suitable place for the studio, inviting Ariana to visit the place.

Delighted, Ariana agreed and promptly hailed a cab to the address shared by Sarah.