The sound of the laptop being slammed shut echoed through the room, startling Adrian. His heart was racing as Theodore’s piercing sneer froze him to the spot.

“Was this the urgent matter you meant when you asked me to come to the company? You have exceeded your authority, Adrian. I haven't seen you for three months, and you dared to invite Ariana for a job interview without my approval?"

Adrian's hand instinctively went up to touch his nose as a bead of sweat trickled down his forehead, betraying his unease.

Ariana's resume didn't make the cut in the initial screening, yet

Adrian couldn't help but be intrigued by the woman who dared to marry someone as fearsome as Theodore.

He was perplexed as to why Theodore, who was known for his ruthlessness, didn't dismiss her immediately but instead continued to let her be his wife.

So, taking a risk, Adrian invited Ariana for an interview and convinced Theodore to be present.

It was supposed to be a mere amusement for Adrian, but he didn't anticipate that Ariana's performance would be so impressive.

Defying Theodore's wrath, Adrian said, “Sure, I didn't have your authorization to interview her, but her abilities speak for themselves. I'm only acknowledging her genuine talent."

Theodore sneered, but he didn't bother to answer.

Adrian let out a deliberate sigh, and with an air of incredulity, he lifted Ariana's resume and posed a question to Theodore.

"What a hapless woman! She married you but knew nothing about the man she wedded. As the wife of the CEO of the BRD Group, she made a concerted effort to apply for an ordinary job interview. Why not offer her the position?"

Theodore's eyes remained fixed on the document as he spoke in an icy tone.

"I have other plans for her."

Adrian placed the resume on the desk and gave a nod.

"Alright, I understand."

From the corner of his eye, Adrian caught sight of Theodore's wheelchair. He asked with earnestness, “Are you genuinely disabled? You even came to the office in a wheelchair. I had to fabricate a story to the subordinates that Mr. Fredrick had a fall from his horse."

Theodore abruptly closed the file and gazed up at Adrian with a faint smile.

"Feeling unoccupied, are we? I can assign some work to you."

Adrian let out an awkward smile and touched his nose.