Theodore sneered and replied cryptically, "That's a tough call for you.”

But his expression soon turned serious, and his icy stare locked onto Darian.

"I'LL agree, but only on one condition." Everyone looked at Theodore in anticipation.

Theodore's smile turned into a mischievous grin as he made his shocking request.

"I want Ariana to work at the Anderson Group, too."

Theodore's shocking proposal left everyone at the table in disbelief, particularly Ariana. She wondered why he would drag her into their family feud.

Just as she was about to decline, Darian slammed his fist on the table and yelled, "This is ridiculous! You're not taking this seriously!"

Jasper, who had been quiet until now, spoke up.

"I agree. Theodore, you can't be so careless. You're risking the company.”

Theodore's lips curled into a smile, but his eyes remained icy.

“Ariana is not only my wife but also an Anderson. It's only natural for her to support her husband. And if Jasper, the illegitimate child, is allowed in the company, why can't my legal wife work there as well?"

Jasper's face turned red with fury at Theodore’s words.

Unable to stand up to Theodore, Jasper turned his wrath toward Ariana with his degrading words.

“Ariana, it was you who figured out this bad idea for Theodore, wasn't it? But let's face it, as a woman, you know nothing. You should just stay at home and focus on bearing my brother's child and taking care of him, now that he's disabled and can't even manage without constant attention. Going to work at the Anderson Group will only cause problems, and you won't be the one clearing up the mess."

Ariana, shocked by the sudden attack, felt her anger surge within her.

Before she could defend herself, Theodore stepped in to put Jasper in his place.

He spoke with a sneer.

"Do you even know what you're talking about, Jasper? Ariana studied at a prestigious foreign university and is fluent in several languages. Her performances won her numerous awards, and even before graduation, she received a multitude of job offers from renowned companies. She interned in several international firms, and her resume alone outshines yours, Jasper."

Jasper's heart sank at the sound of those forceful words, Leaving him defeated and unable to utter a single syllable. After all, it was because of Ariana's excellence that he had a crush on her back then and tried his best to woo her.

Ariana looked at Theodore in complete astonishment, wondering how he could be so familiar with her educational background and work experience. It was as if he had read her entire resume and knew everything about her!