His words had not even finished when the clicking sound of heels reverberated by the office room and Lilith entered the place.
"Ace, Dad had to return…" Her words trailed off.
The moment Lilith entered the office room, the sight that greeted her was of Ella half-nestled in Adrian's arms as they sat on the couch.
But within a split-second, she resumed her calm demeanor as she spoke, "Dad had to return early to Country A for business affairs so he left me to deal with the land issue in Westra City."
As she spoke, she took out a file from her bag, 'I have spent quite a long time arranging this information. We can go through it now."
Adrian nodded slowly as he stood up.
Lilith's steady gaze flicked to Ella as she said, 'This matter is highly confidential."
Ella nodded calmly as she pushed herself to her feet, "I will work outside then…."
Just as Ella had reached out to pick the laptop, Adrian grabbed her hand, "No need.."
