Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 665

Chapter 665

Laura spoke up, “Cilian, may I have a word with Berlin privately?”

Cilian rose from his seat, “You two should talk. I don’t want matters to escalate to the point of no return.”

Cilian stood, “Everyone else, please proceed to the dining room for dinner.“”

The others moved to the dining room, leaving Laura and Berlin behind.

At dinner, Kevin Thomas tried to lighten the mood, “The Thomas family is becoming quite lively. It’s about time

Uncle Berlin’s philandering caught up with him. Valeria, thank goodness you are nothing like him. Despite your

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husband’s scandals, you’ve remained faithful. Did Uncle Berlin influence you in some way?” Valeria looked up, her

gaze sharp, “The influence of one’s upbringing is undeniable. But Kevin, was your own sexual orientation influenced

by our uncle?” Kevin’s sexual orientation had always been a sore spot for Cilian. He dared not quarrel with Valeria

in front of Cilian and swallowed his words. Cilian’s expression darkened; the recent events at the company and their

home had taken a toll on him. He was exhausted.

He turned to Ryder and said, “Ryder, have you given any thought to what I mentioned last time?”

Everyone’s gaze shifted to Ryder. They all knew Cilian’s one wish for Ryder was to return to the family business and

eventually take over. Unfortunately, Ryder had no interest in this.

“I have no interest in business matters and I have no business acumen, Ryder stated.

“With your intelligence, if you’re willing to learn, I have no doubt you could be running the show in three to five

years. I’m getting older and lack the energy. Apart from Valeria, I have no reliable help. Moreover, when you marry

Agnes and have a child, you can’t live overseas forever. I want your child to be by my side and groomed as the

heir,”

Ryder replied calmly, “Even if we have a child in the future, I would want them to live their life as they please, not

as an heir.”

Cilian’s anger flared, he threw his cutlery into his plate, “Are you all trying to drive me to an early grave? Is it that

you all want the Thomas family’s empire to perish after me or do you wish for me to work myself to death, even in

my old age? I have three sons, all of whom I had high hopes for and yet…”

Cilian, too upset to eat, left the table.

Once Cilan had left, Kevin sighed, “Ryder, you should accept dad’s offer. In his eyes, you’re the only capable son.

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Valeria and I are just for show.”

Valéria replied coolly, “And that’s all you are, for show.”

Kevin rose abruptly, “Valeria, I’ve held my tongue for long enough. Don’t think that because you’re the CEO, you

can step on me. I spent a year on that proposal and you rejected it without a second thought. You clearly have no

respect for me.”

“Kevin, don’t bother bringing such garbage proposals to me in the future. The investment is too large, the risks

unpredictable, and the market unknown. Business is about realism, not your romantic fantasies.

“Valeria, all you see is money. No wonder no man wants you with your greed.”