Maverick stammered and stepped back. "A–Adrian?"He looked around the room, still not sure he had just heard Blake say that the luxurious mansion belonged to Adrian.Even so, Blake did not pay attention to Maverick's confused reaction and immediately turned to Elysia. "Miss Harris, next time you don’t need to do unnecessary things and should be more respectful to Mr. Reid."Both of Elysia's hands clenched tightly. She had not expected that Maverick's presence in the mansion would be considered disrespectful by Blake. Even though Adrian had never stated to her that he was willing to be the spokesperson for AEON. She only knew he only wanted to accompany her.Elysia smiled awkwardly. In her heart she wanted to protest because AEON was, after all, her invention. But to avoid unnecessary conversation, Elysia did not bring that up again."Alright, Mr. Harrison."Evelina crossed her arms and smiled cynically. "Oh my, Mr. Harrison is not even interested in talking to you."Vivian did not laug

Blake put down his spoon and looked at Evelina calmly. "Actually I have known about the AEON project since a year ago from Everett Bradly.""He was the initial investor of this project because of his friendship with Mr. Reid."He paused for a moment, looking at the faces of the three women in the room in turn. The three women seemed to be paying attention to Blake's story."But since last month, I heard Everett withdrew his investment.""I wondered if something had happened I did not know about regarding AEON.""But at the Rospula scientist conference, I saw Mr. Reid presenting AEON well.""So I thought, there must be a slight misunderstanding here."Blake's gaze turned to Elysia. "Do you know about this?""What actually happened?""Why did Everett withdraw his investment?"Elysia swallowed with difficulty. And quickly she connected Everett and the investment withdrawal with the incident at the Golden Queen restaurant.And indeed, the time of the investment withdrawal for AEON occurre

Adrian was not angry with Blake for saying that. The problem with the Bradly family was indeed an easy matter for Adrian if Elysia was willing to ask him for help.Instead, he was curious about what Elysia would do.For a moment Adrian and Elysia looked at each other. Elysia had indeed apologized to Adrian about the trigger of the problem not long ago. But Adrian did not say anything.Besides, she was no longer Adrian's girlfriend, and she did not dare to ask for more in front of the women she thought were his girlfriends.Elysia smiled awkwardly at Blake. "Thank you for the suggestion.""But this problem is our business. Let us handle it ourselves."Blake leaned back in his chair. "What a shame."Then he said softly, "You are indeed a brave and responsible person."Elysia smiled shyly, "Mr. Harrison, you are exaggerating."After that awkwardness passed, Elysia looked at Evelina, "I will not sell my shares anymore, Miss Harvey.""Thank you for your trust and interest in AEON."The smi

After dinner was over and they had talked for quite a while, Blake said, "I am very glad I could meet all of you tonight.""But my old body is asking me to go home and rest."Adrian answered, "If you are too tired to go home, you can stay the night here."Blake laughed. "Thank you for the offer. But no.""There is something I have to do at home tomorrow morning."Adrian nodded in understanding. "Alright, that is fine.""My door is always open for you."After Blake said goodbye.Vivian began to feel sleepy and there was nothing else she wanted to talk about.Vivian moved her electric wheelchair. "Adrian, I am going to rest.""Thank you for letting me join."Adrian nodded. "Yes."Vivian then left the dining room.After that, Evelina and Elysia rose from their chairs to go home together.In her heart Elysia wanted to thank Adrian and apologize more personally."Ad—"But, before she could do that, Evelina's phone rang. Evelina accepted the video call.On the screen of Evelina's phone appe