Chapter 475
Footsteps interrupted their conversation.
Adrian Sinclair had just finished his meeting.
He looked tired.
Several executives followed behind him.
Everyone stopped when they saw them.
Chloe Valentine lingered at the back.
She gave Anna Ross a friendly smile.
Adrian's gaze swept over them.
It finally settled on Howard Lowell.
Howard felt uncomfortable under his stare.
He forced a smile.
"Just finished your meeting?"
"You must be tired."
He reached out to pat Adrian's shoulder.
Adrian sidestepped to avoid it.
His hand hung in the air.
The atmosphere turned awkward.
Howard withdrew his hand awkwardly.
He shoved it into his pocket.
Adrian loosened his tie.
He gave Howard a cool glance.
"Don't you have anything better to do?"
"Still hanging around here?"
Anna's heart skipped a beat.
His attitude was too direct.
Chloe felt relieved.
She was glad she hadn't spoken earlier.
Howard's expression darkened.
He suppressed his anger and smiled.
"I'm just concerned about you."
"I heard Grandpa knows about it too."
Anna found his words unpleasant.
They sounded caring but were actually sarcastic.
She secretly observed Adrian.
His face remained expressionless.
Howard grew more pleased with himself.
"Don't be too arrogant, young man."
"Who knows what will happen next?"
Adrian smirked coldly.
"You should worry about yourself first."
"The branch company matter isn't over yet."
Howard's pupils contracted slightly.
Adrian took a step closer.
He lowered his voice.
"Are you close with Manager Patrick?"
"Should I continue investigating?"
Howard's face instantly changed.
He forced an ugly smile.
"I was just reminding you."
"Of course, you don't need my advice."
Adrian stopped looking at him.
He turned his gaze to Anna.
"Were you looking for me?"
Anna was slightly startled.
She remembered Lucas's message.
She quickly handed over the clothes.
"Your coat."
"I forgot to return it to you last night."
He looked down at the neatly folded clothes.
His eyes flickered.
He was about to reach for it.
Chloe took it first.
"How polite of you, Executive Assistant Ross."
"Let me handle such small matters."
She held the clothes and smiled.
"There was no need to come all this way yourself."