On the other end of the phone, Theo felt a sudden jolt. After all, he had been in the business world for many years and had some insight.

Lorian calling him like this meant he was here to hold him accountable. Could it be that he had misjudged, and Lorian actually valued his younger daughter?

Theo put on a fawning expression and said, "Why are you being so distant, Lorian? Just a few days ago, you were calling me father-in-law."

Lorian, of course, didn't buy into his flattery. Holding his ph