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    Adrian nodded.


    “The Potter family was once a well-established dynasty in Illerith. However, a few years ago, Wade broke away from the family to forge his own path, starting a new business venture with his younger brother by his side. Wade is young but very capable.”


    Joelle nodded, her gaze remaining fixed on the tablet.


    “It’s truly remarkable to grow apany to this size in such a short amount of time.”


    Her words were a simple statement of fact, but Adrian’s eyes lingered on her before he asked,


    “What about me?”


    Noticing his unease, Joelle responded,


    “You’re even more remarkable.”


    A subtle smile crept onto Adrian’s lips as he straightened his posture, exuding newfound confidence.


    “Keep reading.”


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    Joelle finished reading and asked,


    “His younger brother died two years ago?”


    “Yes,” Adrian nodded. “He was just eighteen when he passed away.”


    Joelle’s mind worked quickly, doing the math. That meant Chris had been just eighteen when he fathered a child with Katie.


    No wonder Katie had been reluctant to reveal the child’s father; it wasn’t exactly something to boast about.


    Adrian continued,


    “I spoke with Katie. Her initial n was to use Rnd to marry into the Potter family, but before he was born, Chris passed away.”


    Joelle set the tablet aside.


    “Why didn’t she seek child support from the Potter family? She abandoned Rnd, and it nearly cost him his life.”


    Adrian had considered this very question. He took a sip of his coffee.


    “Katie and her mother only wanted to marry into a wealthy family, not to be widows.”


    Joelle leaned back against the sofa, her head finding afortable resting ce on Adrian’s shoulder.


    “What did Wade tell you today?”


    Adrian recalled the scene in his office with Wade. If Joelle had witnessed it, she might have been moved to tears.


    “He told me that after his brother’s death, he was left alone without any family. When he found out by chance that Chris had a child, he feltpelled to raise the child himself.”


    Hearing this, Joelle felt a bit less hostile toward Wade.


    “So, he’s quite sincere.”


    Adrian nodded.


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