“Understood, sir.”

Adrian hung up the phone after saying a few more words to Magnus.

“Mother, I’m going to take a trip down to Ada’s campus. Stay here and wait for me,” Adrian said to Rue.

Adaline was Rue’s daughter, so it was only natural for her to feel panicked.

“I’m going too,” she said.

Adrian did not wish for Rue to be present since he would have to suppress his temper if she did.

“It isn’t convenient for you to come with me, Mother. Don’t worry, Ada will be fine. I’ll head over there, resolve a few issues, and come home as soon as possible.”

Rue wanted to continue insisting on going when Samantha said, “You shouldn’t get too worked up because of your weak heart, Mother. Plus, Adrian’s right. You shouldn’t go with him. I’ll go with him instead, so you stay here and stay calm.”

In truth, Adrian was not planning on letting Samantha go with him, but he had no choice but to let her after she said all that.

Rue still felt anxious. “But—”

“Don’t worry, Mother. I doubt it’s an