Ignoring him, Sheffield opened the car door

"Sheffield," Peterson called desperately

As far as Sheffield knew, Peterson was only acting sentimental to get his forgiveness. He stood there and impatiently scratched his hair

“You don't have to play the love card with me. I couldn't care less. If it weren't for Evelyn, I would've left Alorith after proving Mom's innocence. I wouldn't have taken over Theo Group either. But because I did, I am being targeted by enemies from all over the place, and some of them are closer than you think, just waiting to stab me in the back

I don't want more trouble." And on top of the danger to his life, there was an endless storm of files to go through every day and he had no time to rest. It was frustrating.

The only reason why he hadn't quit his job as CEO was Evelyn

If Sheffield was the unruly Legendary beast, then Evelyn was the beast tamer, the only one capable of conquering him

Peterson tried to persuade him.

"Since you've already come this far for

Evelyn, wouldn't it be good if you took back your place in the Thompson family and included Evelyn's and your daughter's names in our family tree?"

“No, thank you. I'll build my own family. It'll be just the three of us in our residence booklet. No other Thompsons! I need peace!" He didn't want a single other person intruding in their paradise, except maybe another cute kid.

And anyway, what was so good about being a part of the Thompson family?

Nothing! There was no good reason to insert their names in that family tree.

Peterson sighed heavily at his son's stubbornness and let him leave

The old man stood there, pondering for a long time. And then, he had a better idea to persuade Sheffield.

At Hilton Group

Evelyn was working on her computer when Nadia walked in.

" Evelyn, Mr

Thompson from Theo Group is here to see you."

“Which Mr. Thompson?" She was sure that it wasn't Sheffield. He wouldn't have waited for permission to get into her office. So, the visitor was either Peterson or Sterling.

‘Most likely Peterson, ' Evelyn guessed.

"It's Peterson," Nadia reported.

Evelyn didn't know why Sheffield's father wanted to see her.

Nonetheless, she quickly saved the files on her computer.

"Let Mr.