L was momentarily puzzled. Was Matthew really following Michael''s lead, or


    was he just naturally reserved?


    Taking advantage of Matthew''s absence, she couldn''t help but ask, "How did you


    two end up sticking together? Why does it seem like Matthew listens to you so


    much?"


    Michael thought for a moment. "Really? He listens to you a lot too. Maybe it''s


    because I helped him out once. We barely spoke before that.


    "Around the New Year, Cedric arranged for us to attend an event together, and


    there was some guy with a higher status who was deliberately ordering him


    around. Since we''re from the samepany, I obviously couldn''t let that slide, so


    I helped teached that guy a lesson."


    L thought back to the time when she was in conflict with the Morgan family, and


    most of her artists were being managed by Ethan.


    She had briefly looked into Matthew''s past, and it was indeed tragic.


    His parents didn''t care for him, nor did his grandparents. He had begun working


    various jobs since his teenage years. When he worked at a bar, his good looks


    often made him a target for unwanted attention.


    Though he appeared cold, hecked affection.


    So, when people like Michael, L, and Ethan showed him kindness, Matthew


    became fiercely loyal.


    Being kind was a good thing, but being too kind would make one vulnerable to


    deception. She would have to find time to teach him how to protect himself.


    ...


    Time on set flew by, and soon, a week had passed.


    L nced at her phone, where Kieran had just sent her a message. It was a


    photo of Nova obediently drinking water.


    With the cooperation between the Moore family, the Morgan n, and their


    international operations starting up again, Kieran had been incredibly busy and


    hadn''t visited all week.


    At Morgan Group Headquarters, Kieran was about to wrap up a discussion with


    Faith regarding uing tasks before heading to the film set to see L when


    Cole knocked on the door and entered. "Mr. Morgan, some people from the Moore


    family are here."


    Before he even finished speaking, arge group of people strode in.


    Anyone unaware of the situation might have thought they were here to stage a


    coup.


    Leading the group was Faith''s father, Dennis, the eldest of the Moore family. He


    attempted to wear a warm smile, but his sharp eyes made the expression seem


    unnatural.


    Behind him were Harrison, Andy, and several assistants and bodyguards. The


    spacious president''s office suddenly felt rather crowded.


    "Kieran, it''s been years! You''ve be even more impressive," Dennis said with


    a smile as he approached.


    Kieran didn''t move, while Faith stood up and gave a slight nod to the group. "Dad,


    Uncle Harrison."


    Dennis shot her a chilly nce, while Andy looked on with an amused expression.


    After all, she had refused to help him the other day. Now that their father was


    here, this useless daughter was sure to be punished.


    Dennis'' hand had been extended for several seconds, but Kieran showed no


    intention of standing up.


    His eyes darkened slightly.


    The Morgan family was truly getting arrogant!


    Back when Morgan Group was in


    crisis, they should have pressured


    Frances to intervene andpletely


    disrupt their domestic businesses.


    If they had done that, Kieran wouldn''t have the nerve to act so high and mighty


    like he did now.


    Finally, Kieran stood up. He was tall, with a cold presence which effortlessly


    overpowered Dennis''.


    After a brief handshake, Dennis maintained his smile, though there was a thorn in


    his heart.


    "I came today to have a little chat with you."


    Kieran looked up. "Mr. Moore, please speak directly."


    "You''re as straightforward as ever."


    Dennis chuckled. "You know, I only


    have one son, Andy. The future of


    Moore Group rests in his hands.


    This time, I specially sent him to


    learn from you, but the brat ended


    up causing trouble. When I found


    out, I immediately brought him here


    to apologize."


    They decided to apologize now, after a week? And he called this an immediate


    apology?


    Kieran replied unhurriedly, "The future of the Moore family depends on him?"


    "Of course. He''s my only son, after all," Dennis answered.


    Faith found it amusing. Her father


    had enough illegitimate children to


    practically form a ser team, yet


    he had the nerve to say "only son."


    Kieran met Dennis'' gaze. "I don''t recall anyw in this country stating that only


    sons have the right to inherit."