Alaric snapped back to reality when he saw Angelina enter the room. Frowning, he quickly moved to the side of the bed to grab his clothes, intending to get dressed.

Noticing the blood-stained white shirt he was about to put on, his back wound still untreated, Angelina marched over and snatched the shirt from his hands.

"The shirt is dirty, for heaven's sake! Can't you find a clean one?" she scolded, exasperated.

"I wish I could change more than my shirt. Why won't you let me?" Alaric shot back, his usual charming and playful eyes now filled with helpless irritation as he looked at Angelina.

Angelina glared back at him, frustrated by his stubbornness. "Do you have any idea what your grandparents said? They think you're not as good as Jeremiah! If you don't step up and take advantage of the Reed family's support, the moment your cousin Jeremiah comes back from abroad, you won't stand a chance in competing for the CEO position!"

Though retired, Remington still held the reins of both the Falconer family and the Falconer Group. Whoever Remington favored for the CEO position would undoubtedly be the chosen one.

Alaric's lack of initiative was a disappointment to Remington, risking his shot at the Falconer Group's leadership!

This was a lifetime opportunity, and there he was, treating it like child's play. Angelina was beside herself with worry for him.

retorted through gritted teeth, barely containing his anger. His

infuriated. "How could you say that? What is the point of all my hard work over these years? You're going to be the death of me!" Alaric's face turned slightly, his tongue touching his cheek as he gave Angelina

for my dad to be CEO all his life? That's your dream, not mine!" he countered, his

I have no son like you!" Angelina was pierced by

NOW PLAY YOUR

FAVOURITE GAMES ON

beg her not to send him away. After all, without the Falconer family's backing, he was just another ordinary person. No

the floor, glanced at Angelina, and

he turned

in disbelief; Alaric had actually

and don't you ever come back!" she shouted

cloudy and angry, but after a

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