Chapter 310

Sophia Laurent blinked in confusion.

When had she ever expressed any concerns?

Though she thought this privately, she maintained her composure outwardly.

"My marriage with your brother is... complicated. Let's just let things unfold naturally."

To her, Alexander Valdemar was merely a means to an end.

Besides, with his status and position, how could she possibly make him an unwitting father?

"What do you mean 'naturally'? Marriage is a divine blessing! My brother would never dream of letting you down—"

Sophia's eyes widened. "???"

"Divine... blessing?"

She studied Adrian Valdemar skeptically.

Was this boy misunderstanding something?

Adrian smirked knowingly.

"Don't be shy, sister-in-law. I saw the Valdemar Group's press conference..."

Only then did Sophia recall that day.

To silence the media, she had spun a childhood sweethearts tale.

"..."

This misunderstanding had spiraled out of control!

"That was just PR talk. Don't take it seriously."

Adrian winked. "I get it, I get it. No need to explain."

Sophia: "..."

You get nothing.

Valdemar Sanatorium.

The Patriarch had prepared an elaborate lunch.

"Sophia, come sit."

Patriarch Valdemar beckoned warmly. "You've been working hard lately."

Sophia took her seat gracefully.

Adrian grumbled beside her. "Old man, aren't I your actual grandson?"

The Patriarch didn't even glance up. "Leave if you're not eating."

Adrian: "..."

"This is blatant favoritism!"

Ignoring him, the Patriarch turned to Sophia.

"Sophia, thank you for looking after this troublemaker."

Had Henry Chamberlain not reported it, he wouldn't have known how long Adrian had been mistreated.

The thought filled him with both heartache and guilt.

Damian Valdemar had been corrupted from childhood.

And the most despicable one was Vincent Valdemar.

Without his backing, who would dare target Adrian?

Sophia paused mid-bite. "It was nothing, Grandfather. No need to dwell on it."

To her, it was just a small favor.

But for Adrian, it was a turning point in his life.

The drama "Empress" might just be his chance at redemption.