Chapter 56

Ariana's trust in me surprised and warmed my heart. I decided to put most of my energy into helping her. After a long search, I finally found a reasonably priced factory in a suitable location. Just as I was negotiating with the factory manager, Vernon showed up. He arrived in the latest Audi A8, strutting over to me with a mocking, disdainful look. "Well, well, if it isn't Joshua Smith. Hah, who would've thought I'd run into you here? What a coincidence." I calmly looked over at him and shook my head. Without holding back, I said, "Some people are just bound to run into their enemies." Vernon's expression immediately darkened. With a sneer, he asked mockingly, "Are you also here to look at factory space? Did Racquelle send you?" "This has nothing to do with you, does it?" I retorted. My tone was calm, wanting to avoid further conversation, but he persisted. With a contemptuous glance, he smirked. "Hah, you've just been adopted into the Smith family. Do you actually think you