Chapter 28 Hidden Motives

"Theo, when did you get back from abroad? Liam and I had no idea. If we had known, we would've organized a welcome banquet for you," Janet said with a bright smile, presenting herself as a warm and caring sister-in-law. However, her sharp gaze betrayed a more calculating nature. On the surface, she seemed concerned for Theo, but underneath, she was subtly reproaching him for not informing them of his return, as if he intentionally ignored them. Theo raised an eyebrow and replied coolly, "I've been back at the company for three days, but I haven't seen my Liam there. I figured he didn't want to see me, so I didn't want to disturb either him or you." Liam's expression shifted slightly, and he glanced at Edward, who was glaring at him with obvious fury. Edward snatched an apple from the table and hurled it at him. "You're supposed to be running the company, but you haven't shown up for three days? What good are you?" Despite his age, Edward's voice remained strong. Liam scrambled t