“What do you want?” Adrien asked Adler, his attention still on his files; of course, I did not miss the irritated look on Adrien's face. “It’s about the partnership I emailed you about,” Alder said. “I do not need any partnership right now, especially not with the Stirling Corporation,” Adrien replied nonchalantly before Adler could say anything more. “Mr Lockwood I just want you to know how profitable this business is; it would benefit the Lockwood enterprise more than it would benefit me,” he tried to convince Adrien. With an annoyed look, Adrien called Smith to his office, using the landline by his side. "Yes, Mr. Lockwood,” Smith answered as he entered the office. “See Mr. Stirling out,” he said while giving Adler a threatening gaze. Adler had no choice but to stand up; he turne

