"Griffon, don''t you think you''re being too light-hearted about this?" Since Griffon''s wordscked sincerity, ric didn''t need to be so polite either.


    "If you truly cared about me, you wouldn''t tell such lies. The lies were only for Orion. Now that I have no results with Orion, you are afraid she will continue to bear an undeserved identity, which will affect her future. That''s why you are so eager to clear things up. Griffon, you are indeed a father who loves your daughter!" ric mocked.


    Upon hearing this, Griffon coldly chuckled, "ric, I understand that you are emotional right now, but it''s the Nash family that has always been at a disadvantage in this matter. When Mrs. Marigold found a woman to bear your child, it wasn''t until Caspian was born that the Nash family found out. Unfortunately, that woman hadplications during childbirth and passed away."


    "Orion stood up and imed that Caspian was hers because she loved you so much, ric. At that time, Orion was at the peak of her career. You know how cruel the entertainment industry can be, especially for an actress during those crucial years. When Orion made that choice while her career was thriving, you can imagine how much she loved you. At that time, all of us had good fantasies, thinking that you, Orion, and Caspian could be happy together forever. Who would have thought this situation would arise?"


    ric retorted, "So all of this is the fault of the Knight family. Mrs. Marigold shouldn''t have gone behind the Nash family''s back to find a woman to bear my child, and I shouldn''t have disappointed Orion, right?" "ric, you''re getting emotional with these words. You know that I didn''t mean it that way. Now that you and Orion have no future together, let''s just rify things and move on. Isn''t that better?" Griffon smiled. "We can rify things, and I also want to rify. Is it hard for Orion to give me a heads-up before rifying?"


    Orion''s sudden rification caught everyone off guard, and the news immediately exploded, with all sorts of online attacks resembling cyberbullying targeting ric and Gtea.


    Orion managed to clear her namepletely, portraying herself as a great, innocent and kind-hearted figure, while ric and Gtea were painted as a scoundrel and a mistress. Absolutely ridiculous!


    "Didn''t Mrs. Marigold tell you?" Griffon pretended to be innocent. "I mentioned this matter to Mrs. Marigold before, and she agreed to let Orion rify things. I didn''t expect Mrs. Marigold didn''t inform you." Since childhood, Griffon had been a close friend of ric''s father, and ric respected Griffon as a father. However, after all these years, ric never realized that Griffon was such a selfish and cunning person.


    "Griffon, you''re right. Since Orion and I have no future together, let''s each go our separate ways." ric continued. "If we''re cutting ties, let''s do it thoroughly. The economic cooperation between the Knight family and the Nash family will be terminated directly. When I return to thepany, I will instruct the finance department to settle everything, withdrawing investments where necessary and selling off shares."


    "ric, the economic cooperation between the Knight family and the Nash family hassted for many years. While it''s not always a case of prospering together, suffering together. Your actions will harm both the Knight family and the Nash family. Don''t be so ruthless!" Griffon said angrily.


    "This is what you wanted, Griffon." ric smiled. "You care about me, so I should also consider your interests. Bypletely separating the economic ties between the Knight family and the Nash family, we can prevent any further losses on your part."


    Griffon''s expression now was particrly unpleasant. He never expected ric to act so decisively.


    "Fine, since you have said so, I have nothing more to say." Griffon stated, "I will immediately instruct the finance department to settle everything." "Good." ric replied cheerfully.


    "It seems ric is here." At this moment, Mrs. Ravenna, supported by a servant, trembled down the stairs. "Griffon and ric, are you two arguing?" "Mom, why are you out of bed?" Orion hurried forward and also helped Mrs. Ravenna.


    "I''ve been lying down these days, and even though I wasn''t sick, lying down made me ill. I''ve been feeling much better since Gtea came to see me." Mrs. Ravenna looked at ric and said, "ric, didn''t Gteae with you?" Seeing Mrs. Ravenna still unaware of what had happened, they had deceived her together. ric was also upset about it, but seeing Mrs. Ravenna''s weak state at the moment, his difort immediately overcame his anger, and he quickly stepped forward to support Mrs. Ravenna.


    "Gtea is busy, so I came alone." ric replied.


    "Next time, bring Gtea with you. I enjoy talking to Gtea now." Mrs. Ravenna smiled.


    "Okay."


    "What happened just now? I couldn''t quite hear what you and Griffon were discussing, but it seemed like you were about to argue."


    "No." ric quickly replied, "I was just discussing business matters with Griffon."


    "As long as there''s no argument," Mrs. Ravenna patted ric''s hand, saying, "Although things didn''t work out between you and Orion, the rtionship between the Knight family and the Nash family has been strong for so many years. Don''t let your issues with Orion cause a rift."


    At this point, ric also felt uneasy. He didn''t want to create a divide, especially since the Knight family and the Nash family were long-time allies.


    But sometimes, different paths must be taken.


    "Okay." It was a sight that tormented ric, watching Mrs. Ravenna in such a state, embroiled in deception with the Nash family, an act that tormented him more. Rapidly, he fabricated an excuse. "Mrs. Ravenna, some businesses require my attention at the office. I must take my leave."


    "Indeed, work is important." she responded.


    "Take care of yourself." he implored, "I wille to visit you when time permits."


    "Okay, I shall maintain my well-being. Hurry to your work." Mrs. Ravenna urged him forth.


    ric felt a mix of emotions. After leaving the Nash family, he drove for a while before stopping.


    ric felt an indescribable sense of oppression.


    The saying is true: human growth often involves losing things. Those feelings and affections he once believed in now seemed fragile.


    Perhaps ric felt a strong sense of loss.


    ric took out his phone and called Gtea, saying only one thing. "Apany me tonight."