Chapter 53

“Stop keeping me in suspense and just spit out already, Steven.”

“It is about ma'am Emma, your wife.”

“My wife? What has Emma got to do with your shocking news? Is she alright?” Adriel's eyes snapped towards Steven, his grip on the armrests tightening.

He leaned forward, his voice low and urgent. "What about Emma? Tell me!"

His face paled, and his eyes seemed to bore into Steven's, as if willing him to speak faster. Adriel's lips parted, his breath catching in his throat, as he awaited the news.

His gaze darted back and forth, searching Steven's expression for any hint of what was to come.

The folder on his desk slipped from his fingers, its contents spilling onto the floor, unnoticed.

“She is not dying. She is fine but it is just that I found out…”

“You found out what? Go on!”

“She is actually not just a simple girl who came from the countryside but she is a jewel designer.” Steven stressed the last word for it to sink in.

“Jewel designer? Do you know what you are even saying, Stev