Jacob was stunned for a moment by her harsh yet eerily calm words.
Never in his life had he experienced Aliana speaking to him this way before, and at that moment, he could only blame one person for all of it.
Gavriel Valentine.
Clenching his jaw tightly, Jacob slowly rose from his seat before replying, "I'm sorry if I upset you, Aliana. I was only concerned about you…"
"I understand that you're concerned about me, Jacob," Aliana interrupted calmly, "but this is one matter where I do not need anyone's concern. I'm a grown woman, and I can handle my personal life myself."
Her expression remained cold and composed as she continued, "I also understand your concerns regarding the company's well-being. But you need to understand one fact that will never change."
A brief pause followed, "As the future leader of the Van Empire, I will never jeopardise it for anyone or anything."
