070 - A Spark of Hope

Adrian parked across Meadow Lane, his hands remaining on the steering wheel long after the engine was off. The storefront looked busier than the last time he had seen it. Employees carried garment bags between the building and the loading dock, while several customers stepped out with shopping bags bearing Meadow Lane's logo. Even from outside, the place felt lively.He pushed the thought away and entered the building. The receptionist recognized him almost immediately."Hello, Mr. Beckett.""I'm here to see Sophie."Before the receptionist could answer, Lyla walked out from the corridor with several documents tucked under one arm. She stopped the moment she noticed Adrian. There was a brief flicker of surprise across her face before it disappeared behind a professional smile."Good afternoon, Mr. Beckett.""I’m here to see Sophie."Lyla smiled, but it didn’t feel friendly. "Miss Langham is currently in a meeting."Miss Langham. The name grated on him somehow. Perhaps it was the fact

071 - You Will Always Have Our Support

Sophie remained where she was even after Adrian's car disappeared from view. The bustle inside Meadow Lane continued as though nothing had happened. Customers came and went through the revolving door. Somewhere behind her, Lyla was already giving instructions to another department. Yet Adrian's final revelation lingered in her mind, refusing to leave.‘Your family had been supporting Beckett Holdings.’She had instinctively rejected the idea. It sounded too absurd to be true. Her father had never approved of her decision to go to the States, let alone to marry Adrian. After she insisted on marrying him, she had believed the distance between herself and the Langhams only widened. Father no longer involved her in the family's affairs, he didn’t even look for a way to reach her anymore.

Playing Mrs. Beckett의 모든 챕터: 챕터 71 - 챕터 72

070 - A Spark of Hope

071 - You Will Always Have Our Support