Sensing the office door open, Ryan snapped without looking up, "Get out! Haven't you learned to knock?!"
Marvin and Lindsay were at the door, and his outburst left their faces falling.
They had always considered Ryan their pride, not to mention that he would always be the polite, obedient son when they were around.
Naturally, his outburst left them in disbelief—even Marvin would not snap at his employees like that!
On the other hand, sensing that they were not moving, Ryan snapped impatient, "Do you not understand what I'm—"
He looked up, cutting himself short when he suddenly saw Marvin and Lindsay standing there with Peter behind them.
Ryan's expression quickly changed, and a flicker of nervousness showed in his eyes.
He was already frustrated, filled with pent-up stress by the improvement in Saunderia's finances and Sam's leadership. That was why he was venting those frustrations without knowing who it was.
"What are you doing here?" Marvin asked as he strode inside.
It was only then that Ryan realized he was seated on his father's chair.
He had no idea Marvin would be coming—he even called Lindsay a few days ago, and she told him at the time that she would not be letting Marvin return to work so soon and insisted that Marvin rest a little longer.
Quickly getting off the chair, Ryan said, "I came to see if there's anything I can help with—I'm worried about leaving Sam alone in charge of Saunderia."
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