The Man Who Waited vs. The Man Who Wasted novel Chapter 278

Because of that slap, Claire didn't come home all night.

But since she had a habit of throwing tantrums and staying out late, Adrian wasn't particularly worried.

He just chalked it up to her acting like a spoiled child.

When Eleanor asked about it, Audrey—playing the role of the dutiful partner—gave her a watered-down version of events, making sure to side with Adrian.

For the very first time, Eleanor actually took Julian's side over Claire's.

"Adrian, Mr. Preston called today. We discussed the collaboration between our two families. He's injecting a massive amount of capital into this venture, so I need you to take the company's affairs very seriously."

Adrian gave a highly dismissive, "Yeah."

"And now that things are finally over with that woman, it's time to focus on your future with Audrey."

Adrian had completely given up fighting.

"Whatever you say, Grandma. I'll do whatever you want."

Eleanor was not pleased with his tone.

"What kind of attitude is that? You are finally getting to marry the woman you actually want to marry. You should be thrilled."

Adrian glanced over at Audrey.

Audrey was staring back at him, her face glowing with eager anticipation.

With immense reluctance, Adrian forced himself to play the part.

"I'm just worried that announcing my relationship with Audrey too soon will damage my public image."

Eleanor looked completely unbothered.

"You don't need to worry about that. Mr. Preston and I will handle the PR."

"As soon as the divorce is finalized, I will announce to the public that because that woman failed to give us an heir for three years, she offered the divorce. And you marrying Audrey is simply to take care of your late brother's baby."

"This way, everything is perfectly justified. The only downside is that little Leo won't be able to call you 'Dad' in front of outsiders."

"But behind closed doors, with family, he can call you whatever he wants. And I know you won't care about a trivial detail like that."

A trivial detail?

Adrian didn't even have the energy to argue anymore.

In Eleanor's mind, only her plans and her decisions were "major issues."

His life, his feelings? Those were just trivial details.

Eleanor struck while the iron was hot.

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