Sophia tried to disengage herself from Drake's arms, but he trapped her in his arms with a bit of strength.
"It's alright. You may leave," he said to the secretary.
"Yes, Mr. Riley."
When the secretary left the office and closed the door, she thought Ms. Lawson was indeed competent.
No wonder she was Mr. Riley's first love.
Also, the secretary decided to be more respectful to her in the future.
Baron looked at them, feeling awkward when he saw Sophia.
However, he bit the bullet and walked to them. "Hi, Sophia. This is our first time meeting officially."
Last time, he met Sophia at Mr. Rangel's birthday banquet, but he concentrated entirely on Emma.
Sophia greeted him politely, "Nice to see you, Mr. Riley."
"Nice to see you, too," Baron responded. Then he looked at Drake. "May I have a word with her?"
"You can talk to her here." Drake looked cold.
"Think I'll bully her?"
Drake replied without taking care of Baron's dignity, "Except my mother, everyone around me has bullied her repeatedly."
Sophia's body shook.
"I didn't, Drake. Sophia can prove."
"Talk to her here," Drake insisted.
Therefore, Baron couldn't do anything but looked at Sophia. "I'm sorry, Sophia. I apologize for what my wife, father, and daughter have done to you."
Sophia answered indifferently, "It's alright. I've taken revenge on them, anyway."
"Yes. I heard of it. In the past decades, although I married Olivia, I've cared about Emma all the time. I didn't want to stay home, so I was out most of the time. That's why my children detest me and are unwilling to accept me."
"However, Sophia, I'm still Drake's father, so I must tell you something." Baron looked at Sophia expectantly.
The latter frowned.
Drake chimed in harshly, "Only good words are accepted. If it's unpleasant to hear, save them."
Baron shook his head helplessly. "Drake, can you be more confident in me?"
"I can't."
Baron sighed, looking at Sophia again. "I can tell Drake loves you truly. When he returned home after you'd broken up with him, he almost gave up on himself. I thought I would lose my son."
"Later, he pulled himself together and became successful. However, it was only the surface. I don't care what my father or others think. I want you to be together."
"I also know you'll deny this relationship due to my family, but please ignore them. I permit you two be together."
Sophia beamed at him. "Mr. Riley, you give your permission because I'm Emma Glass' student, right?"
"That's right. I understand why you think so, but I'll still give my permission , even if Emma has nothing to do with you, because you are my son's choice."
Drake wasn't touched at all. "Anything else? If not, you should go."
However, Sophia could tell there was some change in Drake's attitude toward Baron.
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