Eventually, even Mr. Richardson completely lost patience.
One evening, Peter was suddenly summoned into the main study.
When he arrived, he noticed that his elder brother, Joy, was already standing there.
Once the servants left and the room became private, Mr. Richardson slowly looked toward Peter.
"I'll give you one final choice," he declared coldly. "Leave Adriana and inherit the company… or stay with Adriana and leave the Richardson family forever."
Peter stared quietly at his father.
Truthfully, he had already expected this outcome long ago.
Still, hearing the words spoken aloud caused a dull ache to spread through his chest.
Yet his expression remained calm.
"If that's the case," Peter replied softly, "then I'll choose Adriana."
The moment those words left his mouth, Mr. Richardson's face twisted furiously.
"Not only will I remove you from the line of succession," he shouted angrily, "but from today onward, I will no longer recognize you as my son!"
