Chapter 685:

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RK had wanted to take Stella to the banquet, but thinking about her physical condition, he decided it would be best not to take her. After all, the event would end late and Stella, who usually slept early, would probably not be able to enjoy the evening.

In the end, he decided to take Miriam with him, since she was familiar with the details of the cooperation to be discussed at the party.

Meanwhile, Ruben and Emily chatted for quite a while. Emily agreed with Ruben’s decision to leave the entertainment industry. For her, the important thing was that Ruben was happy, and she would be happy too. She didn’t want him to keep doing something that didn’t satisfy him.

After some more thought, Ruben finally decided to leave the entertainment industry. After all, in a month he would be marrying Emily. In the past, he had been in that world just for fun. His family had never had financial problems, so he wasn’t in it for the money.

Now, however, his priority was to be with Emily. If he kept working in entertainment, he wouldn’t have time for her.

Working at the RK Group would allow him to have a fixed schedule, and, besides, Emily worked there, too. He could arrange for Emily to be his secretary, so they could be together every day.

Ruben communicated his decision to RK, who said nothing about it, but simply ordered a banquet to be arranged for Ruben.

“Don’t wait for me. I’ll be back as soon as possible. Be sure to rest early,” RK told Stella, giving her a kiss on the forehead before leaving.

Stella nodded, wishing him a safe return.

Ruben, for his part, had decided not to attend the banquet. Although he had worked for the company in the past, most people still didn’t know him outside the circle. He didn’t feel it necessary to show up.

After leaving, RK went to the party with Miriam.

Meanwhile, Adrian woke up and ran into Seventeen. Stella didn’t know what they were doing, but she sensed that they were training.

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Adrian, after not having practiced for a long time, could not stand the intensive training from before.

“Uncle Seventeen, I can’t take it anymore. I’m going to rest,” Adrian said, waving to Seventeen.

He lay down on the ground, too tired to continue.

Seventeen didn’t object. He walked over to him and sat down nearby. The room was air conditioned, so there was no risk of Adrian getting cold.

“You ran away from home and got caught?” asked Seventeen, worried. He had heard something from Ruben about Adrian, and his mind couldn’t help but wonder if he was safe.

Adrian, hearing Seventeen’s words, immediately stood up and looked at him.

“What did I tell you?” Seventeen didn’t answer, just glared at him.

“Hehe, I’m very strong. I didn’t get hurt at all,” Adrian replied, knowing that Seventeen cared about him, even though he didn’t want him to.

“The watch is for you. I know you’re not hurt. It’s not safe to climb down the dog hole,” Seventeen said, his tone more serious than usual. Adrian smiled, but something in his words left him with a funny feeling.

“It’s too far away. Even if you know, you won’t be able to get there in time. Besides, I’m fine. I’ve come out of the dog hole,” Adrian forced a smile, remembering that few people knew what had happened. RK and Stella wouldn’t tell.

“As long as you push, someone will come to help you,” Seventeen said, confident. Although he didn’t know why he felt that way, he was sure someone would come to help Adrian.

“What do you remember?” Adrian asked, looking at Seventeen seriously. He looked like he wanted to see past his friend’s words.

“Nothing,” Seventeen replied, shaking his head. Although he couldn’t remember the details, something in his subconscious told him that everything would work out if he pressed the button.

“Okay,” Adrian said, believing Seventeen without hesitation.

The night was progressing and RK still hadn’t returned. Stella, although she felt very sleepy, couldn’t fall asleep without him. She was used to having RK by her side, and now she found it difficult to sleep alone.

She sat up in bed, turned on the bedside light and picked up a book. She started flipping through it without really reading, her mind distracted by RK’s absence.

On the other hand, RK was immersed in the social activities of the banquet. The smile he usually flashed at Stella and Adrian had faded, replaced by a serious, cold expression.

Miriam watched RK, wondering if his earlier smile was sincere or a facade.

However, at the thought of that smile only appearing in front of Stella, Miriam felt some relief.

“President Kingston, it’s been a long time since we last met, but you’re still as handsome as ever,” said a man who approached. RK recognized this man as an old enemy, although he did not consider them mortal enemies.

“Mr. Brown, I haven’t seen you in a long time either,” RK replied, raising his glass and taking a sip of red wine .

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