The next day, when Emil arrived at the meeting spot, Kristian was already there.


    Emil scrutinized the man, trying to piece together his connection with Elizabeth.


    Smiling slightly, he pulled out a chair and sat across from Kristian.


    “So, who exactly are you?” he asked casually.


    Kristian provided his name without further exnation.


    “You wanted to see Elizabeth earlier.


    Have youe up with a n?”


    Emil, stillposed, looked at Kristian with a faint smile.


    “What’s your connection to Elizabeth?”


    He let his gaze linger on Kristian, ignoring the eagerness in his eyes.


    “Are you her father? Or something else?”


    Kristian’s expression turned cold.


    “That’s irrelevant to our discussion.


    ”


    Emil’s smile widened.


    “Maybe, but my business is with Elizabeth.


    If you’re reluctant to share, it suggests ack of trust.


    Without trust, cooperation isn’t possible.


    ”


    Kristian’s irritation red, but he recalled Be’s n to leave everything to Ste and restrained himself.


    He rxed his shoulders and took a deep breath.


    “I’m Elizabeth’s biological father,” he stated, emphasizing each word.


    Kristian’s eyes were icy.


    “Now, tell me about your n.


    ”


    Emil remained skeptical.


    “Be announced recently that she’s Ste’s mother, making you Ste’s father.


    What do you want from me?”


    He tapped his fingers on the table, maintaining his calm gaze on Kristian.


    Emil had intended to leverage Elizabeth against Matthew.


    The idea that Ste’s father would help take down his son-inw puzzled Emil.


    Kristian pondered his response carefully.


    He couldn’t reveal he wasn’t Ste’s father but needed Emil to eliminate the troublesome Matthew.


    After a moment, Kristian admitted, “I’m dissatisfied with Matthew.


    My daughter deserves better, but Seamarsh is controlled by the rk family,plicating matters.


    ”


    Emil raised an eyebrow.


    “What exactly makes Matthew unsuitable as your son-inw?” he pressed.


    Kristian sneered.


    “You might think he’s good, but I don’t see it that way.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights.


    There are many better men in Dorburn.


    ”


    Seeing Emil deep in thought, Kristian added, “Trust is essential for cooperation.


    It seems you don’t trust me.


    If that’s the case, we shouldn’t continue.


    ”


    He made a move to stand.


    “Hold on,” Emil said, stopping him.


    An hourter, Kristian and Emil left the room separately.


    Emil stood by the door, deep in thought as he watched Kristian walk away.


    After a while, he smiled and was about to leave when he heard someone call, “Dad.


    ”


    Emil frowned upon seeing Emery and asked, “What are you doing here?”