CHAPTER 37

Ryan's POV

Father is about to go home when I enter his office without knocking. His secretary had already told me they were going out but I really can not let this wait till some other time.

I also have a lot to do back in the office which is why I decided to come here straight instead of going back to the office from my out-of-office meeting.

He steps back to allow me in, his gaze firmly fixed on mine.

Realizing that I haven't greeted him, I say slowly. "Good morning, Father."

"Why are you here?" He demands instead of replying to my greeting and offering me a seat.

I take a seat without his permission and without answering his question.

A lot of questions keep popping up in my head that I haven't found answers to. Apart from the fact that I want to do this for Valerie's sake, I am doing this because of the curiosity consuming my whole existence.

I want to know why. I want to know what is wrong.

"I asked why you are here, Ryan. I have a meeting in the next thirty minutes and I have to