Adrian and Lopez exchanged glances before returning their focus to Jordan.

“You once fooled me into thinking she was going to have a child, but obviously, that was a sweet lie,” Jordan added.

“I never said she was,” Adrian argued.

“You made me believe so.”

Adrian threw his hands in the air in protest, but Jordan continued.

“But that is not the issue here. The West family needs an heir, someone to carry on the name and the business. That is the issue.”

“You must be kidding. Because if you're not, this won't be a topic of discussion. The last time I was here, you almost had my head because...