At around 3:00 am, Rainie gathered her things and left the hospital ward despite her still recovering body.
**
When his calls did not go through, Nash recalled the time difference and realized it was probably the middle of the night for Clint. Thinking that perhaps Clint was busy with something else, he decided not to disturb him any further and followed Theo into a limo. The interior of the limo resembled a small bar. The windows were practically sealed, and the inside was lit with ambient lighting. There was even a long cushioned seat and a variety of beverages.
Nash could not help but be impressed by Theo's luxurious taste, feeling dazzled by the setup. Theo then ordered his men to drive them to a hotel.
"Aren't we going to the company?" Nash asked, surprised.
Theo retrieved a glass. He also handed one to Nash and then let out a small burp, smiling mischievously. He leaned in close to Nash and whispered, "I didn't just bring you here for business.
"I've already informed the board members about your arrival. They know you're our honored guest. Let's put work aside for now and have a proper welcome party for you first."noveldrama
Nash did not argue and just looked at the cocktail in his hand. The deep blue drink, combined with the colorful ambient lights, was quite enticing. He placed the cocktail on Theo's round belly and spoke with a serious frown.
"I appreciate the gesture, but like I said, let's keep it quick. Skip the reception. I had something on the plane, so I'm not hungry."
"B-But this..." Theo understood Nash's point. Despite his intentions to treat someone he respected to something nice before getting down to business, he realized Nash was serious about keeping things efficient.
"I get your point. Getting to know those in charge will also help me assist you," Nash said, leaning back on the soft, comfortable seat as a wave of fatigue washed over him.
"But I'm quite tired now, so..."
Seeing Nash dozing off, Theo
understood what he was trying to say and turned to the driver and the assistant sitting in the front. "Find the best presidential suite near the company and book it now.
"But, boss, the shareholders' meeting... Everyone is already there," the driver replied hesitantly.
"Tell them we'll meet tomorrow. Have them go back for now!" Theo said firmly even though this left his subordinates in a tough spot.
With all the company's shareholders
and management waiting, it was challenging to ask them to leave
now. Phone in his hand, the
assistant hesitated, unsure of what
to do next.
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Theo understood the assistant's predicament and snatched the phone. He flipped through the contacts and said, "Alright, I'll handle this."
Although the assistant felt relieved,
Theo's disdainful tone made it clear that he had annoyed his boss. Realizing his mistake, the assistant quickly apologized, but Theo ignored him and dialed the branch o
manager's number.
On the other end of the line, the branch manager's voice came through, sounding a bit panicked. "Hello? Mr. Skye, when will you arrive? The shareholders are all here." Theo coldly replied, "Tell them we're not coming today. We'll meet tomorrow."
"Huh?" The branch manager was taken aback, unable to believe what he was hearing. Theo's words left him in disbelief, and the wrinkles on his aging face seemed to deepen. "You heard me, right? I'll be hanging up now," Theo said curtly.