Chapter: 1294

As he ended the call, the elevator doors slid open, ushering him onto the floor of the CEO's office.

Jonathan pushed open the door and stepped inside.

The office was as immaculate as it had been the day he left Odonset months ago, untouched by time.

"Mr. Bates, what brought you back so suddenly this time?" Brody's curiosity got the better of him, his tone respectful yet intrigued.

With Nikolas dispatched to attend the seminar, it was clear that Jonathan's return was on the distant horizon.