Chapter: 60

The Briggs Group ranked last on Richie's list of desired business partners—they were impossibly difficult!

Kristian fell silent, taken aback. He hadn't anticipated this complication, as Alerith's business dealings were managed externally. "Then devise another pretext for the meeting," he directed.

"Yes, sir," Richie agreed, though reluctance still tinged his voice.

Meanwhile, Freya remained blissfully unaware that Kristian planned to meet her father.

At nine that evening, Ethel finally stirred from unconsciousness.