Chapter 228

“Once you’ve got something, I want to know immediately.”

“Sure, Mr. Chadwick.” Quentin hesitated, “Anything else you need?”

Howard raised his gaze, his eyes deep and unreadable, as he locked onto Quentin and said icily, “You know how I deal with betrayal, Quentin. You came highly recommended by Nathan, and the position of my executive assistant is crucial.”

It was a clear warming.

Quentin feit a chill run down his spine.

His tenure with Howard was brief. He had been up to some minor mischief behind the scenes, but nothing consequential, just petty stuff that wouldn’t dent the company’s interests.

“Mr. Chadwick, you can count on me. I won’t let you down, whatever you need.”

“Good.”

Despite his cold and distant demeanor, there were people Howard genuinely cared for.

He commanded, “Book the best catering from the nearest diner. I’m entrusting today’s meals for the volunteer medical team to you.” Quentin groaned internally. The nearest diner was a good two to three–hour round trip. The slippery roads in the rain could be treacherous.

But it was a test from Howard to vent his frustration with the Stellar Crescent Foundation reporters.

had no choice

away, Mr. Chadwick,” Quentin said, though the task was

གཽ ཐཱ འ༴ བཏྶ

more careful out there,” Howard said casually. “And remember, the company’s

left, thunder rumbled ominously, turning the daylight hours nearly

rain made it impossible to stay dry, even beneath the awnings. Howard stepped outside, searching for a particular presence. Not

They’ve gone for an emergency call!“. The town mayor was visibly anxious. “With this torrential downpour,

hold me back! I need to get everyone

from inside and followed the town mayor, who led the way up the mountain. “Watch

was treacherous, and they passed several small landslides. After

a glance, Howard’s pupils contracted.

the ground

town mayor shouted, “Run!

how could they outrum nature’s fury? They were quickly caught in the mudslide, desperately clinging to

down with the

gripped her hand. “Hold onto me!”

Gwendolyn could barely open her eyes against

he painstakingly hauled her up the incline.

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