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.

choice but

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

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said casually. “And remember, the company’s got

turning the daylight hours nearly as dark as

awnings. Howard stepped outside, searching for a particular presence. Not finding

too sick to move! They’ve gone for an emergency call!“. The town mayor was visibly anxious.

me back! I need to get everyone back

With a steely look, Howard grabbed a rain poncho from inside and followed the town mayor, who led the way

was treacherous, and they passed several small landslides. After a grueling half–hour, they

Howard’s pupils contracted.

was thundering down the cliffside, and the ground beneath the

mayor shouted, “Run!

outrum nature’s fury? They were quickly caught in the mudslide,

tumbling down with the earth, pain

Without hesitation, Howard gripped her

barely open her eyes against the pelting

he painstakingly

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