Chapter 1672

In a rush, Quintin arrived at the Shaws’ house.

Mekhi, engrossed in business matters in the study, had the butler guide Quintin to the reception room.

An hour passed, and Quintin’s anxiety grew palpable.

Beads of sweat formed on his forehead as he repeatedly glanced at his wristwatch.

The time approached eleven, yet Mekhi had not made an appearance.

The Hudson Group’s fate hung in the balance if the Simmons Group decided to act.

“Sir, I implore you to remind him again.

My case is exceedingly urgent!” Quintin beseeched the butler earnestly.

The butler had already reminded Mekhi five or six times, but since Mekhi’s return the night before, his temper had been foul.

A few more prompts from the butler, and he would surely get himself in trouble.

Timidly, the butler bowed and reassured Quintin.

“Please wait a moment.

Mr.

you shortly, once he

a situation where he had no

another half-hour dragged on

precisely half-past eleven, Mekhi descended

business

a rare occasion where Mekhi didn’t wear

shirt and trousers, he appeared more

inquire about the purpose

Hudson?

to speak with

at his wristwatch

he skipped pleasantries and got straight

“Mr.

I’ve come to a

wish to cancel the engagement between

countenance turned dark, and he sounded

“Cancel the engagement?”

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