Chapter 358: An assignment for the new assistant..

"An island?" Julian muttered to himself, eyes narrowing in thought.

After a moment, he sighed helplessly; it seemed there was no other option left for him than to purchase an island as a gift for his sister.

"Maxwell, who had been holding his breath, discreetly wiped the sweat gathering on his forehead and let out a silent sigh of relief. At least now they had a decision.

He stepped forward, took the laptop from Julian’s desk, and quickly pulled up a list. His fingers flew across the keys with practiced efficiency.

"Sir, Palm Bay Island has a private marina, a helipad, and also comes with three furnished villas," Maxwell explained, turning the screen toward Julian.

"Another sample?" Julian asked calmly, his expression unreadable.

With a few more clicks, another listing appeared.

"This is called Moonreef Shore," Maxwell continued. "It offers a stunning shoreline, private access to a coral reef, and is renowned for its breathtaking moonlit views."

One by one, Maxwell introduced several more islands, detailing each one’s potential for sightseeing, luxury living, or business development.

Julian finally made his choice. "Purchase the Palm Bay Island," he said with firm finality, turning to face Maxwell. "Prepare it before midnight."

Maxwell nodded as he left the study to prepare the gift.

~Allen Group~

Jessica lay on the couch in Davis’ office, a blanket draped over her while Davis sat at his desk working seriously.

She had intended to take a brief rest but had drifted into a deep sleep, and Davis didn’t want her disturbed.

He picked up the intercom and dialed out. It was picked after the first ring. "Come over to my office," he said and dropped the receiver back.

His eyes drifted back to the sleeping lady. He stood up and walked back to the couch.

He bent slightly and removed the few strands of hair covering her face.

tie it up, as she doesn’t like to have them

furrowed slightly as she readjusted her

have been stressed

air conditioner and adjusted it so she wouldn’t feel cold

his seat, there was a light tap on the

and it was Luke with Ethan

he retracted his gaze

He gestured to them to sit down. Luke stared at him

hesitated. The gesture surprised him. Since joining the company, Davis had

unreadably neutral. His behavior had been more mysterious than any of the

split personality, but then he is always warm towards a particular

a few roadmaps that

plans had really worked according to expectation. Recalling his

him aside and handed him to his

second day, he had ignored his greeting but had summoned him to tidy a load of files

while being questioned as though he was being interviewed, and this

unraveling in the opposite direction, he drew a

stepped forward to

offer him any seat nor did he spare him a glance, leaving Luke wondering why he was the only person he gestured to a

swirl with a mix of emotions as he questioned the reason why he

falling out of

about to be scolded?

being seated, he wouldn’t have to stand up

and brought out a manila file; Ethan had brought it in before. He handed it to Ethan. "Make a

the file and stepped out

work, treating Luke as an invisible being. Luke took a deep breath, his hands crossed over the other

with two files

him, Luke stretched his hand,

situation, and tender a report to me in four days. All details must

and slowly opened the file and blinked as his gaze fell on the heading. "The

Alpha Project. Some of the information of the participants has been attached; you can start working

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