Love Unspoken

"Very well, I'll make my way up," declared Walter, his voice echoing in the room as he exited.Quinn merely nodded in acknowledgment, his gaze following Walter until he disappeared around the corner leading to the elevators. Upon reaching the CEO's office, Walter knocked lightly on the door. Noticing it was slightly ajar, he gently pushed it open.Inside, he found Alexander lounging comfortably on the couch, flipping through some files."Alexander," Walter greeted, breaking the silence.

Lifting his gaze from the files, Alexander acknowledged Walter's presence with a simple, "Take a seat."With a subtle nod of understanding, Walter settled across from him. "What's the urgency of this late-night summons, Alexander?" he inquired.In response, Alexander casually tossed the file he was holding in Walter's direction.

"You're aware of the issue with restrictions concerning our freight company?""I am," Walter confirmed, "I thought that was already resolved?""It was," Alexander admitted, "but there are still some lingering questions.""Which are?" Without a word, Alexander lit up a cigarette, leaned back on the couch, and gazed at Walter with an indifferent expression. "That company that targeted ours, you've had dealings with them before. How much do you know about them?" After a moment of thoughtful silence, Walter finally responded, "We've collaborated with numerous companies. Could you specify which one you're referring to?""TOPSUN."Walter paused briefly before recognition dawned on him. "Ah, them."

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twitched slightly at this, but he remained silent, patiently waiting for Walter to continue. Picking up the file from the table, Walter began flipping through it as he spoke. "I've interacted with them twice. The first collaboration was satisfactory, but during the second, they started cutting corners.""They proposed a long-term deal with us, and I kept pushing for a better offer. Eventually, they grew frustrated, turned hostile, and backed out. Could this be related to our

remained silent, his gaze fixed on Walter. The smoke from his cigarette wafted between them, creating a thin

the last puff from his cigarette, Alexander leaned forward to stub it out in the ashtray. "Perhaps," he responded ambiguously."Is this the reason you summoned me, Alexander?""Partially, but not entirely.""There's

his wedding to Freya."Walter, you've been with the company for a considerable time, always diligent and meticulous in your work. But remember, as crucial as work is, it's equally important to balance it with life. Don't neglect your family because of it."The remark seemed to show concern for Walter, but upon deeper reflection, it could be interpreted as a gentle admonition to pay more attention to Freya. Or, delving even deeper, it hinted

Yet, he dedicated himself entirely to it, never faltering in his duties. He behaved as if the company was his own, raising suspicions about his true intentions. Walter's smile faltered for a brief second, but it was just that a second. "Thanks for the advice, Alexander. I've been so eager to prove my worth to the Kennedys that I might've overlooked Freya and the others. My apologies.""It's understandable, but be careful not to push

work than I do regularly. If anyone's pushing too hard, it's you, not me."Alexander let out a laugh at this. "Then let's declare tonight a work-free zone. There's a social gathering later. Why don't you join me?""Is it a networking event? I can manage that. But Quinn's waiting for you downstairs. You should probably head home early with the