Chapter 390 Why Do You Think He's Not That Simple?


Alaric wasn't buying that this was just some random accident; it was way too convenient.

"Man, I doubt the investigation's gonna dig up much; just a hunch," Alaric said.

Cormac chimed in, "Accident or not, Nexus Innovations is taking a hit. The official statement's getting trashed online, and some of those keyboard warriors even..." "Even what? Why'd you stop?" Alaric had skimmed the comments, but he got the gist.

Cormac went on, "Most folks are dragging Galatea through the mud, telling you to ditch her. These online trolls, man."

Alaric had seen those comments before; they were brutal.

"I think there's more to this public opinion mess. I've got Silas on it," Alaric said, noticing someone lurking by the office door. "Who's out there?" he barked. The door creaked open, and Tommy stepped in.

"Mr. Knight, Mr. Nash," Tommy said, handing over some documents. "I was just delivering these and heard you talking, so I waited outside."

So, he wasn't snooping on purpose?

Alaric said, "Next time, if you hear someone in my office, just leave. No need to hang around."

"Got it, Mr. Knight," Tommy replied.

"Leave the docs and get back to work," Alaric instructed.

Alaric turned to Cormac, "What do you think

caught off

"Just curious," Alaric said.

helps out Silas. Other

care of yourself first. Don't stress about the company. We've settled with the deceased's family, and they're willing to sign a letter of understanding. The

left, Alaric glanced at the documents Tommy had brought. He had to admit, aside from the

already 6:30 PM. Seeing Stellan's name, Alaric realized

served," Stellan said, knowing how stressed he'd been lately. She'd even cooked

and left the office. Passing

up. "Just finishing this

glanced around.

for some personal stuff. He's swamped,

he was overthinking things. Having

pulled into the driveway, Stellan came out to greet him, even opening the

around Stellan and walked into the

late. If I'm not back, you should eat first.

you. But now that you're here, let's dig in," Stellan said, helping

Stellan kept piling food onto

need to fuss over me. Eat

Stellan nodded and started eating

avoided company talk, and Stellan didn't pry, not wanting to stress him

responsibility for this mess. I can't just hide

don't have to. Just rest at home,"

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