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 guard. "Why do

"Just curious," Alaric said.

on extra tasks. Even helps out Silas. Other employees think highly of him." Alaric thought, 'Everyone likes Tommy? But

Alaric's shoulder. "Take 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 online hate

to admit, aside from the construction site mess, the

Stellan's name, Alaric

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

computer, and left the office. Passing by Tommy's office, he saw the guy still grinding away.

Knight." Tommy jumped up. "Just finishing this document,

glanced around.

early for some personal stuff. He's swamped, so I'm helping him

motivated," Alaric said, stepping into the elevator. Maybe he was overthinking things. Having

driveway, Stellan came out to greet him,

and walked into the

back, you should eat

here, let's dig in," Stellan said, helping him

dinner, Stellan kept piling food onto his

need to fuss over me. Eat

Stellan nodded and

during the meal. Alaric avoided company talk, and Stellan didn't pry, not wanting to

this mess. I can't

have to. Just rest

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