Chapter 162

"Kolten," Liam said, his tone composed and detached, barely acknowledging the receptionist. His request seemed to take her aback, but she quickly regained her professional poise. "I apologize, do you have an appointment?"

Liam shook his head.

The receptionist mentally lumped him with the dreamers from small-time companies who sought an audience with Kolten, hoping for a partnership. She could not help but feel a touch of scorn, though her smile remained impeccable. "I'm sorry, sir! Mr. Reath is currently in a meeting. Without an appointment, I'm afraid he's unavailable to meet guests."

Liam's displeasure was evident as he frowned. Unfazed, he said, "If he's in a meeting, then please call him. Tell him Liam is here to see him."

end with the man before her. Anyone else might have snapped, calling security to escort the nuisance out. However, her

of dignity, with Calum right behind him, equally imposing. The two of them had an air about them that even the worldly receptionist could ignore, leaving her no choice but to ask

his request, she reached for the phone and dialed with a gentle touch. She spoke softly, "Hello, could you connect

a burly man in a suit barged in, his face set in a stern frown. He fixed the receptionist with a harsh stare. "What's the

is here to see Mr. Reath," she stammered, visibly

critical eye. He seemed to make up his mind about him quickly, then turned back to the receptionist with clear annoyance. "What happened to the rules? Did all your training fly out the window? You're escalating things without an appointment? Do you

I'm so sorry! It won't happen again, I swear! I'm begging you, please! I can't lose this

trivial mistake would spiral into a nightmare, threatening her livelihood. Her resentment towards Liam simmered. He was the catalyst for that mess. With her job on the line, panic set in. Images of her mother, ailing in the hospital, and her brother, whose tuition hung in the balance, flashed

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