The Double ( or More ?) Life of The Fake Heiress

Chapter 1233

David rubbed his temples as he processed the news, then said, "Reach out to the contact at the international branch tomorrow. Let's see if we can push back the delivery date."

"Yeah, that's about all we can do now," his assistant agreed, hesitating for a moment. "Hopefully, they won't give us too much trouble."

David gazed out the car window, his expression tense. He sighed, "Maybe."

Sensing the mood, the assistant wisely decided to keep quiet and focused on driving.

A bit later, David's phone buzzed in his pocket. After a brief conversation, he turned to his assistant and said, "Head back to the association."

The assistant nodded and quickly complied.

Within twenty minutes, David was back at the association's headquarters. Several vice presidents were already there, eager to discuss the raw materials issue.

David took his seat, speaking in a calm and steady tone, "I'll handle the negotiations with our partners about the delay. But someone needs to check on the inventory. Who can do it?"

Taking responsibility, especially with the deadline looming, could mean taking the fall if things

awkward pause, Presley raised his hand, "I'll

settled

part of this deal from the start. Now that there's an issue, it's my responsibility to sort it out,"

over and nodded, "Alright, it's in your hands, Presley.

get moving. I'll have my flight booked for tonight." Presley stood,

stood as well, giving a few more instructions before

Presley's not usually one to volunteer for a sticky situation," the assistant whispered to

narrowed his eyes slightly and replied, "He handled all the materials for today's

and nodded, "Yeah. Does that relate to why he took this

door, and said lightly, "It's unrelated. But Conrad's cheating in the assessment definitely ties back

The assistant suddenly understood.

out of

a crafty

The following day.