Chapter 1708

Not long after, the secretary came back.

"Count, James wasn't anywhere to be found."

"Nowhere?" Murray's cigar, unlit, snapped under the pressure of his fingers.

The secretary lowered his head. "Yes, I didn't even catch a glimpse of James's assistant."

Murray sat there, his expression a puzzle. After a moment, he tossed the broken cigar aside. "James is always a wildcard, even ignoring calls from the royal family. Not surprising he wouldn't see me."

If James wouldn't see Murray, he definitely wasn't going to see Carter.

"So, what do we do now?" the secretary asked, carefully watching Murray.

Murray got up, clearly done with waiting for the trade meeting to wrap up. With a cool demeanor, he headed for the door.

The secretary quickly followed suit.

They made their way to the first floor in no time, and as they stepped out of the lobby, the driver already had the car ready.

The secretary opened the car door, and just as Murray was about to get in, he caught sight of a group coming out from a nearby entrance. He paused instinctively.

their presence as commanding and crisp as a snow-capped peak. Even royalty might fall short of their charisma. The secretary followed the Count's line of sight. "That

bureau, nor had many others with high status. His guess came from recognizing

Murray nodded. "That's right."

his eyes, not wanting to

the girl he'd seen earlier in the exclusive suite. After a brief pause, he

to meet anyone, approaching

Ine

Murray instructed after a moment's reflection. After all, who doesn't appreciate a thoughtful gift?

down and settled into the

secretary closed the door, gave a quick glance at the distant group, then got into the passenger seat

soon glided away

were clear of the central tower, Murray, eyes shut,

phone and forwarded Asa's email to

going as hoped, he

through the email's details

"Make

you handle Asa's request quickly,"

secretary in the front seat heard

mirror. "Of course, sir.

so he just nodded and closed his

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