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

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.

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

of the weapons bureau, nor had many others with high status. His

Murray nodded. "That's right."

secretary quickly averted his eyes, not wanting to stare. "Should

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

anyone, approaching him now would just

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

bent down and settled into the

at the distant

car soon glided

were clear of the central tower, Murray,

phone and

plans not going as

through the email's details

"Make

handle Asa's request

front seat heard the

mirror. "Of course, sir. You can count on

the secretary's skills, so he just nodded and closed his