The phone rang several times before Ryan Carter finally picked up.
The moment Ryan heard that Stella was already back in Northwood, he was stunned. "How did Ethan Reid agree to let you go?"
That didn't sound right.
As expected, Stella replied, "Of course he would never let me go. He only came here on business and brought me along. I don't know what he's planning."
Then she quickly asked, "Where is James? How is he?"
A fever in a young child was common, but it was never something to brush off, especially for a child like James. He had been frail since he was little, and even a minor illness could turn serious.
"His fever has gone down. He's right beside me," Ryan said. "I brought him to the company. The little guy refused to go home and insisted on staying with me."
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