Starry leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping lightly against the desk as the virtual meeting ended. His associates had all logged off, leaving only the quiet hum of his office. He rolled his shoulders, pushing his laptop aside.
He had spent the last hour in discussions with business partners from different regions. The meeting had gone as expected—some agreements, some negotiations, and some unnecessary delays from a few people who thought they could outsmart him. But nothing had been out of his control.
With a sigh, he looked toward Helen, his secretary, who was waiting for further instructions.
"Where’s Chloe?" he asked, his tone casual but firm.
Helen checked her tablet before replying. "She’s with the managers, sir."
Starry’s expression shifted slightly. "The managers?"
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