The night swallowed miles beneath the wings as I raced toward Australia, determined to salvage these negotiations in person. Because Mr. Alexandre Hall was worried that if he were to pass away due to surgical complications, my power and position would be shaken. From childhood to adulthood, even after witnessing my abilities firsthand, he always had excessive concerns. It's truly irritating. I can only find ways to prove myself to him, dispel his worries, and make him obediently accept the surgery. To prevent anyone from interfering, apart from Leon and the three accompanying assistants, no one knew my itinerary. My phone barely had time to register the foreign network before Luzie's name blazed across the screen. Her voice hit me like a storm—fury and tears tangled in equal measure.

