Alexander did not linger on Lian’s matter any longer. Whatever explanation or follow-up that was waiting could be pushed aside for another time, because his mind was already occupied with business and the next steps he needed to take for the company. He stepped out of the office with firm strides, his thoughts still structured and controlled, until a car suddenly pulled up beside him and disrupted his rhythm.
The driver’s door opened quickly, and the secretary stepped out with an urgency that immediately made Alexander pause. There was something unusual in his expression, something tightly restrained as though he had been ordered not to say too much, yet also unable to pretend everything was normal.
“There is a situation that requires your immediate attention,” the secretary said, his vo
