The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2076

“The CFO has provided their assessment of the collaboration with M State,” said the assistant, gesturing towards a document on the left. “That file contains their detailed analysis.”

“Alright, take a breather, guys. I’ll dive into this report.”

Mr. Balfour nodded to his team, and they visibly relaxed.

“Our boss is great in every way. But man, he’s a total workaholic.”

“True. Everyone’s human, right? Even the best of us zone out when we’re overworked.”

“But seeing Mr. Balfour space out? That’s a rare sight.”

Back in the day when Balfour first took over the company, he could pull three all-nighters in a row and still be the sharpest mind in the meetings the next day. The veteran employees respected him through and through.

“Time spares no one…”

If even young Balfour couldn’t burn the midnight oil anymore, what hope was there for the rest of them?

the meeting was over, Balfour let out a sigh of relief. Throughout

feeling his phone

after the meeting, his

what’s on the

and then a quick stop at Mr. Lee’s birthday bash at

meeting with Mr. Weeks back half an hour. I need to step out for a bit, I’ll be back before two.”

initial surprise quickly gave way to action as he nodded

and Quinton promptly

keys.

hurry, coat unbuttoned as

as he watched Balfour’s retreating

glanced at her phone for a moment before diving back into her

had darkened when

Cedric showed up on set so quickly. Someone

up at Ivy, who was blissfully unaware of the pitfall

saying, ‘Ignorance is bliss.”