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Chapter 86: Three Months Later
The weeks passed quietly.The complications surrounding Whitmore Hospitality's expansion project were eventually resolved.Following a review of the financing documents, Alexander Whitmore's team successfully negotiated revised funding conditions with their overseas investment partner. The construction payment schedule was adjusted, and the missing risk assessment was traced to a documentation error.The expansion was back on track.Alexander personally thanked Zevian for his earlier observations, which had helped the company identify the underlying problem before committing to unnecessary borrowing.And just like that, Zevian returned to what he considered his ordinary life.University.Research.Friends.And martial arts training.Of course, his definition of ordinary had become rather questionable....Three months later.Ironwood Martial Hall."Brother."Zevian Rook looked up."What?""I've changed."Miles Boone stood before him.Hands on his hips.Chest raised.Expression unusual
Chapter 85: The Ride Home
Elara started the engine.Her cheeks were still warm.Beside her, Zevian Rook fastened his seat belt.He glanced toward the entrance.Catherine Whitmore was still standing there, smiling.Zevian raised a hand.Catherine waved back.Elara immediately shifted into drive."Mom, seriously..."Zevian turned toward her."What did she say?""Nothing.""Interesting.""Zev.""Hm?""Don't."He smiled."Didn't say anything.""Your face did."Zevian laughed.Elara sighed.She was beginning to regret introducing him to her mother.Not because they disliked each other.Quite the opposite.That was the problem....The car left the Whitmore residence.For several minutes, they drove through the quiet residential district.Elara concentrated on the road.Zevian watched the passing houses.Then spoke."Your grandfather's funny."Elara glanced toward him."Grandpa?""Yeah."She smiled."He's usually more serious.""Really?""Especially when discussing business."Zevian considered it."He laughed a lot
Chapter 84: The Man She Chose
"Grandpa invited you."Elara Whitmore looked directly at Adrian Laurent."I invited Zevian."Adrian fell silent.For several seconds, he simply stared at her.Then he laughed awkwardly."Elara, surely you understand what I mean.""I understand perfectly.""Then why are you defending him?"Elara raised an eyebrow."Because you're insulting my friend.""I'm not insulting him.""You just questioned whether he belongs around my family."Adrian opened his mouth.Then closed it.Elara continued."My father wanted to meet Zevian because he was impressed by his work. I invited him because I wanted him here."Adrian's expression tightened."And you think that's normal?""Why wouldn't it be?""Elara.""What?""He's an ordinary university student."She stared."So am I.""That's different.""How?"Adrian hesitated.Then sighed."You know what I mean."Elara smiled faintly."Unfortunately, I do."...Adrian looked through the glass doors.Inside, Zevian was speaking with Alexander.Catherine occa
Chapter 83: The Report That Never Existed
"Are you telling me that nobody can locate the report?"Alexander Whitmore's voice remained calm.But everyone at the table noticed the change.On the other end of the call, Martin hesitated."Mr. Whitmore, we're checking our archives.""Your recommendation references a specific risk assessment.""Yes, sir.""Who prepared it?"Another pause."I'll need to confirm that."Alexander looked toward the document."Then confirm it.""Of course.""And Martin?""Yes, sir?""Do not authorize any additional financing arrangements until I've reviewed the supporting analysis.""Understood."Alexander ended the call....Theodore Whitmore leaned forward."Alexander.""Hm?""How serious?""Too early to say."Alexander placed his phone on the table."But I don't like missing documents."Vincent Laurent nodded."Especially when they're used to justify contractual changes."Adrian immediately spoke."Perhaps it's simply an administrative oversight."Alexander looked at him."Possibly."Adrian smiled."
Chapter 82: The Missing Clause
"Can I see the investor's original term sheet?"Alexander Whitmore looked at Zevian."The original?""Yes, sir."Alexander considered it.Then nodded."Of course."He opened another folder on his tablet.Adrian Laurent leaned forward."Why the original? We already have the finalized agreement."Zevian smiled."That's what I want to compare.""Compare what?""The conditions."Adrian frowned."Those are already in the agreement.""Exactly."Alexander found the document."Here."He turned the tablet toward Zevian.The original term sheet was dated several months before the final financing agreement.Zevian began reading.Quietly.Elara watched him.She recognized that expression.The same focused look he'd worn during their Grand Veycrest project.Whenever Zevian became genuinely interested in a problem, he tended to forget everything else around him.Including, apparently, the increasingly irritated young man sitting across from him....Adrian crossed his arms."Mr. Whitmore, with resp
Chapter 81: The Expansion Problem
"Just make sure you understand it first."Adrian Laurent's smile froze.For a moment, nobody spoke.Then Theodore Whitmore chuckled."Well said!"Adrian quickly recovered."Of course."He smiled."I wouldn't offer advice on something I didn't understand."Zevian nodded."Good."Elara lowered her head.Her shoulders trembled.Catherine noticed."Elara?""Nothing, Mom.""Are you laughing?""No."Zevian glanced toward her."Your face says something."Elara nearly choked.Alexander shook his head, smiling."Alright, gentlemen. Let's finish lunch first."...Twenty minutes later.Alexander's study.The room was spacious, with bookshelves along one wall and a large desk facing the windows.A conference table occupied the center.Alexander placed several folders on it."Thank you for taking an interest."Adrian smiled."My pleasure, Mr. Whitmore."Zevian sat beside Elara.Theodore joined them, followed by Vincent.Catherine and Isabelle remained in the sitting room.Alexander opened the firs
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