Annika smiled and said, "Myra has talked a lot about what you've done for our Charlie. How could he not remember you? We won't let him forget your kindness."
"Alright, I'll go visit him one of these days! It's been quite a few days, and I miss him," I said.
We chatted for a bit more before ending the call.
Annika's words deeply affected me. Charlie had an ungrateful mom. Hopefully, the Reese family would raise him right and not let him turn out like his mother.
I contemplated how to bring up the matter of testifying with Arton. It was a real dilemma. Convincing a father to accuse the mother of his child might not be an easy task.
If not handled carefully, my intention of sending the child home to them might be misunderstood. I could be seen as having ulterior motives, and Arton might get entangled in the case, even though it was Matthew's crime.
This made my head ache. I couldn't let a situation involving Matthew jeopardize the warmth Charlie had just regained.
As I was lost in my thoughts, Eleanor called. I was sure it was about Surface Solutions's matter, so I quickly answered, "Eleanor!"
"Ms. Chloe, I've already contacted Surface Solutions. They want to meet you as soon as possible. Do you have time tonight?" Eleanor asked.
"You can schedule a meeting. I also want to get it done as soon as possible." I was well-prepared.
"Alright, I'll schedule the time and place. I'll inform you shortly."
"Okay." I hung up the phone.
Shortly after, she sent the time and location for the evening. It wasn't far from the office. She was meticulous in her work.
Thinking about meeting Surface Solutions tonight, I quickly grabbed the materials Eleanor had brought me in the morning. I looked through them and identified their weaknesses and shortcomings so that I could have solid reasons tonight. Knowing the enemy was crucial.
After that, I checked the time, planning to call Atlas to inform him about the evening engagement. Just as I was about to make the call, he beat me to it.
I answered with a smile, "It looks like we're in sync. I was just about to call you."
Atlas's voice came through. "I was just checking in. What are you up to?"
Just then, Carol walked in, heading straight to my office. I guessed she must have something important.
So, I quickly told Atlas, "I got to go. We'll talk about it when I get home tonight."
Then I ended the call and looked at Carol. She seemed helpless. "Mr. Jordan from Yorksen is requesting a meeting."
I was surprised. I didn't expect their response to be this quick, reaching my office so soon.
Seeing my momentary confusion, Carol said, "Should I turn them away?"
I pondered for a moment, shook my head, and said to her, "Let them in. We can't hurt the feelings of an old client."
After all, Yorksen had been our long-term partner, and a few small projects were designated for their products. Moreover, Jordan sought the meeting, and I couldn't burn all bridges.
Carol led two people, father and son, into my office.
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This story would be interesting if there weren't so many garbled paragraphs. Half sentences and missed paragraphs. It's too much, give us a proper story. I'm done reading...
Atlas literally took Chloe away from Ryan Ryan needs to go back and reinforce to be able to be head-on Caz that's the only place he's lacking...