Curtis had always been the kind to undertake clandestine operations, seldom engaging in social events like this one.
The boss thought he had just returned from Greenfield and knew a thing or two about this man from Greenfield. Now, seeing Curtis keep silent, the boss was getting a bit miffed.
After all, Fitch's investment had the potential to reshape the entire landscape of Zion City. If Fitch decided to pull his funds due to dissatisfaction with someone, it was a loss no one could afford.
Fitch sat at the center of the table, untouched by the gaze of others.
Four years had passed, and he seemed even more distant, an icy aura surrounding him that kept people at bay.
The atmosphere, initially warm, turned frigid with his presence, and the chatter died down.
The boss, eager to keep things flowing, fished for a topic.
"Mr. Haskins, I hear your little one's about to start preschool. Planning on settling down in Zion City for the next few years?" he ventured tentatively, fearful of ruffling Fitch's feathers.
Fitch didn't look at anyone as he acknowledged with a non-committal grunt and stood up. His assistant hastily informed the others.
"Apologies, folks, but the boss has another engagement tonight and must be going."
The boss's nerves kicked into overdrive, and the group scurried to see their guest out.
In the midst of this, Curtis' phone rang with a call from Zoey. Without muting, the ringtone captured everyone's attention.
Curtis stepped aside and answered.
"Zoey, what's up?"
At the mention of 'Zoey,' Fitch paused mid-stride, turning his head towards Curtis.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja)
Author, would you story about Ryan settling down and another story on Eric regaining his body and memories back from Patrick, and Eric also settling down as I find it so disheartening for him to have gone through what he went through at the research institute, and I'll like for him to get his "golden boy" life back though, not at the detriment of Ian....
When will the author update to finish Beck's story? What about Dylan and Tyler's love lives? Also, I'll like the author to write on Wilma and Elvis ending up together as she was quite persistent in pursuing him. And Shawn's story, Cornelia Sullivan and Omar Casson. Also, a little write-up on Jeff (Ian's assistant) love life, too. Thanks, author for updating....
When will get update?...
What is wrong that the author has not updated this novel in over a month or is there somewhere else that I can continue reading the novel from chapter 1951 upwards? Do tell, please. Thanks....
Is everything alright with writer?...
Author, why are there no updates after almost 2 weeks? What's going on with the updates,Author? Do update soon....
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Playing too much with my emotions. It’s been 9 days and no updates. What is going on with Fitch and Zoey?...
Is author playing with our emotions?...