Bound By A Broken Night novel Chapter 172

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Chapter 172

“Has the chairman of the Malakai Group arrived in the country?” Edward Shen asked, his brows drawn together as he stared at the television screen mounted on the wall.

The news channel was running continuous coverage of the arrival of the conglomerate’s executives. Clips of luxury convoys pulling into the airport flashed one after another, accompanied by commentators discussing the enormous impact the company’s visit could have on the country’s business landscape.

Red Knowles leaned back in his chair, arms folded across his chest as he watched the same footage with narrowed eyes.

“There’s still no report or footage of the chairman’s arrival,” he said, shaking his head slowly.

“If he’s coming, he’s probably arriving later. A man in his position doesn’t move according to anyone else’s schedule.”

Even Red couldn’t hide the curiosity in his tone. For someone who had spent decades navigating the ruthless world of business, the mystery surrounding the chairman of Malakai Group was intriguing.

The broadcast continued to roll.

Foreign delegates from various sectors–finance, technology, manufacturing–were already in the country. Their arrivals had been widely documented, reporters crowding the airport for interviews and snapshots.

Yet for the one man everyone wanted to see, there was nothing.

Vincent frowned deeper. “Strange. For someone leading a conglomerate that powerful, you’d expect at least a glimpse of him.”

Roel Danes, who had been lounging comfortably on the sofa nearby, let out a quiet chuckle.

“That’s exactly why you won’t see him,” he said casually, as though the information were nothing more than common knowledge.

The other three men immediately turned toward him, their attention sharpening.

Days before the convention, they had gathered with President Danes to finalize their plans, ensuring they had the right connections–and the right people–to make everything fall into place. Every move had been carefully calculated.

Roel remained completely at ease under their scrutiny. Reclining deeper into the sofa, he lifted the glass in his hand and lazily swirled the amber liquid inside, the faint clink of ice punctuating the brief silence.

Only after savoring the moment did he continue, his tone relaxed but laced with quiet confidence.

“An insider once told me the chairman almost never appears in public. Very few people have actually met him face to face.” He shrugged.

“Only those who hold the highest positions within the company are granted that privilege”

The room fell into a brief silence as the weight of that statement settled in.

Red’s eyes drifted back to the television, where reporters were still speculating about the mysterious leader of the multibillion conglomerate.

A man powerful enough to command a global empire… yet invisible to the public eye.

Red tapped a finger thoughtfully against the armrest.

“A ghost running a kingdom,” he muttered under his breath. And somehow, that made the man even more dangerous.

Vincent leaned forward in his chair, his fingers steepled as his eyes remained fixed on the screen displaying the news about Malakai Group’s arrival. His expression hardened with calculation before he finally turned to the man beside him.

“Could your connection inside Malakai arrange an introduction to the chairman, President Danes?” Vincent asked, his tone calm but carrying unmistakable urgency.

“Even a brief meeting would be enough.”

Roel Danes leaned back leisurely, a smug smile slowly stretching across his face as if the question itself amused him.

“He can arrange it,” Roel replied with casual confidence.

“He happens to be very close to one of the chairman’s most trusted executives. Getting an introduction won’t be difficult.”

Red Knowles‘ eyes gleamed with interest at that.

“It’s important that we position ourselves close to anyone connected to the chairman,” Red muttered thoughtfully, a faint but ominous smile curling on his lips.

“Influence rarely comes from approaching the throne directly. It begins with those who stand beside it.”

He clasped his hands behind his back as he slowly paced the room.

“If we build those connections now, the moment we finally meet the chairman… we won’t just be strangers seeking favor. We’ll already have his attention.”

Roel chuckled softly, clearly pleased with himself.

“I’ve already taken care of that, Mr. Knowles,” he said with visible pride.

“My connection within Malakai is stronger than anyone realizes.”

Arrogance radiated from him as he gestured toward the large screen where news coverage of Malakai Group’s grand arrival continued to play.

“You underestimate the reach of my network”

The gaze swept across the room, savoring the attention of the others before he continued.

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