I Stopped Loving Him When He Let Me Bleed Out novel Chapter 447

Terrence stood in the doorway, still trying to catch his breath.

"Mr. Fletcher, Director Lockwood's secretary just called back. They're willing to meet. The tone was completely different this time. They said you can head over whenever it's convenient."

Finn was already on his feet. As he walked past Lance, he clapped him firmly on the shoulder.

"I'm heading out. Keep the shareholders calm. That's on you."

"Wait, what?" Lance spun around, horrified. "I'm supposed to be on vacation!"

Finn didn't even look back.

"I'll pay you double when I get back."

The door snapped shut behind him.

Director Lockwood didn't choose a government building for their meeting.

Finn's car turned down an old avenue where the branches of poplar trees spilled over the brick walls, casting dark, shifting shadows on the pavement.

The courtyard was modest, enclosed by gray bricks and topped with traditional tiles. The wooden door was weathered, but its brass rings had been polished to a shine.

Terrence walked ahead and pushed the door open.

The first person Finn saw wasn't Director Lockwood. It was Maeve Thorne.

She was dressed in an elegant, pale-blue modern tailored suit, exuding quiet authority.

At her feet laid a Golden Retriever with a shiny coat, resting its chin on the cobblestones.

Director Lockwood sat in a rattan chair across the courtyard, wearing a dark gray jacket. A steaming cup of tea rested on the table in front of him. Next to him sat a woman who appeared to be his wife.

Maeve held a syringe in her hand, calmly and methodically injecting medicine into the dog.

The Golden Retriever's tail thumped weakly against the weeds sprouting from the brick crevices.

Director Lockwood looked up and gave Finn a casual smile.

"You're here. Have a seat."

Finn sat down on a nearby stone stool.

The courtyard was incredibly quiet, the only sound the rustling of leaves in the breeze.

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