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The Best Friend's Contract novel Chapter 88

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''With all due respect, Mr. Ashton, we would like your brother's cooperation in this. We've had several meetings for the past two weeks and it's a shame to not see him joining us,'' One of the board of directors say, leaving me to sigh deeply; knowing that Alain is actually nowhere in New York City which is indeed a shame.

I rest both of my palms on the desk as I bend forward, all attention on me. ''There are certain undiscussed matters. Don't get me wrong, Mr. Lee but I'm simply not my brother's babysitter and I certainly don't know his whereabouts,'' I reply before looking around the room to see them exchanging glances.

''He is still the company's chief financial officer, isn't he? It'd be good to see him play his role than being completely absent due to 'certain undiscussed matters' and please don't misunderstand me, Mr. Ashton—I simply want the best for this company as one of the board directors.'' He replies, looking directly at me as I clench my jaw before curving my lips into a small smile; listening to him. ''We still need to discuss the financial details,'' He adds.

I stand up still, showing off the perfect posture before shoving both of my hands in my slacks' pockets. ''For the time being . . . the financial details can be discussed with me,'' I respond.

''Will he be back anytime soon?'' Someone else asks, making me turn to look at him.

Deep down, I understand their concern about Alain's absence but ever since he found out about Mia's pregnancy, he kept his distance. Not even Harley knows where he is and it worries me more, knowing that he's actually nowhere to be found; Mia's matter may not be a big issue but Alain might even blame himself for what happened.

He cares a whole lot about Mia, more than I can even care for her. They're closer together, they keep each other's secrets and they definitely do not tell lie. I completely understand how this would affect him but at the same time, he's overreacting.

''Like I said . . . I'm not my brother's babysitter. If that's all, end of discussion.'' I answer before picking up my coat from my seat and make my way out of the meeting room with Flynn following behind me.

We both enter the elevator with my mind fully occupied about Alain, wanting to know of his whereabouts and even his wellbeing. Yet, he's an adult and he can surely take good care of himself but he's worrying others around him. Then again, he wouldn't leave for too long; he wouldn't be gone for more than two or three weeks top, he wouldn't want Ava to question about his disappearance.

''Call him again,'' I gesture towards Flynn.

Flynn lifts his phone up to his ear before sighing, ''Straight to voicemail, sir.'' He replies.

''For fuck's sake, Alain. Where the hell are you?'' I mutter under my breath, pinching the bridge of my nose as I lean my head back—feeling my head starting to hurt, the common kind of pain when I'm going through a lot of pressure or stress.

''Mr. Ashton, did you make a huge amount of payment recently? The bank called to confirm your withdrawal an hour ago under your name,'' He hesitates at first as I turn to look at him but he continues to speak, ''Just need to make sure because of the amount . . . incase you made any withdrawals while you were drunk,'' He adds.

My lips curve up into a smile before bursting out into soft chuckles, ''What makes you think I'd call the bank when I'm drunk, Flynn?'' I ask, raising an eyebrow.

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