The words had barely left Nigel''s mouth when he met Alexander''s sharp gaze. A chill ran down his spine, and he quickly lowered his head, avoiding Alexander''s stare.


    "Since when do you get to make decisions for me?" Alexander asked lightly. "Want to switch seats? You can take my position instead."


    Nigel immediately ducked his head even further, his voice trembling. "I''m sorry, Mr. Kinsey. I overstepped."


    Alexander said nothing more, but the heavy pressure in the air made Nigel feel like he was sitting on needles. He quickly pulled out his phone and booked a flight.


    Ten minutester, he reported, "Mr. Kinsey, I booked you a flight for tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. It''s the earliest one avable."


    "Okay." Alexander gave azy response and said no more.


    Knowing he had spoken out of turn earlier, Nigel didn''t dare make another sound.


    He shrank back in his seat, hoping to make himself invisible.


    ...


    Damon handed over a signed contract to Drake in Prospectus Technology''s CEO office with a smile. "Mr. Mummery, I look forward to working together."


    Drake smiled back. "Likewise."


    After leaving Prospectus Technology, Drake got into his car and immediately made a phone call. "It''s done. I signed the contract with Prospectus Technology. What''s next?"


    "Nothing else. Just return to Meristate as soon as possible. We don''t want Emerald getting suspicious," the person on the line said.


    "Understood."


    After hanging up, Drake sneered.


    If Alexander and Emerald refused to give him opportunities, he''d simply switch sides.


    After all, the Nixons might seem stable on the surface, but beneath it, turmoil brewed. He couldn''t afford to bet everything on just one person.


    Putting away the contract, he turned to his secretary. "Book me a flight back to Meristate."


    Once he returned, he''d find an opportunity to pay N a visit.


    The next evening, Alexandernded in Saintornia and headed straight to Prospectus Technology.


    Damon met with him, but his attitude was as cold as ever. "Mr. Kinsey, as I already said over the phone, Prospectus Technology doesn''t need your help. Please leave."


    Alexander stepped forward, blocking his path. His voice was firm. "Mr. Sumner, this isn''t the time to be stubborn. If Prospectus Technology goes under, you''ll lose yourst chance to be with N."


    Damon turned to look at him, his eyes freezing over. "Mr. Kinsey, what right do you have to bring up N? If you hadn''t gone looking for her, Emerald wouldn''t have followed, and N wouldn''t have left me and Buddy.


    "As for Emerald-does she really think she can do whatever she wants just because she''s keeping N in Meristate? One day, I will bring N back."


    "Mr. Sumner, I know you resent me and my aunt, but right now, the priority is saving Prospectus Technology," Alexander urged.


    "You don''t need to worry about that. Prospectus Technology won''t go bankrupt, and we definitely don''t need your fake kindness. I see the Kinseys for what they really are. N never should have changed herst name to it," Damon retorted.


    Without sparing Alexander another nce, he brushed past him and left.


    Alexander wanted to chase after him and talk things through, but Spencer stepped forward, blocking his way. "Mr. Kinsey, please leave."