Chapter 42 Crushing on Someone

After hanging up the phone, Nick dragged out a contact from his corner. The person was in the jewelry business, and although their company headquarters weren't in Barronburg City, they had a branch there. They had met at an outdoor rock climbing event. At that time, Nick had just returned to the Lum Group and was still a low-profile employee under Maurice's thumb. They had no business relationship; they just became friends because of their shared hobby. But later, Nick was too busy with his power struggle with Maurice and didn't have time for rock climbing anymore, so their contact dwindled. "Hey, Nick, you're actually contacting me proactively?" Derek answered Nick's call with a surprised laugh. Nick also chuckled and said, "Long time no see. Have you been rock climbing lately?" "Of course! Unlike some people who give up halfway," Derek teased. Nick apologized, feeling a bit guilty. "I just haven't had the time." Derek didn't blame him at all. Although they had