Chapter 227

The intense workload didn't make me feel tired. Instead, it gave me a sense of accomplishment. Plus, these three departments aligned with my area of expertise, so working and learning simultaneously deepened my understanding. As we strolled leisurely to The Food Assembly, both Alfie and I stopped in our tracks. This long queue… Was this The Food Assembly? A vein pulsed on my forehead as I felt a little crowded. "Mr. Wright." Alfie positioned himself protectively in front, ready to clear a path for me. I sighed and called Sullivan. A few minutes later, a disheveled figure rushed out of the store. Sullivan ran up to me and took a few deep breaths. "Xavier, you're here. You're early—I thought you'd come in the evening, so I didn't come out to collect you." "Collect me?" "Yeah, I wanted to show you my new ride—it's awesome!" Sullivan pointed to a shiny, eye-catching red electric scooter. "Right now, this is about the only vehicle that can weave through Walter Street without a p