Chapter 189

At Qranross Hotel, Zidane stood at the entrance early and waited. When he saw Charlene and Daniel step out of the car, a smile appeared on his face. "Sorry about yesterday, Charlene." Zidane stepped forward with his arms open as if to give Charlene a hug. Charlene took a step back and extended her hand instead. "Since we're here for business, it's normal that we compete over deals. But since you've decided to establish yourself in Qranross, you can always ask me if you ever need help." Zidane's expression remained unchanged as he smiled. "You always know me best!" Then, he turned to look at Daniel. Their eyes met, and Daniel's gaze was calm, perhaps overwhelmingly so. A faint tremor ran through Zidane's heart. Truth be told, very few people could remain so unaffected under the scrutiny of his heterochromatic eyes. "A pleasure to meet you, Mr. Ashcroft!" Zidane extended his hand. Daniel did not shy away and shook it. Then, he smiled. Zidane began exerting force and seemed to use