Chapter 156

I nodded and continued gathering information on every key figure in Excel Group, organizing it into a document. I was so focused that I didn't even realize night had fallen. Footsteps sounded from outside. At first, I assumed it was just security making their routine rounds, so I paid no attention. But the footsteps grew closer and finally stopped right in front of my desk, blocking the light from my computer. I looked up abruptly only to see Alex standing there. My brain lagged for a moment. "Are you here to check on me, Mr. Hastings?" "Do you even know what time it is?" He frowned. "Why are you still here?" "These documents don't include any information on Excel Group's key personnel. I wanted to put something together so that we could tackle them one by one during negotiations." I gestured forward like I was charging into battle. "Go home." Without another word, he switched off the office lights and shut down my computer. "Hey, hey, hey!" I jumped up in alarm. "I didn't save