Chapter 247

Tyler closed the document. "We’re family. You don’t have to be so courteous,” he said flatly. Michael sounded moved. "Are you free today? I'd really like to come over." "I'm a bit busy right now. Let's catch up another time, Mr. Michael." How would Michael dare to disagree with him? He replied, “I’m free whenever you are.” Tyler responded briefly before ending the call and handing the phone to Linda. “When is the bidding happening this time?” "Tomorrow. That's why Michael was calling," Linda informed him. Tyler was quiet for a moment, then asked, "Did we get Averie Co's bid for this year?" "It's been sent to the branch office." Tyler didn't comment further. Later, as he walked through Pinnacle Group's office, even the senior managers and the company president, Miles Cooper, were there to meet him. Miles kept talking about the company's profits, giving him a tour and sharing their goals for the year. Tyler seldom visited, only doing an annual check-up. "Tomorrow's the