Chapter 555

"Bruno, let Sonnely know I won't be joining him. We'll arrange a time for everyone to meet later instead." I kept my word. This simple decision seemed to ease Luciel's anxiety. He nodded and left without anyone stopping him this time. With the contract signed, the process was set into motion. I left the follow-up tasks to Charlie, who was far more familiar with handling international dealings than anyone else in the room. … As Luciel stepped out of the office, a pang of regret hit him. Six percent of the company shares were gone. That was a fifth of his net worth! However, he thought about the large sum of money Xavier had wired to his account earlier without even thinking twice. The ache in his chest miraculously eased. He thought that maybe they had landed themselves a remarkable ally. If Zanzobar's growth continued, the profits they would reap in the future would far outweigh the shares he had given up. Luciel came to terms with his decision. Even with Zanzobar on the rise, he