Chapter 226

"Let's just leave it for now. Save it for later," Samuel said, closing his eyes to rest. He hadn't been sleeping well lately. The sunlight outside created shadows, and he looked even paler after his time in the hospital. He looked weak, having just finished a drip, and lacked his usual vigor. His hands bore the marks of needles. As they neared their destination, Brody asked, "At this hour, Mr. Hasting, are you really going to meet with those people?" "I have to. If I don't, I might as well be dead." "Mr. Hasting, it's bad luck to curse yourself." Samuel scoffed, "So, you do care about me after all." "I'm just thinking about you as my boss. If something happens to you, I'll be out of a job and stuck looking for a new one. That's a hassle." "You can shut up now." Samuel pinched his temples, feeling a headache coming on. Brody hesitated before continuing, "All those senior executives are here. The atmosphere is tense. With all the recent upheaval, everyone's on edge, fearing the