Chapter 425

Lexi's expression darkened instantly at the blunt remark. Her eyes turned icy as she glared at the staff member from Lamari Group. "What exactly do you mean by that?" she demanded. The female assistant replied impassively, "I meant nothing by it. It's just that President Morris is extremely busy. Without a prior appointment, you'll simply have to wait." Lexi let out a cold laugh. "I've never needed an appointment to see Stefan. Just tell him my name, and that's enough." The assistant remained unruffled. "I'm sorry, but we must follow protocol. Please come back next time with an appointment. Thank you." In truth, she had already reported her name. If this woman were truly someone known to President Morris or President Stone, they would have recognized her immediately. But the dismissive tone in President Stone's response made it clear that this "Miss Lexi Kendrick" was of no importance. Still, to avoid causing trouble for President Morris, she simply insisted on following procedure. No