Chapter 820 Awareness

After finalizing the deal with Leonard, he left swiftly, promising to show us his commitment the very next day. Back at the office, I found Ford lounging outside my door, chatting amicably with the secretaries. "Yeah, it's true. I'm proud to have such a capable future sister-in-law. "Oh, so Ms. Surrey is from Erewhon? Wait, her parents aren't Erewhonian? Just citizens, then? "She and Astrid went to university together? Funny, I don't think I've ever heard her name before." On the surface, it was harmless small talk, but it was clear he was fishing for information. When I walked up, he greeted me without an ounce of guilt, flashing his usual friendly smile. "Ms. Surrey, I brought up a few contracts from sales that need your signature. Figured I'd save the trip for the secretaries." I nodded and gestured for him to follow me into the office. The documents did require my approval, but it was odd for a general manager to deliver them himself. As I reviewed the contracts, I offe