The banquet had been underway for a while now, about to reach the climax. Joshua Hughes was supposed to go on stage to give a speech. Even though he wasn't fond of these formalities, everyone was there to support him today, so he had to say the necessary words, even if just perfunctorily. But he was nowhere to be found. Julian Carter wore a stern face, wondering what mess this was again. It was about to start, how were they going to handle this? He had always felt like punching someone, but today, the urge was especially strong.
In the vast Hughes Clan, there were no more than two places he could be. The most likely place would be his office. Slowly retreating from the luxurious venue, Julian headed towards the elevator. Eliza Bell stood far behind him, smiling like a charming and enchanting little fox. Offend the boss, and you'll be fired, especially if the boss is unsatisfied with his desires...
