Change of Plan

"I knew you are still alive, Theo!" Maya showed the happiness she couldn't show earlier. Theo was one of her rare friends after all. He was not her subordinate or business partner.

Theo fell silent for a moment, wondering if he should play along or not. Ultimately, there was no need to hide it anymore since the latter already knew about his identity.

"Yeah. Just don't be too loud since I don't want anyone to hear it."

"Okay, okay." Maya chuckled and took a step back. "To think you would come to my father instead of me… I don't know if I should feel hurt or not."

"You should have figured out the reason, no?"

"Yeah. It would be extremely suspicious if I gained someone like you not long after your death. On the other hand, the Star Group has been a big company for decades. It's normal for them to find someone like you."

"That's all." Theo shrugged.

"Still, how are you doing?"