Chappter 56

Alex POV:

I finished my meal, the flavors lingering on my palate as I left the villa. The Lexus purred to life, its leather seats enveloping me in comfort as we glided away from the compound. Hours passed, the scenery outside a blur, until we arrived at Grande's Groups Two. I stepped out of the Lexus, its door closing with a soft thud, and entered the building.

The conference meeting was already underway, the air thick with anticipation. I entered my office, the secretary's smile a brief flash of warmth. "Good morning, sir. They're waiting for you in the conference room," she said, her voice crisp.

I nodded, my tone detached. "Okay."

The conference room buzzed with conversation, the managers' faces a sea of expectation. I began the meeting, my voice calm and authoritative. Hours passed, strategies discussed, and agreements reached. "We'll use Mr. Frank's strategies, as agreed. Meeting adjourned."